Jian’s Handcraft · Archived Work

Gilded Blossom

Handcrafted 3.4 in. Kingfisher Feather Art Imitation Enamel Earrings

Archived Artisan Piece — Not Currently Available

Ms. Jian is currently on maternity leave, so new orders for this handcrafted work are paused until further notice. A return date has not been confirmed.

Maker
Jian’s Handcraft (簡手作)
Category
Oriental Earrings
Status
Archive only · Not for sale

The Work

About this archived piece

 

Gilded Blossom imitated the shape of Long Life Lock (”长命锁“), made out of cold enamel. Long Life Lock is a symbol for longevity in Chinese culture. The stunning gold-orange enamel work pays homage to the imperial Tian-tsui("点翠“) technique, historically created with kingfisher feathers, creating a mesmerizing color that catches every light. attached to it with abundance of freshwater pearls, symboling a wish of wealth.