Antique Qing Dynasty 4 1/4" Tian-Tsui Hair Pin - 200621-E holidays Hand-crafted sterling silver settings

Hand-crafted sterling silver settings

continued to flourish in Russia up to the 17th century

24k gold over brass base

a glittering blue topaz is adorned with a turban of garnet and cultured pearls set in 24k gold over sterling silver

Antique Qing Dynasty 4 1/4" Tian-Tsui Hair Pin - 200621-E holidays Hand-crafted sterling silver settingsKnown as to the Chinese, Tian Tsui translates to "dotting with kingfishers". Its a traditional practice in which tiny kingfisher feathers were cut to size and incorporated into sterling silver and silver gilt jewelry to create a dazzling fluorescent blue finish. The technique was lost with the Chinese cultural revolution in the 1940's. Hair pin featuring flowers, center bead is missing. About 4 1 4" tall. The piece listed here is a one of a kind