Antique Qing Dynasty Tian-Tsui (點翠) Hair Pin - Extra Large - 1023 pins lazy summer days

lazy summer days

-Laurel BurchA shooting star decorates this loud but surprisingly lightweight pair of dangling earrings

A genuine ruby in a golden heart-shaped setting

hinged backs

egg-shaped earrings

Antique Qing Dynasty Tian-Tsui (點翠) Hair Pin - Extra Large - 1023 pins lazy summer daysKnown 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. These are hair pins made by hand in the early 20th century approximately 1910's and 1920's. Each is individual and