Antique Qing Dynasty 4 1/4" Tian-Tsui Hair Pin - 200621-E holidays Qingming (tomb sweeping day) is

Qingming (tomb sweeping day) is a Chinese holiday dedicated to the memory of lost loved ones

A cabochon malachite gemstone is framed in 24k gold over sterling silver filigree snowflake setting

Hand-crafted sterling silver settings

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

with a faceted peridot stone

Antique Qing Dynasty 4 1/4" Tian-Tsui Hair Pin - 200621-E holidays Qingming (tomb sweeping day) isKnown 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