{"product_id":"empress-peony-brooch","title":"Empress Peony Brooch","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2885\/5298\/files\/Tang_Heritage_Chinese_Heritage_Brooch_Collection_Product_Description_Premium_Gift_Packaging.png?v=1778653184\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThere is a reason the peony has been called the King of Flowers in China for more than a thousand years. Not queen. King. Because the peony does not bloom quietly or ask permission to take up space. It opens fully, layer upon layer, until there is nothing left to hold back. The \u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Peony Brooch\u003c\/strong\u003e is made in this spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSculpted in deeply layered matte gold petals that unfurl in every direction, it carries the weight and presence of something genuinely regal. Scattered across the petals, emerald green marquise cubic zirconia catch the light like new leaves pushing through gold. White premium cubic zirconia trace the petal edges like morning frost that cannot decide whether to stay. And at the very centre, where the flower holds its deepest stillness, a single freshwater pearl rests with the authority of something that has always known it belongs at the heart of things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCultural Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe phrase \u003cstrong\u003e国色天香, meaning \"national colour and heavenly fragrance\",\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most elevated descriptions in the Chinese literary tradition, reserved exclusively for the peony as the flower of supreme beauty and noble virtue. In Tang Dynasty poetry, the peony was celebrated as the embodiment of feminine power at its most complete: not soft and yielding, but full, commanding, and utterly without apology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe gold of this brooch carries the classical wish for wealth, prosperity, and a life that shines without effort. The emerald green stones speak to vitality, growth, and the enduring freshness of a woman who continues to come into her own regardless of season or circumstance. The freshwater pearl at the centre, formed in patience and depth, reminds the wearer that true nobility is never merely inherited. It is cultivated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWorn together, these elements carry the complete blessing of 国色天香: may you bloom as the peony blooms, in your own time, in your own way, without reservation and without limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully sculptural peony in deeply layered matte brushed gold petals, blooming in every direction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentrepiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater pearl (0.9cm), set at the heart of the bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald green marquise-cut premium cubic zirconia scattered across the petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e White premium cubic zirconia set along selected petal edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.8cm height x 5.0cm width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure gold-tone pin clasp at back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20.93g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eCraftsmanship And Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k gold-plated finish with matte brushed texture across the petal surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePetal Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply layered sculptural petals, each individually formed to replicate the natural unfurling of a peony in full bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting Technique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewellery micro-setting craft (珠宝微镶工艺), each stone individually set to follow the natural contours of the petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emerald marquise stones and white cubic zirconia distributed across the piece to create depth, contrast, and movement across the gold surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePearl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater pearl (0.9cm), selected for its warm lustre and centred presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEach piece is produced in limited batches; the sculptural depth of the petal construction means each piece carries its own subtle character as an inherent quality of handcrafted work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eEmotional Positioning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Peony Brooch\u003c\/strong\u003e is for the woman who has stopped making herself smaller. Pin it to a structured blazer before a room that needs to understand who it is dealing with. Wear it to a celebration as the piece that requires no introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt 5.0cm wide and sculpted in fully three-dimensional gold, this is the most architecturally commanding gold brooch pin in the Tang Heritage collection: a piece of pearl brooch jewellery that carries one of the Chinese literary tradition's highest blessings, rendered in a form that is impossible to overlook and impossible to forget. For the woman who blooms without apology, in every season, on her own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eNote On Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStore your brooch in its original box or a soft pouch, away from direct sunlight and moisture. The matte brushed gold surface is a deliberate finish; avoid polishing with abrasive cloths, which may affect the texture over time. Avoid contact with perfume, hairspray, and harsh chemicals. Gently wipe with a soft dry cloth after wearing. The freshwater pearl is best preserved when it is the last thing you put on and the first thing you take off.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tang Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47765567504642,"sku":null,"price":204.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2885\/5298\/files\/65_e4c0c154-f458-4f84-a6e2-b5ebf8635e74.png?v=1778651786","url":"https:\/\/tangheritage.com\/products\/empress-peony-brooch","provider":"Tang Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}