{"product_id":"gold-vermeil-peony-rose-quartz-drop-earrings","title":"Gold Vermeil Peony Rose Quartz Drop Earrings","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-style: italic;\"\u003e旧时王谢堂前燕，飞入寻常百姓家\u003cbr\u003e\nSwallows that once nested beneath the eaves of noble halls now fly freely into the homes of ordinary families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of drop earrings rendered in the form of a blooming peony, its petals cast in gold vermeil filigree and brushed with a soft matte finish that catches the light unevenly, as hand worked metal does. Beneath each flower hangs a teardrop of rose quartz, pale and luminous, suspended like a single drop of dew gathered at the close of spring. A freshwater pearl rests at the heart of the blossom, joined by cabochons of deep jade green and a scatter of brilliant pavé stones that trace the curve of each petal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Motif and Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peony has long held court as the unofficial sovereign of Chinese flowers, prized for centuries in imperial gardens and court paintings as a symbol of honour, prosperity and feminine grace. To wear a peony is to carry a small portion of that history, a flower once reserved for palace courtyards now rendered in miniature and set close to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere the blossom is given a contemporary lightness. The petals curl outward in soft, asymmetrical folds, while the rose quartz drop introduces a note of quiet romance, a stone long associated with tenderness and that is said to soften and warm with wear. Together, the peony and the quartz speak less of grandeur and more of an intimate, personal kind of beauty, the kind worn for oneself rather than for an audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid S925 sterling silver foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium thick gold vermeil exterior, exceeding standard plating depth for deeper colour and extended wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural rose quartz teardrop cabochons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater pearl accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJade green cabochon and clear pavé cubic zirconia detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92.5% purity and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified free from lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium, and all harmful metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e76 Step Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach petal of the peony begins as a flat sheet of silver, cut and hammered by hand into the curling, layered form of the blossom before being fired with a premium gold vermeil exterior, exceeding standard plating depth for a richer colour that resists wear over years of use. The construction passes through a sequence of seventy six individual steps, from the initial sketching of the petal outlines through repeated annealing, filing, polishing and stone setting, each stage completed by a single artisan's hand before the piece moves to the next station. Such a process cannot be rushed or mechanised in full, which is why no two pieces emerge quite identical, each carrying the faint, individual traces of the hands that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e S925 sterling silver, gold vermeil exterior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/strong\u003e rose quartz, freshwater pearl, jade green cabochon, cubic zirconia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 17.4g (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 58 x 21.2 x 11.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e gold vermeil ear hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drawn to quiet, painterly details, an earring that carries the weight of a centuries old motif while sitting as lightly as a single petal against the skin. A piece suited to someone who appreciates the slow labour behind handcraft, and who finds in the rose quartz drop a small daily reminder of warmth and softness amid the pace of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tang Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47992011948290,"sku":null,"price":520.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2885\/5298\/files\/GoldVermeilPeonyRoseQuartzDropEarrings.png?v=1781507705","url":"https:\/\/tangheritage.com\/products\/gold-vermeil-peony-rose-quartz-drop-earrings","provider":"Tang Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}