{"product_id":"gold-vermeil-phoenix-in-flight-earrings","title":"Gold Vermeil Phoenix in Flight Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e凤凰于飞，羽光生辉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe phoenix takes flight, and every feather catches the light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gold Vermeil Phoenix in Flight Earrings are a pair of statement drop earrings built around one of the most dramatic compositions in Chinese decorative art: the phoenix captured mid flight, wings flared and feathers streaming behind it in long, scrolling lines. Each earring traces a single phoenix from head to trailing plumage, its body worked in dense filigree relief, its wings and tail feathers set with cubic zirconia in flowing scroll patterns that catch light with every turn of the head. Multiple freshwater pearls are placed along the length of each wing, with a larger central pearl held at the phoenix's breast, anchoring the composition. The result is a pair of earrings with genuine presence, substantial in scale yet light enough in construction to move naturally with the wearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Motif and Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e凤凰于飞 (fèng huáng yú fēi), phoenixes flying together, is a phrase with roots in the Book of Songs, one of the oldest collections of poetry in Chinese literary history. Originally describing the harmonious flight of male and female phoenix together, the phrase came to symbolise a marriage of equals, two presences moving through life in the same direction, each made more striking by the other's company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe phoenix itself, 凤凰 (fèng huáng), is the foremost symbol of feminine grace and auspicious blessing in Chinese mythology. Unlike the Western phoenix, it does not rise from destruction. It is a creature of harmony, its appearance read as a sign that all is well, that beauty and order have aligned. To wear the phoenix in flight is to wear that sense of arrival, of having reached a moment worth marking.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003eSilver sourced from premium grade ore at 92.5% purity and above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCubic zirconia set along the wings and tail feathers in flowing scroll patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple freshwater pearl accents per earring, individually selected for lustre and roundness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified free from lead, cadmium, nickel, chromium, and all harmful metals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e76 Step Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pair is completed across 76 exacting steps of ancient goldsmithing tradition: the silver drawn into wire, twisted, pressed, stacked, wound, soldered, and set, with each stage individually inspected before the next may begin. The phoenix form, the feather detailing, and the scrolled wing tips are worked entirely by hand, the stones and pearls set one at a time across a composition built for movement and light. This is the practice of intangible cultural heritage silversmithing, carried forward by a lineage of master artisans for whom patience and precision are not virtues but necessities. It is craft preserved not as performance, but as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid S925 sterling silver with premium thick gold vermeil, cubic zirconia, and freshwater pearl accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 11g per pair, hand measured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length and width 58mm x 20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e One pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll measurements are hand taken and may carry minor tolerances.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the woman who knows that some occasions deserve a piece with real presence. For the gift that marks an arrival, a milestone, a moment worth being seen in. For the evening that calls for something that moves when she moves and catches every light in the room. The Gold Vermeil Phoenix in Flight Earrings are presented in Tang Heritage's signature gift box, ready to be worn and remembered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tang Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989783036162,"sku":null,"price":471.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2885\/5298\/files\/GoldVermeilPhoenixinFlightEarrings.png?v=1781506515","url":"https:\/\/tangheritage.com\/products\/gold-vermeil-phoenix-in-flight-earrings","provider":"Tang Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}