DESCRIPTION OF THE JEWELLERY
冠GUAN is our collection inspired by the magnificent crown of Miao people who have the habit of wearing exaggerated and huge horned hair decoration. The silver horns usually stand tall, towering, light and elegant. We hope to preserve and celebrate this tradition by transforming it into rings. The rings are soft textured and are able to be shaped based on your preference. A set of three pieces makes the overall shape more structured, with a sense of superposition.
This group ring is handmade by the artisan Yang from Kaili, Guizhou.
Material: Fine silver - 3g.
*Fine silver has a millesimal fineness of 999. Also called pure silver, it is less and less used in jewellery making due to its soft feature that increases the difficulty in the making process. However, to respect the tradition in the region, artisans insist to use fine silver to create high-qualified pieces with exquisite technique.
Size:
group rings: adjustable 2cm*2cm
silver flakes: 3.5/3/2.5cm*0.2cm
ABOUT THE JEWELLERY
In the remote mountain areas of Guizhou, Southwest of China, Miao and other minority groups carry forward the culture of handmade silver jewellery with traditional techniques that have been developing for hundreds of years. Lacking their own written language, local people use silversmithing to pass down their rich culture. The exquisite craftsmanship, artistic design and soulful approach make it splendid works of art.
Our silver jewellery is inspired by the wisdom of ethnical culture and the harmony of the indigenous communities with nature. Its profound philosophy gives it strong individuality and distinguished feature. We work with eight ancestral workshops and more than 30 artisans from the local communities to create our jewellery. Each piece is carefully handmade with the fine silver (999 silver) and unique patterns. The whole process consists of over 30 complex steps and could last for several days.
We aspire to provide opportunities to preserve this traditional craftsmanship and find its way to a wider world. In addition, we hope to support the development and growth of artisan communities.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
All silver jewellery will age and tarnish naturally. Store your pieces individually in small zip-lock plastic bags after having removed as much air as possible. We also provide jewellery care services, please contact us if it’s needed.