CUNZU| 穗SUI | Flower shaped silver ring with hangings and embossed pattern

DESCRIPTION OF THE JEWELLERY

穗SUI is the collection of our rings with hanging decorations. This adjustable silver ring is completely handmade by the artisan Guoyin WU from Shidong, Guizhou. Its main body and hangings blends with geometric and bee pattern which show the respect to nature. The pattern of this ring has almost disappeared entirely in the region, we found it back and reintroduced it to our rings by the hard work of skillful artisan.

Technique: Chisel engraving is widely used in this piece. The process includes casting, beating, stencil welding and washing, etc.It takes 6 hours to finish. 

Material: Fine silver (s999)- 4g.

*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: Main Body:2cm*1.8cm   Hangings: 1.5cm *adjustable in size 

Artisan: The family workshop of Guoyin Wu is located in Longtang village of Shidong where silver jewellery has a long and abundant history. He runs the workshop with his father who passed down the knowledge and skills of silversmithing to him. Guoyin Wu is specialized in engraving, knitting and other techniques.

 

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.