Creative Gold Leaf Brooch

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Golden Leaf Brooch Collection — Chinese Elegance in Four Stories

Inspired by the poetic beauty of Chinese nature and shaped through the historic Nanjing Jinling gold-leaf technique, this brooch collection transforms traditional cultural symbols into timeless adornments. Using high-purity gold leaf, durable alloy, and premium glass, each design glows with its own character—refined, expressive, and deeply rooted in Chinese aesthetics.

Butterfly’s DreamBlossoms of the Human WorldCamellia SpiritA Branch of Spring

Heritage Craftsmanship — The Art of Jinling Gold Leaf

The gold leaf used in this collection is created through the renowned Jinling technique, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China.
Through 12 traditional steps and nearly 30,000 hammer strikes, pure gold is beaten into leaf as thin as cicada wings—soft, radiant, and impossibly lightweight.
Each brooch carries this legacy of skill, culture, and devotion.

Wearable Poetry 

Each brooch is a small window into the natural world—a spark of light, a moment of calm, a whisper of the seasons.Perfect for jackets, scarves, bags, or as a heartfelt gift, this collection brings Chinese artistry into everyday life with elegance and soul.

⭐Details

【Gold-Fired Brooch — A Heartfelt Gift Close to the Heart】

A brooch is more than an accessory.
In traditional Chinese culture, it carries both beauty and meaning, symbolizing taste, identity, and emotional connection.
Worn close to the heart, a brooch becomes a “gift of affection”, expressing admiration and a love cherished over time.Crafted with genuine gold leaf fused through high-heat artistry, this brooch radiates warmth and brilliance.
Its golden glow reflects sincerity and devotion—a quiet declaration from the heart to the one who receives it.Elegant, symbolic, and deeply personal,it is a piece of jewelry meant not only to adorn,but to speak.

【Gold-Fired Radiance — Brilliant and Timeless】

Each bead is crafted through a gold-firing process using genuine gold leaf, allowing the gold to merge beautifully with the glass. The result is a luminous, jewel-like glow—pure golden color, shimmering highlights, and dazzling brilliance that changes with the light.With multiple sizes and shapes available, every design carries its own charm.Whether delicate, bold, or elegantly understated, there is always a style that will speak to your heart.A celebration of light, craftsmanship, and beauty—made to shine, made to be loved.

【Heritage Craftsmanship — Gold Leaf Forged Through Ten Thousand Strikes】

For centuries, Jinling Gold Leaf from Nanjing has been celebrated across China for its unparalleled quality. The craft follows an ancient saying:
“A thousand hammers, ten thousand strikes—this is how true gold becomes gold leaf.”Using pure gold, artisans undergo 12 meticulous processes and nearly 30,000 hammer strikes to create gold leaf that is as thin as cicada wings, as soft as silk, and as light as a feather.

In 2006, the Nanjing Gold-Leaf Beating Technique was officially listed as part of China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

In 2024, the “Jinling” brand was recognized as a China Time-Honored Brand, acknowledging its historical significance and cultural value.

This gold leaf is not merely a material—
it is the result of centuries of craftsmanship, tradition, and devotion.

【Micro-Pavé Craftsmanship — Grace in Every Detail】

Crafted with refined micro-pavé technique, each piece is adorned with a gold-leaf bead that adds a subtle yet striking highlight—a true finishing touch that elevates the entire design.

This delicate sparkle enhances your elegance,making it just a little more distinctive,a little more extraordinary.

⭐Dimensions
  • Size:Please refer to the product images for detailed measurements.
  • Material:Gold Foil+Alloy+Glass
  • Crafts:Gold-Fired Craftsmanship
  • Note: Sizes are measured manually, so slight discrepancies may exist. Thank you for your understanding.
⭐Cultural Story

Golden Leaf Brooch Collection — A Journey Through Chinese Elegance

Inspired by Chinese Nature · Crafted with Jinling Gold Leaf

In Chinese culture, a brooch is more than an accessory—it is worn close to the heart, carrying beauty, symbolism, and emotion.
This collection brings together four poetic motifs from Chinese nature and folklore, blending them with the historic Nanjing Jinling gold-leaf technique, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage known for creating gold leaf as thin as cicada wings and radiant as morning light.Each brooch is crafted with high-purity gold leaf, premium alloy, and fine glass, turning ancient cultural imagery into modern wearable art.

Butterfly’s Dream

Inspired by the classic Chinese tale of dreams and transformation, the butterfly symbolizes love, freedom, and the delicate pursuit of happiness. The shimmering gold leaf captures the flutter of wings drifting through a spring dreamscape.

Blossoms of the Human World

Flowers have long represented joy, abundance, and the beauty of everyday life in Chinese poetry. This design glows with tender golden highlights, like a blooming garden touched by gentle sunlight.

Camellia Spirit

The camellia is an emblem of purity, loyalty, and refined elegance. Soft glass petals paired with gold-leaf accents create the ethereal impression of a camellia illuminated by dawn—a quiet beauty with timeless grace.

A Branch of Spring

In Chinese symbolism, spring means renewal, hope, and new beginnings. This brooch captures that moment when the first blossoms appear after winter, carrying the promise of warmth and life.

⭐Free Shipping&Returns

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Creative Gold Leaf Brooch
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A world-leading craft

Nanjing Jinling Gold Leaf — a thousand-year craft that uses unique handmade paper and multi-stage hammering to create ultra-thin, flexible gold leaf described as “light as a cicada’s wing.” A signature Chinese technique unmatched worldwide.

China’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage

Honored as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China, Nanjing Jinling Gold Leaf represents the pinnacle of traditional gold-leaf craftsmanship. With its exclusive handmade paper and time-honored hammering techniques, it delivers unmatched thinness, brilliance, and flexibility—celebrated worldwide as a signature of China’s cultural artistry.
(Ge Caijin — National Inheritor of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage)

Artisan cultural product

Inspired by centuries of Chinese tradition, Nanjing Jinling Gold Leaf transforms ancient gold-leaf craftsmanship into exquisite cultural products. Using unique handmade paper and masterful multi-stage hammering, each piece embodies the elegance, brilliance, and flexibility of true Jinling gold. From decorative art and luxury crafts to culinary and cosmetic applications, our diverse product line brings the beauty of China’s intangible cultural heritage to life.

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