Premium Chinese-Style Gold Leaf Brooch

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Chinese Gold-Leaf Brooch Collection — Pipa, Ribbon, Gourd, Lotus Bloom, Pure Lotus & Five-Petal Flower

In China, a brooch worn close to the heart is more than an ornament—it is a symbol of affection, identity, and blessing. This handcrafted collection draws inspiration from traditional Chinese motifs and is produced with the renowned Nanjing Jinling gold-leaf technique, an art recognized as National Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Each piece is made with genuine gold leaf, premium alloy, and fine glass, creating a luminous accessory that combines elegance with deep cultural significance.

Pipa BroochRibbon BroochGourd BroochLotus Bloom BroochPure Lotus BroochFive-Petal Flower Brooch

A Heritage of Gold — Jinling Gold Leaf

The gold leaf used in this collection comes from Nanjing, where artisans hammer pure gold nearly 30,000 times through 12 traditional steps to produce sheets as thin as cicada wings. This thousand-year craft allows each brooch to shine with exceptional brilliance and texture.

⭐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

Chinese Gold-Leaf Brooch Collection — A Heartfelt Expression of Culture, Elegance, and Blessing
A luminous accessory born from Chinese symbolism and heritage Jinling craftsmanship

In Chinese tradition, a brooch worn close to the heart is more than an ornament—it is a carrier of affection, identity, and blessing. This exquisite collection is crafted with genuine gold leaf, using the renowned Nanjing Jinling gold-leaf technique, a craft honored as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Each sheet of gold is refined through 12 ancient steps and hammered nearly 30,000 times, creating golden foil as thin as cicada wings and as radiant as sunlight.

Blending gold leaf, premium alloy, and fine glass, the collection presents six meaningful designs, each inspired by symbols deeply rooted in Chinese culture.

The Pipa echoes the elegance of ancient melodies;the Ribbon Knot brings wishes for love and harmony;the Gourd carries blessings of protection and prosperity;
the Lotus Bloom celebrates refined beauty and spiritual grace;the Pure Lotus reflects serenity and inner clarity;
and the Five-Petal Flower represents balance, renewal, and the harmony of nature.

Together, these motifs form a poetic ensemble of Chinese aesthetics—music, affection, good fortune, purity, peace, and renewal—illuminated by the warm brilliance of real gold leaf.

Handcrafted with care and designed to accompany the wearer near the heart, this brooch collection is both a radiant accessory and a meaningful cultural gift. It is a celebration of beauty, craftsmanship, and the enduring charm of Chinese symbolism.

A timeless piece of art—rooted in heritage, made for the modern world.

⭐Free Shipping&Returns

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Premium Chinese-Style 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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