The Blue Cloisonne Hair Stick with Hetian Jade

• Material: S925 sterling silver (cloisonné enamel) + natural Hetian jade
• Length: 170mm / 6.7 inches
• Best for hair type: Medium-volume hair (fine/slippery: harder to hold; very thick or heavy: risk of shaft bending)
• Recommended hair length: Armpit length or longer (18+ inches / 45cm+)
• Optimal hair length: Bra-strap to waist length (22–30 inches / 55–75cm)
• Shaft note: Silver may bend under very thick or heavy hair — see FAQ
• Skill level: Easy to learn — most users get a secure hold within 2–3 tries
• Crafting time: 30+ hours per piece
• Best occasions: Chinese New Year, weddings, traditional ceremonies, hanfu styling, formal events, gifting
• Technique: Hand-laid cloisonné enamel — Ming Dynasty tradition
• Origin: Handmade in Yunnan, China

The Craft: Cloisonné Enamel

Cloisonné is one of China's most intricate metalworking traditions — a technique used to decorate silver and copper objects since the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Thin silver wires are bent by hand and soldered onto the surface to form compartments (cloisons). Each compartment is then filled with colored enamel paste, fired in a kiln, and hand-polished until smooth. The result is a surface where color and metal exist at the same level — vivid, permanent, and unmistakably handmade.

Each piece is made by our craftsman in Yunnan, China — a region with a long history of silversmithing and enamel work. From wire-bending to final polish, a single hair stick takes approximately 30 hours to complete.

This piece uses that tradition to create a hair stick built around deep cobalt blue. The shade is achieved with mineral-based enamel, the same pigment source used in classical Chinese imperial objects. It does not fade, chip, or discolor with normal wear.

The Jade

At the tip, a piece of natural Hetian jade is hand-set into the silver mount. Hetian jade (nephrite) is sourced from Xinjiang Province and has been considered China's finest jade for over 3,000 years — prized for its dense texture, subtle translucency, and smooth surface that feels cool to the touch.

Each jade stone is individually selected. Natural variation in color, veining, and surface texture is expected and intentional — these are not flaws, but the signature of genuine, unprocessed stone.

Fit & Care

The shaft is S925 sterling silver — 92.5% pure silver alloyed for durability. At 170mm (6.7 inches), this stick is sized for medium to long hair — armpit length and beyond.

Please note: silver, unlike wood or bone, can bend under sustained pressure. This stick is best used for lighter to medium hair volumes. If your hair is extremely thick or very long and heavy, we recommend our wooden hair sticks or bone hair sticks, which offer greater rigidity.