It's a lot brighter blue than the picture. Bichen in CQL is pure white--I was prepared for a pale blue, but this bright blue isn't what I wanted at all. The quality is good, though. I'm going to use it as a shawl pin and I think it will work well for that, if I can get used to the color.

The Bichen hairpin arrived yesterday. I was surprised at how beautifully it was packaged. I was not prepared to receive the Bichen hairpin in such a gorgeous box. The hairpin itself is quite large and has rather a bit of weight to it. That's not a problem for me as my hair is rather thick. The colour of Bichen is slightly darker than the picture but still incredibly striking against my dark hair. I am so impressed by the quality of this product, that I will be purchasing the hairpins of Suibian, Chenqing and Xue Yangs sword very soon. Be prepared to see more of my money soon!!

Bichen is a has a bit more of a deeper sky blue tone to the body, but the craftsmanship is still amazing on the hairpin. I’m in love! Hoping to also get Suibian when it is back in stock

I chose Bichen and Suibian and both are beautifully made. The detail is very fine, and Suibian in particular is quite beautiful. These hair sticks are long and sturdy - I have a LOT of hair and routinely break hair accessories, but these will definitely hold up. The shipping method was also excellent (Yun express) and the package came even sooner than expected. (the Tassels are not in the pic but they do come with each item - Bichen blue, Suibian pink)