Description
An exquisite pair of earrings embodying the harmony of Japanese artistry and European jewelry tradition. At the heart of the composition are antique shakudo elements, originally created to adorn samurai sword fittings.
The dark patinated surface showcases exquisite yellow gold inlays depicting nature motifs: a bird among bamboo and flowering branches. Each oval shakudo plate is elegantly framed by a contour of diamonds that accentuates the intricate engraved details, while the composition is crowned with natural pearls—one white, the other silvery-gray—each surrounded by a radiant halo of diamonds.
Following the prohibition on wearing swords in 1876, Japanese metalworkers redirected their artistry toward jewelry creation. These earrings represent a rare synthesis of Eastern technique and Western aesthetics from the late 19th century, a unique work of art combining historical significance with refined beauty.
