Smithsonian Institution Exclusive
Description
Our elegant set of Japanese jewelry showcases bright red tensha beads, accented with cultured pearls and black onyx for a striking contrast. Tensha beads, crafted in Osaka, Japan, use a meticulous image transfer technique over acrylic to create intricate, cloisonné-like designs.
A nod to the artistry found in the National Museum of Natural History's Anthropology collection, this custom jewelry set blends traditional Japanese techniques with timeless sophistication. Whether worn as a statement piece or a meaningful gift, it showcases the beauty of Japanese tensha beads in a truly unique way.
This jewelry item comes packaged in a white box (pictured).
Museum Story
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is the world's preeminent museum and research complex dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions and educational outreach programs. The Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals houses the vast National Gem Collection.
Details
- Tensha beads, cultured pearls, onyx
- Necklace: 16.5"L with 2"L extender chain; Earrings: 2"L
- Necklace: Lobster clasp; Earrings: Fishhook earwires
- Necklace and earrings assembled in the USA
