Smithsonian Institution Exclusive

Description

Deep green jade and cloisonné enamel combine in this romantic and timeless jewelry set that draws inspiration from both ancient Chinese art forms and early 20th-century Art Nouveau naturalism. The necklace features vintage cloisonné beads that are surrounded by gold-plated pewter frames to highlight the beads' artistry. The earrings feature traditional cloisonné techniques framed in gold-plated pewter. Each vintage cloisonné bead is topped with a deep green jade bead.

This jewelry item comes packaged in a white box (pictured).

Museum Story

Over 30,000 objects comprise the Asian ethnological collection at our National Museum of Natural History. The cultures of Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the eastern Mediterranean are all represented. The collection includes crafts, religious art, musical instruments, tools, jewelry, furniture, household items and clothing.