Smithsonian Institution Exclusive
Description
Let your jewelry tell a story with this romantic necklace featuring handcrafted Japanese tensha beads—each one a miniature work of art made in Osaka. The word tensha means "to transfer," a nod to the technique used to apply these intricate floral designs. Once transferred onto a clear acrylic base, the design is sealed in a glossy lacquer, giving it the look of cloisonné with a weightless feel.
Blushing cherry quartz and cultured pearls add softness and shimmer, while gold-tone accents bring a warm glow. Worn on its own or as a set with the coordinating Pink Floral Tensha Bead Earrings, this petal-pink necklace is perfect for celebrating love, beauty, and the art of everyday adornment.
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
- Acrylic bead, cherry quartz, cultured pearl, gold-plated brass
- Adjustable, 16.5-18.5"L; 0.55" diam. central bead
- Lobster claw clasp
- Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth
- Necklace assembled in the USA
