Smithsonian Institution Exclusive
Description
Let your jewelry tell a story with this romantic pair 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.
The necklace features blushing cherry quartz, cultured pearls add softness and shimmer, while gold-tone accents bring a warm glow. The poetic handcrafted drop earrings feature pink floral Japanese tensha beads accented with gold-tone details and finished with a single cultured pearl drop.
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, cultured pearl, gold-plated brass
- Necklace: adjustable, 16.5-18.5"L; 0.55" diam. central bead; cherry quartz; lobster claw clasp
- Pierced earrings: 2"L; 0.55" diam. bead; fish hook earwires
- Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth
- Assembled in the USA
