Smithsonian Institution Exclusive
Description
Show off a gorgeous example of contemporary Japanese jewelry with this handcrafted tensha bead necklace, custom made in Osaka. The delicate floral design—transferred onto an acrylic base and sealed in a protective clear coat—looks like cloisonné but is even more lightweight.
Accented with brushed gold beads and suspended on a turquoise-wrapped wire chain, it's one part traditional craft, one part wearable art. As a personal keepsake or a meaningful gift, this refined piece captures the beauty of Japanese tensha beads.
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, turquoise, gold-plated brass
- Adjustable, 17-19"L; 0.55" diam. central bead
- Gently wipe with a soft, dry cloth
- Necklace assembled in the USA
