Vintage Scalloped Shibayama Locket

Vintage Scalloped Shibayama LocketA charming vintage shibayama locket dating from the 1970s. The front features a tiny inlayed bug carved mother of pearl and garnet with an embossed, scalloped design around the border. The little beetle's legs are engraved into the silver and the artist's signature is present on the front of the locket. The Shibayama () technique was created by noki Senz, an Edo haberdasher who lived during the 18th century. Utilising a variety of materials of varying

shows an obsessive craving for his presence

Stones: Ruby and diamond

it's been paired with a simple 18 carat yellow gold band at some point in the past (well over 100 years ago)

abstract foliate scrolls

English hallmarks warrant the gold and tells us that it was made in 1990

postcards and even packs of playing cards

His troops held the Malakoff and Sevastopol soon fell

Set in a 14ct gold signet ring mount

One of their early specialities was dressing cases

With graceful contours and curves

Every other twist is set with a tiny

and the importance of finding solace in simplicity