Coral Carving Earrings (1)

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In 1973, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was adopted by the United Nations.

The purpose of this is to protect endangered species of wild animals and plants from extinction. In Japan, international trade of these species has been prohibited or restricted since 1980.

The materials featured were coral, tortoiseshell, ivory, whale, and other materials familiar to Japanese traditional crafts.

In the past, skilled craftsmen carved these materials into popular crafts, and these were used as obi clasps and hair ornaments to beautifully adorn Japanese women.

However, due to the current ban on importing materials and a decrease in the number of craftsmen, these traditional techniques are being lost.

These precious sculptures, created decades ago, have been revived as jewelry that is easy to use for those of us living in the modern age.

The objectives of the CITES include "sustainable use" as well as "protecting species from extinction."

It could be said that it is our mission as the current generation to utilize the precious materials created in the past and pass them on to the next generation.

Above all, it's so beautiful.

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This piece combines pink coral with rose carvings and freshwater pearls that have a silky luster.

This unique pair features beautiful mottled carvings with a hint of white on a pink background and drop-shaped baroque pearls.

<Notes>

・The coral carvings have been removed from previously used jewelry and upcycled, and there is a hole at the top that was previously drilled. This does not affect the appearance when worn, but please check the photos and be aware of this beforehand.

・The Endangered Collection cannot be shipped overseas. We will only ship to addresses within Japan.

[Material] Genuine coral, freshwater pearl, K18
[Size] Total length approx. 3.5cm, Coral carving: length approx. 1.5cm x width approx. 2cm
[Weight] Approximately 3.5g per piece

*Please note that the actual product may look different depending on your monitor settings.
*Please note that there may be natural imperfections due to the use of natural materials. Please carefully check the photos before purchasing.