The "Fragments of Quartz" earrings were created by the delicate fingertips of a hand-polished gemstone polisher. They are crafted with three sparkling colors: transparent quartz, emerald-blue aquamarine, and rose quartz, a color that resembles rose petals dissolved in water.
Crushed quartz, born from a momentary miracle, sparkles like the melting snow of long ago or the tears shed by living creatures.
The "gemstone polisher" cuts rough stones and gives them a sparkle, a traditional handicraft that brings light to stones. It is said that there are less than 10 hand-polished gemstone artisans in Japan today who "cut" gemstones by hand. Kanna Oshiro is the only woman among them, a hand-polished gemstone polisher.
The handcraft of hand polishing is the culmination of an immense amount of time spent discovering the unique expressions of stones lying dormant in nature, and searching for the one and only way to make them shine. One of her signature pieces, a crushed quartz piece, was created in a special shape for YUKI FUJISAWA.
In order to maximize the brilliance of the stone, we did not use prongs like regular jewelry, but instead created original parts and set the stones with the skill of our artisans. A drop-shaped quartz drips beneath the sparkle of the K10, which has a delicate shine. Light gathers from all angles in 360 degrees, creating a never-ending sparkle.
・Synthetic Quartz
The highly transparent synthetic quartz, which is also used in quartz watches, is polished into two parts. The lower part of the quartz is crushed, and the two stones are glued together and then polished again. Light shines through the cracks in the irregular crushing, and the adjacent quartz crystals twinkle with each other's light.
・Rose Quartz
The top is rose quartz, with a pale pink shade that blends softly with the skin, and the bottom is crushed synthetic quartz, which is also used in quartz watches, and the two stones are polished. After the different types of stones are glued together, they are polished again. The cracks in the quartz become visible deep within the pink color, which resembles rose petals dissolved in water.
・Aquamarine
The upper part is a highly transparent synthetic crystal that is also used in quartz watches, and the lower part is an aquamarine gemstone with mist-like inclusions that are naturally present. The two stones are glued together, leaving the natural appearance of these stones intact. The emerald-blue color of the aquamarine is illuminated in the crystal without a single cloud, making it seem as if you are gazing at a crystal clear lake from a dream .
" When I opened the curtains, it shone as if all the light of the world had been concentrated in its tiny body, and I was astonished at the delicate way it shone. Its abundant teardrop shape gives the impression that the dreams and memories of the gemstones and living creatures have been poured into this loose stone over a long period of time."
By reading these STORIES, you will be able to open the door to the story.
Production diary: "Light created by gemstone polisher Kanna Oshiro / Fragments of Quartz"
[SIZE]
Approx. H26mm x W11.5mm x D9mm
[PRICE (one ear)]
・Synthetic Quartz (Clear) ¥72,000 (tax included ¥79,200)
・Rose Quartz (pink) ¥78,000 (tax incl. ¥85,800)
・Aquamarine (mint green) ¥98,000 (tax incl. ¥107,800)
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[MATERIAL]
K10WG
(With silicone cover catch metal fittings / K10WG rhodium-coated material)
With Original Box, Made in Japan
The jewelry will be delivered in an original YUKI FUJISAWA jewelry box. Horses, mountain lilies, sheep and swans... imaginary constellations from some other world are depicted on the jewelry. When you take out the jewelry, gently store away your warm memories. Perhaps the constellation of the designer's beloved cat, Neko-san, is hidden in the delicate touch of illustrator Miyake Ryuto's original drawing...?
