Maki-e Tahitian Pearl, Large

Maki-e is an ancient Japanese lacquer technique that translates to “sprinkled picture” and is said to have originated more than 1,200 years ago. A fine brush is used to paint a design with lacquer, which is then sprinkled with gold powder before the lacquer dries. Each pearl is decorated by hand using a combination of urushi lacquer and 24K gold powder overlay, with abalone shell inlays. This one of a kind Maki-e is a whopping 16mm, adorned with a Blue Sapphire and Diamond Crown in 14k yellow gold.