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What kind of jewelry is Japan known for?
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Japan is known for cultured pearl jewelry. Many people appreciate the beauty of Akoya pearls gathered from Akoya oysters found off the shores of Japanese islands. Since 1893, Mikimoto of Tokyo has been known worldwide for creating fine-quality Akoya pearl pieces. Shop a collection of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Jewelry Box
Located in Dallas, TX
This early 20th century Japanese jewelry box is made of black lacquer and decorated with beautiful
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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities
19th Century Japanese Jewelry Box in Lacquer Decor with Birds
Located in Marseille, FR
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Antique Late 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
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Japanese Jewelry Box, 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes
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Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful Japanese jewelry cabinet in Yosegi-zaiku marquetry composed of six drawers. The
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Furniture
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Wood
Antique Japanese Boke Coral Necklace, Angel Skin Coral
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Treasure: Similar necklaces are often found in historic European and Japanese jewelry collections
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
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Dragon Foo Dog Shakudo Earrings Samurai Warrior Japan 14 Karat Gold Victorian
Located in New York, NY
and copper. After the wearing of swords was prohibited in 1877, Japanese jewelry artisans transferred
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Aesthetic Movement Dangle Earrings
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Gold, 14k Gold, Mixed Metal, Shakudo
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