If I’m being honest, I originally created this design for myself. I’m a huge fan feudal Japan Samurai culture, so when I found a supplier of these actual Isshugin (1 shu) silver coins minted in the the mid 1800s, well I knew I had to make some pretty cool jewelry out of them.
These little Silver coins are from the Emperor Komei period of 1846-1867 AD and were minted between the years 1853-1865 AD. The obverse bears the incuse marks and 4 marks translated to, Guaranteed, Ginza (Silver Mint), and Joze (Mint Official), all surrounded by a pearl border. The reverse translation is : one (1), Shu, Silver. The were made from .968 Sterling Silver. They have Vertical reeding on short sides and slanted reeding on long sides. These coins have been demonetized in Japan.
All of my jewelry, with the exception of the commercially manufactured Italian chains, is custom made. Everything is hand poured by me and me alone. I start with .999 pure Silver bullion and alloy it down to the worldwide industry standard “Sterling Silver” of .925 purity for jewelry. .999 Silver is way too soft for the longevity of items like rings and such. During the alloying process NO NICKEL is ever used. I am extremely diligent of this as I myself have a Nickel allergy. From initial design to finished product I do it all. The end result is an heirloom quality piece of jewelry, you would be proud to pass down for generations to come.
(Legal disclaimer: You will be buying an item similar to the one shown. All measurements and weights are approximate. This ring is handcrafted and can vary from piece to piece. As each ring is hand-worked, they can include minor flaws and imperfections. This is normal and I feel it truly adds to their charm.For shipping to countries outside the United States, it can take up to 4-6 weeks and all country specific taxes, and or duty, are not included.)
If I’m being honest, I originally created this design for myself. I’m a huge fan feudal Japan Samurai culture, so when I found a supplier of these actual Isshugin (1 shu) silver coins minted in the the mid 1800s, well I knew I had to make some pretty cool jewelry out of them.
These little Silver coins are from the Emperor Komei period of 1846-1867 AD and were minted between the years 1853-1865 AD. The obverse bears the incuse marks and 4 marks translated to, Guaranteed, Ginza (Silver Mint), and Joze (Mint Official), all surrounded by a pearl border. The reverse translation is : one (1), Shu, Silver. The were made from .968 Sterling Silver. They have Vertical reeding on short sides and slanted reeding on long sides. These coins have been demonetized in Japan.
All of my jewelry, with the exception of the commercially manufactured Italian chains, is custom made. Everything is hand poured by me and me alone. I start with .999 pure Silver bullion and alloy it down to the worldwide industry standard “Sterling Silver” of .925 purity for jewelry. .999 Silver is way too soft for the longevity of items like rings and such. During the alloying process NO NICKEL is ever used. I am extremely diligent of this as I myself have a Nickel allergy. From initial design to finished product I do it all. The end result is an heirloom quality piece of jewelry, you would be proud to pass down for generations to come.
(Legal disclaimer: You will be buying an item similar to the one shown. All measurements and weights are approximate. This ring is handcrafted and can vary from piece to piece. As each ring is hand-worked, they can include minor flaws and imperfections. This is normal and I feel it truly adds to their charm.For shipping to countries outside the United States, it can take up to 4-6 weeks and all country specific taxes, and or duty, are not included.)
