Hatsugiku Gold Necklace

An absolutely one-of-a-kind piece of precious jewellery, created by the Nozomi Project, Japan.

‘Nozomi’ means 'hope' in Japanese. Founded in the wake of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the Nozomi Project is a social enterprise based in Ishinomaki which employs and trains local people in the craft of jewellery making.

Each piece embraces the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi: there is beauty to be found in the broken. Pottery smashed in the earthquake is given a new lease of life, transformed by the artisans into charms for stunning and unique pieces of jewellery.

Designed with a delicate gold chain and an ornate framed pendant with detailing on the reverse. The chain and pendant are 24k gold plated, the charm is crafted from a fragment of china.

‘Hatsugiku’ means ‘first chrysanthemums’ in Japanese. The flower is a symbol of royalty, longevity and rejuvenation in Japanese culture.

Goes with everything from an everyday t-shirt to your favourite evening dress.