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Japanese Artist Carves Stunning Skull Sculptures and Miniature Jewelry From Pearls

Tokyo-based artist and jeweler Shinji Nakaba creates unconventional and beautiful “wearable sculptures” from pearls by creating anatomical figures, flowers and skulls. His most sough after work include the pearl skulls, which are usually attached to rings, necklaces and brooches. 

Nakaba’s designs have transformed the perception of traditional pearl jewelry, which is often associated with a high brow glamour into a quirky, macabre and contemporary icon.

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