Wedding rings 400 years History

Japanese Wedding rings
400years History
Early Edo period
（400 years ago）
Kozuka
Signed: " Shoami Denbei"
Restoration by Masaki Takahashi
MOKUME-GANE HERITAGE
Tsuba
Signed: " Takahashi Okitsugu"
Mokume-gane is Japan’s own metalsmithing technique in which beautiful
wood-grain patterns are created by layering many different colour metals and
painstakingly carving and forging them. This technique is said to have been
Middle Edo period
（300 years ago）
devised by Shoami Denbei, a sword mounter in Akita in the Northern part of
Japan, at the beginning of Edo era, approximately 400 years ago.
Mokume-gane was also called “Tagayasan-ji (Tagayasan woodgrain),”
comparing its pattern to the precious wood of the same name, or in the Meiji
Tsuba
Unsigned
era, “Kasumi-Uchi.” The name “Mokume gane,” or “mokume,” has become
widely known abroad as well.
Mokume-gane is considered to have been developed from guribori sword
mounts also invented by Shoami Denbei.
We are the only company to establish the Research Institute of Mokume-gane,
and practice to preserve and research the traditional cultures and techniques
Late Edo period
（200 years ago）
we incorporate into all of our rings.
top:Kiseru（Pipe）
bottom:Yatate（Pen case）
Present
Wedding rings by MOKUMEGANEYA
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THE MOKUMEGANEYA DIFFERENCE
The unique style of MOKUMEGANEYA is to create the Mokume-gane pattern
by combining unique metals that are differ from common jewelry. All of our
rings are hand crafted by using a traditional technique from Edo period.
All of MOKUMEGANEYA’s rings are made in our atelier in Omotesando.
They are all “Made in TOKYO”.
We had experience of hand crafting over 20,000 pieces of Mokume-gane
wedding rings for couples.
MOKUMEGANEYA is aiming for quality that is worthy of the industrial arts.
We believe in an authentic quality that can be created by only specialized
craftsman.
A once in a life-time, true artistic quality, that deserves to become a marriage
ring.
Primarily inherit of Authentic Japanese traditional culture is the
MOKUMEGANEYA’s quality.
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SHARING CEREMONY
Tsunagaru-katachi
“Tsunagaru-Katachi” received a prize at Good Design Award in Japan,
and Reddot Design Award in Germany.
“Tsunagaru-Katachi” can be completed by sharing one plate of Mokume-gane
into two rings.
The special feelings you have for each other will be recurred upon viewing the
trace mark on your ring, and the bonds between you will deepen. This is
certain that the rings will be unique, and unlike anything you have ever seen.
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M O K U M E G A N E YA E N G A G E M E N T R I N G S
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Sakura-Ichirin
The design resembles that of a beautiful
Sakura tree, grasping a diamond, sparkling
gently on your finger.
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
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Sakura Diamond
Sakura Diamond
87 facets
Round brilliant cut
58 facets
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新　作
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ふたり で 紡 ぐ 物 語
Mokume-tsumugi
木 目つ む ぎ
Mokume-Tsumugi
“A story of Spinning together”The soft and
fine V shape line helps your finger appear
even more beautiful.
Three rings overlap each other nicely.
PG×Sv-Pt,PG 2.5mm（top）
PG×Sv-Pt 2.5mm（middle）
PG×Sv-Pt 3.0mm（bottom）
Sakura-Awase
The Sakura is carved visibly on the side of the
ring by expert craftsman. It becomes the“Secret
Sakura”
, as they cannot be seen while worn.
PG×Sv
（Pt）3.0mm（right）
PG×Sv-PG（PG）2.5mm（left top）
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
（left bottom）
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Koi-Kaze
The curved ring resembles a light wind,
and it sits comfortably fit on your finger.
It also matches the marriage ring perfectly,
and they will look brilliant and beautifully
together.
（right top）
WG×PG×Sv-PG
（Pt）2.0mm
WG×PG×Sv（PG）3.0mm
（right bottom）
（left）
WG×PG×Sv（Pt）3.0mm
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Tsuki-Zakura
This design expresses bright moon light.
The diamond will gracefully sparkle on
your finger.
Tsuki-zakura
Pt×Sv（Pt）2.5mm
（right top）
Pt×Sv
（Pt）2.5mm
（right bottom）
Pt×Sv
（Pt）3.0mm
（left）
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Mai-Zakura
A beautiful diamond is set on the ring like
a flying wing.
The lightly V shape design helps your
finger look even more beautiful while its
worn.
Pt×Sv（Pt）2.5mm（right top）
Pt×Sv（Pt）2.5mm（right bottom）
Pt×Sv（Pt）3.0mm（left）
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Sakura-Gokoro
Pink gold included mokumegane appears
beautifully among the mokume pattern,
and it creates a neutral color resembling
that of the Sakura.
Sakura-gokoro
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
（right）
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
（left）
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Hitohira
The pink petal is endearing, and simply set
on a prong.
Pt×Sv-PG（Pt）2mm
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Beni-Zakura
A baby Sakura is bloomed on the side of the
main diamond, and a line of pink gold on the
ring arm is an additional unique touch.
WG×PG×Sv（PG）2.5mm（right）
WG×PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm（middle）
WG×PG×Sv
（PG）3.0mm（left）
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Yumi-Zakura
Many layers can be seen among the waved
ring, expressing that of a branch. This
modern design can be worn comfortably for
everyday use.
（left top）
Pt×Sv（Pt）2.5mm
Pt×Sv（Pt）2.5mm
（left bottom）
Pt×Sv（Pt）3.0mm
（right）
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Ai-Zakura
Designed with the eternal conjoining of
two people at it’s heart.
The diamond is wrapped by a Sakura cup
setting.
（right top）
PG×Sv（PG）2.5mm
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
（right bottom）
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
（left）
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Rin-Zakura
This design makes the diamond look
simply beautiful.
Pt×Sv（Pt）2.5mm
（rigth）
（middle）
Pt×Sv（Pt）2.5mm
Pt×Sv（Pt）3.0mm
（left）
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Koi-Zakura
The main diamond stands out on a simple
ring with pink diamonds on the sides,
which resembles that of a bloomed Sakura.
（right）
PG×Sv（PG）2.5mm
PG×Sv
（PG）2.0mm
（middle）
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
（left）
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M O K U M E G A N E YA W E D D I N G B A N D S
Sakura-Shizuku
The main diamond is wrapped around a
cup that resembles that of a droplet from a
Sakura.
The round top can be worn comfortably for
everyday use.
Sakura-shizuku
Pt 2.3mm
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新　作
Mokume-tsumugi
木 目つ む ぎ
Mokume-Tsumugi
“A story of Spinning together”The soft and
fine V shape line helps your finger appear
even more beautiful.
Two rings overlap each other nicely.
PG×Sv-Pt 2.5mm（top）
PG×Sv-Pt 3.0mm（bottom）
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Sakura-Awase
The Sakura is carved visibly on the
inside of the rings by expert craftsman.
It becomes the“Secret Sakura”, as they
cannot be seen while worn.
（left）
PG×Sv
（Pt）3.0mm
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
（right）
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Beni-Hitosuji
The pink line resembles the beautiful
thread of fate.
Their bonds will be tied by sharing a
mokume pattern together.
（top）
WG×PG×Sv（PG）2.5mm
WG×PG×Sv（WG）3.0mm
（bottom）
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Tsuki-Zakura
This design expresses a bright moon light.
The diamond will gracefully sparkle on
your finger.
（right）
Pt×Sv（Pt）2.5mm
Pt×Sv
（Pt）3.0mm
（left）
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Koi-Kaze
The curved ring resembles a light wind,
and will sit comfortably on your finger.
The wave mokumegane pattern creates a
beautiful, curved color.
（right）
WG×PG×Sv（PG）3.0mm
WG×PG×Sv（WG）3.0mm
（left）
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Yumi-Zakura
Many layers can be seen among the
waved ring, like that of a branch. This
modern design can be worn comfortably for
everyday use.
（right）
Pt×Sv（Pt）3.0mm
Pt×Sv
（Pt）2.5mm
（left）
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Mokume-Awase
Gold material softly blended together makes
this ring’
s appearances harmonious.
When the two rings overlap, a fresh verdure
appears.
WG×PG×Sv-WG 2.5mm（top）
WG×PG×Sv-WG 3.0mm（bottom）
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Ai-Zakura
Designed with the eternal conjoining of
two people at it’
s heart.
Diamonds sparkle gorgeously on the half
rounded ring.
（right）
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
（left）
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Mai-Zakura
A beautiful diamond is set on a ring like a
flying wing.
The lightly V shape design helps your finger
to look even more beautiful while worn.
Pt×Sv（Pt）2.5mm（right）
Pt×Sv（Pt）3.0mm
（left）
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Koi-Zakura
Diamonds gently sparkle on a simple
straight ring. Includes pink gold that
makes the Mokume pattern soft and
gentle.
（right）
PG×Sv（PG）2.0mm
PG×Sv
（PG）2.5mm
（left）
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Gekka-Bijin
Resembles the beautiful image of a gentle
moon tinkling softly in the light. The Guribori technique creates a metal lamination
on the side of the rings.
PG×Sv（WG）3.0mm（left）
WG×Sv
（WG）3.0mm（right）
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Tama-Moku
The ”Tama-moku”pattern resembles the
grain of a tree, which inspires a lasting,
full life with your partner.
（right）
Pt×WG×Sv
（WG）4.0mm
Pt×WG×Sv
（WG）4.0mm
（left）
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Nanatsu-Iro
A marriage ring that expresses a traditional beauty of
mokumegane which is created from blending 7 different
color materials.
（left）
Pt×WG×RG×PG×YG×GG×Sv（WG）7.0mm
Pt×WG×RG×PG×YG×GG×Sv（YG）7.0mm
（right）
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Yama-Moku/Kawa-Moku
Expressing the beauty of nature. Yamamoku（Mountain）and Kawa-moku（River）
is created on the ring by using a the
techniques of guri-bori.
WG×Sv
（WG）5.0mm（right）
Kawa-moku
WG×Sv
（WG）5.0mm（light）
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Setsuginka
A ring with a stepped frame on the sides.
The frames are created by curving edges.
WG×PG×YG×Sv（Pt）4.5mm
（left）
（right）
WG×PG×YG×Sv（PG）3.0mm
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