- Brooches & Pins
- Bar Shibuichi with Sterling Silver Pin
Bar Shibuichi with Sterling Silver Pin
Bar Shibuichi with Sterling Silver Pin
A horizontal band of smoothly textured pinkish-peachy shibuichi rests along side a sterling silver circle and formed curve. The varied surface holds a unique pattern. Sterling silver, shibuichi with patina. Engineered sterling silver pin catch stem & joint. 2” x 13/16” x 1/4”
A horizontal band of smoothly textured pinkish-peachy shibuichi rests along side a sterling silver circle and formed curve. The varied surface holds a unique pattern. Sterling silver, shibuichi with patina. Engineered sterling silver pin catch stem & joint. 2” x 13/16” x 1/4”
Artistic, handmade jewelry
Texture vary
Shee–boo–EE–chee.
Shibuichi is a Japanese alloy. It's name translates to “one fourth,” which refers to 25% silver and 75% copper. I create Shibuichi by calculating metal proportions, melting and pouring the combined metals into an ingot mold, and milling the ingot to sheet or wire by using a rolling mill. Historically, Shibuichi was used to make ornaments for the katana - Samurai sword.