- Shibuichi Designs
- Copper Dome with Rectangle Shibuichi Post Earrings
Copper Dome with Rectangle Shibuichi Post Earrings
Copper Dome with Rectangle Shibuichi Post Earrings
Circle meets rectangle, pink meets peach set off by patina, textures reflect light and sterling silver tube rivets and jumprings add contrast, sterling silver + post & back, 7/8” x 1/2” x 5/16”
Circle meets rectangle, pink meets peach set off by patina, textures reflect light and sterling silver tube rivets and jumprings add contrast, sterling silver + post & back, 7/8” x 1/2” x 5/16”
Artistic, handmade jewelry
Copper and shibuichi patina
Textures vary
Shee–boo–EE–chee.
Shibuichi is a low-silver alloy that’s getting some buzz in the metalsmithing community. As you might guess from the name, it is a Japanese term. It translates to “one fourth,” which is a reference to the traditional Japanese alloy mixture that historically has been composed of 25% silver and 75% copper. Back in the days of the Samurai, Shibuichi was used to make ornaments for the katana (Samurai sword).