Lots of people are very fond of wearing jewelry. It is not as holding it somewhat gives the impression of being smart and cool. Other than the motive of inserting more self-confidence as they are containing it. However, jewelry lovers cannot deny the fact that mostly, jewelries are of mass production. Thus, there is a possibility that while attending a party or simply walking in the park; you can meet one person having the same jewelry you are wearing. Even if there people who would not mind the situation, there are still some which are very meticulous upon seeing people wearing the same jewelry. They would consider the situation devastating and outrageous. So, if you are one of these people who always wants to have unique jewelries, then better end up choosing Mokume Gane. An art that embodies a unique and exclusive design for every customer. Artisan will be the one capable for performing the art of mokume.

You might be curious of the true meaning of the name. Mokume is from the Japanese word meaning wood eye and gane means metal. Denbei Shaomi started the art of mokume in Japan over 300 years ago. The intention of the process is exclusively for making samurai swords handle. In the Samurai era, it often stands for wealth and power for those who carry it. After so many years, Westerners notice that mokume can be applied to ornaments and jewelries making. The design mokume is then known as Japanese lamination technique.

Complex processes such as twisting, forging, rolling and bonding alloys and metals are made in mokume art. The combination of metals and alloys will result to a very delicate design. The joining of the initial sheets will determine the resulting design. The resulting color will then depend on the colors of the materials used. Patterns can also be added either horizontal or diagonal depending on the choice of the customer. Adorned it with a precious stones and gemstone for a more personalized product.

The complex process in designing Mokume Gane will worth the amount that a customer would spend just to have it. The being extraordinary of mokume made other people to believe that it means fortune. Mokume jewelry is not that easy to find. Most of jewelry pawnshops do not have the specialty items. Thus, a customer who badly wanted to have the special and unique mokume needs to have patience in searching for it. In the estate and auction sales, there are some mokume item but it does not guarantee affordable prices. Mokume is quite expensive that barely depends on the kind of metals or alloys used. Craftsmanship will also determine the total price of the mokume.

Even if the price of mokume is not that customer friendly, the customers will surely be satisfied with the product.