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Kunio Nakajima Japanese artist, jeweler

Kunio Nakajima - the most talented jeweler from Japan
Kunio Nakajima – the most talented jeweler from Japan

Biography of Kunio Nakajima

Kunio Nakajima was born in 1955 and graduated with a degree in economics. However, he felt a calling for a completely different kind of activity. He wanted to continue the family tradition and learn the art of making jewelry. Kunio Nakajima decided to embody his vision of the nature of Japan in his works, looking at the plants of the meadows and fields of his homeland – the Shinshu region.

Brooch Draginfly Dragonfly diamond, cloisonné enamel technique, 68 × 90
Brooch Draginfly Dragonfly diamond, cloisonné enamel technique

All sketches were created in the open air, during walks in nature. One of his most famous collections is called In the Garden. It includes about eighty pieces of jewelry using various precious metals and stones. Kunio Nakajima’s jewelry is adorned with hot enamel made in the old Japanese shippo technique. It is noteworthy that in his works the Japanese master displays nature and its inhabitants, for example, an acorn or clover, a lizard or a butterfly.

Personal exhibition

Since 2000, his personal exhibition has been annually held in Japan, at which the master constantly presents his new collections to the public. The collection “In the Garden” is no exception, which is especially popular among fans of Nakajima’s creativity in various parts of the world. Fans of Kunio from Japan and Europe are always looking forward to his opening days to get acquainted with the jewelry art of the East. The famous artist Kunio Nakajima will be exhibited for the first time in Russia in October.

Products

Seed of Lily Seed Tourmaline, Glass Brilliant
Seed of Lily Seed Tourmaline, Glass Brilliant
Brooch Moss Green garnet, Diamond Glass mass
Brooch Moss Green garnet, Diamond Glass mass
Necklace red currant
Necklace red currant
Hair comb red currant
Hair comb red currant
brooch Acorns
brooch Acorns
Brooch Cherry Blossom. Silver Pink sapphire, Diamond Bas-relief Cloisonne enamel
Brooch Cherry Blossom. Silver Pink sapphire, Diamond Bas-relief Cloisonne enamel
brooch strawberry
brooch strawberry
Raspberries from the Kunio Nakajima collection of precious jewelry.
Raspberries from the Kunio Nakajima collection of precious jewelry.
Brooch with pink sapphires, tsavorites, diamonds, enamel, gold
Brooch with pink sapphires, tsavorites, diamonds, enamel, gold
Brooch Swallows. Diamonds, gold, enamel
Brooch Swallows. Diamonds, gold, enamel
Left spessartine, diamonds, opals, enamel, gold, blackened gold. Right rubies, diamonds, enamel, gold, blackened gold
Left spessartine, diamonds, opals, enamel, gold, blackened gold. Right rubies, diamonds, enamel, gold, blackened gold
This is a real miracle. The noble white opal is guarded by two beautiful peacocks, and the necklace seems to reveal its beauty, like a peacock's tail. Noble white opal, diamonds, topaz, chrysolites, enamel, gold
This is a real miracle. The noble white opal is guarded by two beautiful peacocks, and the necklace seems to reveal its beauty, like a peacock’s tail. Noble white opal, diamonds, topaz, chrysolites, enamel, gold
Kunio Nakajima. Brooch Acorns. Diamonds, topaz, enamel, gold.
Brooch Acorns. Diamonds, topaz, enamel, gold.
Kunio Nakajima. Oak necklace. Diamonds, citrines, enamel, gold
Oak necklace. Diamonds, citrines, enamel, gold
Kunio Nakajima. Carved rubies, diamonds, gold, green enamel
Carved rubies, diamonds, gold, green enamel
Kunio Nakajima. Necklace Fruit of the apple tree. Rubies cabochons, sapphires cabochons, enamel, diamonds, gold
Necklace Fruit of the apple tree. Rubies cabochons, sapphires cabochons, enamel, diamonds, gold
Kunio Nakajima. Fuchsia necklace. blue enamel, diamonds, gold
Fuchsia necklace. blue enamel, diamonds, gold
Kunio Nakajima. Necklace Flowers of an apple tree. Diamonds, pink sapphires, gold, enamel
Necklace Flowers of an apple tree. Diamonds, pink sapphires, gold, enamel
Kunio Nakajima/ Bluedaisy Chicory Bracelet. Alexandrite, Diamond Enamel plik-a-zhur
Bluedaisy Chicory Bracelet. Alexandrite, Diamond Enamel plik-a-zhur