Vintage Sterling Silver Shakudo Bird and Floral Motif Cufflinks 19th Century which are hand-strung on yellow

which are hand-strung on yellow string to form a lovely necklace

has a stainless steel design with a square-shaped face and gate-link band

it may be fastened to a neck scarf or blazer

Measurements: The earrings hang 2 1/2” long from the top to bottom

The face of the ring measures 3/8" long

Vintage Sterling Silver Shakudo Bird and Floral Motif Cufflinks 19th Century which are hand-strung on yellowShakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys, and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate them into jewelry or art. It has become very collectible and quite unusual. These unusual cufflinks from the Vintage era (ca1960s) era a wonderful example of the Shakudo art! Both cufflinks feature a unique motif which depicts a bird resting atop a tree branch. The branch is