This necklace is designed with the Japanese word あい (ai), which means love.
The characters are shaped into a delicate heart,blending language and emotion into one elegant symbol.
Although the heart shape feels modern, it actually appears throughout traditional Japanese culture. Patterns resembling hearts can be found in shrine architecture and temple motifs,
often inspired by plant leaves such as inome (猪目) — a heart-shaped design used for protection and good fortune for over a thousand years.
Heart-like shapes also naturally occur in leaves and petals,
making this design both familiar and deeply rooted in nature.
Wearing a word as a picture turns meaning into art.
This piece becomes a conversation starter and a poetic way to carry love close to your heart — whether it's self-love, romantic love, or love for someone special.
Top: K18YG plated brass Others: Gold color plated brass
15.7 inch long (w/top)
Top approx. 0.43 x 0.59 inch
Handmade! each one has its own singularities.
I cut each one of the shapes out of metal sheet, finish and shape each by hand.
Delivered set on a card, it'll be also a great gift for your precious one!
This will be sent out within 3-5 days.
LOVE in Japanese petit necklace
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- After every use, clean your plated jewelry with a cotton ball or a very soft cloth to remove any dust and dirt. Gently rubbing the surface of your gold/rhodium plated jewelry using a soft jewelry cloth, helps restore shine. Do *not* use a polishing cloth as this will strip away the plating.
- To avoid scratches, wrap your jewelry in a soft cloth after cleaning or keep it in a jewelry box separate from other types of jewelry you have. Small zip-locks work great
Free shipping to US.
All of my jewelry is created by hand, placed in a plastic resealable bag, as item is wrapped in cotton pad and then shipped in a bubble wrapped envelope for protection with regular USPS mail.
Satokomatsu doesn't accept returns. If there is damage to the piece upon arrival, please contact us right away and we will coordinate shipping a new ppiece out and return of the damaged item.