PLUM in Hiragana petit necklace
This design is created from the beautiful, flowing Japanese hiragana word うめ (ume),
meaning plum blossom.
The top curve forms the character “う,” while the two petals at the bottom are shaped from “め.”
Using a word to create its own form is a concept I call “word art.”
The letters are seamlessly blended into the flower shape, so at first glance it simply looks like a blossom. Only when you reveal the hidden characters does the secret become clear—turning the piece into a meaningful conversation starter and a way to communicate through jewelry.
Plum blossoms bloom in the cold of late winter, often before cherry blossoms appear. Because they bud bravely in the chill, they symbolize resilience, hope, and the coming of spring.
A delicate yet powerful design celebrating both language and nature.
In Japan, there are more than 12000 shrines called "Tenmangu", which are dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane who was a scholar in the Heian era. (D.C 794-)
Michizane loved plum trees very much and one tree, called a flying plum tree, is said to have followed him from Kyoto to Dazaifu in Kyushu when he was unfairly exiled there.
Cattle are considered the messengers of Michizane, as he was born in the Year of the Cow.
That’s why statues of them are all over the place in the shrine ground.
When you visit Tenmangu, you'll see plum trees and cattle at same time.
Matching earring is here (pic7)
Top: silver Others: brass (both gold plated)
Top approx. 0.55 x 0.70 inch15.7 inch long
Handmade! Each one has its own singularities.
I cut each one of the shapes out of silver sheet and 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.
Tips for plating jewelry
- Do not spray on perfume or other sprays while wearing gold/rhodium plated jewelry.
- Wait until your lotion or cream is dry or has been absorbed by your skin before you wear gold/rhodium plated bracelet or necklace.
- Substances like oil, nail polish, nail polish remover, chlorine, and perfume may react with metal/plated jewelry and cause it to tarnish. This is also true for sweat, so make sure you remove your gold/rhodium plated jewelry when you exercise or doing anything requiring heavy work and when swimming.
- 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
Shipping and Returns
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.