Ginza/Wako Ashoka Diamond new collection WAKO×ASHOKA by Etsuko Sonobe released

[Ginza/Wako] Ashoka Diamond new collection WAKO×ASHOKA by Etsuko Sonobe released ​
Wako Co., Ltd. Press release: February 7, 2025 [Ginza/Wako] Ashoka Diamond new collection WAKO×ASHOKA by Etsuko Sonobe released
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25779/273/25779-273-263a6d07771d4a3746cea2a039de7aca-1903×2700.jpg Released on Thursday, February 20th “Ashoka Diamond” has more than 60 facets that emit a brilliance that draws you in. At Wako, we develop Ashoka diamond jewelry unique to Wako that takes advantage of the beauty of Ashoka diamonds and evolves with the times. A new
collection, “WAKO×ASHOKA by Etsuko Sonobe,” by jewelry designer Etsuko Sonobe, who has been working on WAKO jewelry for about 30 years, will be released. This special series was designed by Etsuko Sonobe, who is well-versed in the appeal of Ashoka diamonds and is in charge of designing WAKO jewelry, but also specializes in creating contemporary jewelry and develops artistic jewelry, and is finished with precise modeling by skilled craftsmen. “WAKO×ASHOKA by Etsuko Sonobe” The theme is “Play with ASHOKA”. The three-dimensional design, which changes how it looks depending on how you wear it and the combination with your clothes, was born out of the designer’s desire for people to enjoy wearing it in their own way. It is a piece of jewelry that makes you want to feel lighter and more active when you wear it. Please pay attention to the brilliance of Ashoka diamonds and the luster created by engraving techniques.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25779/273/25779-273-96c5a1dd8a54377f0d4cd776a79b02f8-3900×3900.jpg Ring ¥1,002,100 (tax included) (18KYG, diamond) Although the ring is voluminous, it gives off a light impression as the skin is visible through the ring, and you can enjoy different atmospheres by changing its orientation and the finger on which you wear it.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25779/273/25779-273-cb8385c4d33148e2f6c412b76db0ffcc-3900×3900.jpg Earrings ¥897,600 (tax included) (18KYG, diamond) You can create a different impression by changing the angle of the earrings or wearing them oppositely.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25779/273/25779-273-f5a0be8d2198524a5a7ed53937ea1f44-3900×3900.jpg Brooch ¥935,000 (tax included) (18KYG, diamond) This brooch is designed to be clipped onto clothing like a clip and secured with a pin placed on the back. In addition to the color of the jacket, the knit collar and chest pocket allow you to enjoy wearing it freely and without gender.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25779/273/25779-273-3df945df2d1ea6d80676cd54dcd12f80-3900×3900.jpg Necklace ¥869,000 (tax included) (18KYG, diamond) The necklace was born out of the desire for people to enjoy its unbalanced beauty, and is designed with a chain threaded through the top of a long and short square pillar. You can enjoy a different look by changing the long and short parts that the chain passes through, or by passing the chain through two parts to create a simple design. In 1976, graduated from Musashino Art University College of Arts and Crafts Design. Since then, he has been involved in the development of corporate jewelry and other products as a designer, and has also developed his own jewelry brand, “Etsuko Sonobe.” We create contemporary jewelry with designs that maximize the charm of natural stones and precious metals, and carefully handcrafted pieces. He is a leading figure in Japan’s contemporary world, presenting his works at solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, and art fairs both domestically and internationally. Major exhibitions include “ORNAMENTA 1” at the Pforzheim Museum and “The Changing Objects of Jewelry” at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo. His works are held in the National Museum of Scotland, The Marzee Collection, and elsewhere. ■What is Ashoka Diamond Ashoka diamonds combine a long, clean cut with an attractive transparent shine and a rounded cut with a delicate and gorgeous shine. It is characterized by the ability to enjoy the sparkling combination of two different brilliant cuts. This unique diamond was created in 1999 by William Goldberg, a famous New York jeweler. The bond with Wako dates back to 2015. Our relationship began through a connection made by a descendant of Chiune Sugihara, who is famous for saving Jews by issuing them “Visas for Life.” Wako is the only company in Japan that is allowed to directly purchase loose Ashoka diamonds. In order to maximize the brilliance of the Ashoka diamond, we are particular about the design, and the craftsman’s skill is used in every detail, such as the three-dimensional setting and the position of the nails that hold the diamond in place. Inheriting the concept of WAKO jewelry that has continued since the days of Hattori Watch Store, it is jewelry that will give you a sense of elation when you wear it, and that you can use it for a long time.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25779/273/25779-273-fa1daba7ae3740f26f42263255f3cdc7-600×600.jpg ■Collection information “Ashoka Diamond Jewelry Collection” Ashoka diamond jewelry is popular for its fresh shine. We have a rich lineup, including the new “WAKO×ASHOKA by Etsuko Sonobe” that shines with individuality, and “ASHOKA KYO” inspired by the legendary saying of “Meikyo Shisui.” Please experience an encounter that can only be found here. Event period: February 20, 2025 (Thursday) – March 5, 2025 (Wednesday) 11:00-19:00 Venue: Wako Main Store 2nd floor Jewelry Square “WAKO×ASHOKA by Etsuko Sonobe” is introduced on WAKO INDEX. ▼Read WAKO INDEX
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