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Embrace the Imperfect Kintsugi Necklace

Created by Emilie Shapiro

A delicate symbol of resilience—broken, mended, and made whole again.

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The Japanese tradition of kintsugi—meaning "golden joinery"—treats breakage and repair as part of an object's history, not something to hide. Inspired by this art form, Emilie Shapiro has crafted this sterling silver pendant, carefully sawn in half and fused back together with 14k gold, symbolizing strength, beauty, and transformation. Oxidized to enhance the contrast between silver and gold, this meaningful necklace serves as a wearable reminder that challenges shape us into something even more whole.

  • Handcrafted from sterling silver, intentionally broken and repaired with 14k gold to create a striking contrast.
  • Pendant measures ½"H x ⅜"W, delicately sized for everyday wear.
  • Suspended from an 18"L chain.
  • Includes a meaningful card explaining the symbolism of kintsugi.
  • Handmade in New York by Emilie Shapiro and a team of female artisans.

Due to the recycled and handmade nature of this item, each is unique and will vary.

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Emilie Shapiro

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“A goal is just a dream with a deadline.”

There was never a moment that Emilie Shapiro didn't consider herself an artist. "Before I could speak," she says, "I expressed myself through what I made with my hands." While getting her degree in metalsmithing at Syracuse University, she spent a summer at Alchimia Contemporary Jewelry School in Florence, Italy. "I have a massive stone collection that I started when I was two," and to spark inspiration, she says, "I usually pull out my drawers of gems and minerals and something catches my eye."

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Made from

recycled sterling silver, gold plated brass, 14k yellow gold

Measurements

Chain: 18" L ; Pendant: 3/8"W x 1/2" H

Care

Wipe clean with a dry cloth

Item ID

61207

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Grandma J.
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  • Virginia

My grandson loved this necklace

My grandson is very interested in the Japanese culture and wants to visit Japan some day. I gave him this necklace for his 12th birthday and he loved it! He already knew about Kintsugi from his research of Japan, so this was the perfect gift. We had a conversation about how something does does have to be perfect to be beautiful! Thank you so much to the artist for creating this. It is very special and I recommend it as a gift for a special person in your life. It teaches a very meaningful lesson.

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  • Kate
  • Queens, Ny

A great gify

I bought this necklace as a gift for our daycare teacher and she loves it! She appreciated the meaning behind the technique and it is also a perfect every day necklace and great for layering too.

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