This work was born from Mr. Shuto's pursuit of cloisonné, metals, and precious stones.

Japan's top jewelry craftsman, Osamu Shuto, "I believe that a craftsman's skill improves when he cultivates his mind" [INTERVIEW]

Jewelry craftsman Osamu Shuto/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

"I want jewelry to be an item that speaks to a person's individuality," says Shuto./ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Favorite tools displayed at Shuto's solo exhibition held at Isetan Salone/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Favorite tools displayed at Shuto's solo exhibition held at Isetan Salone/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Favorite tools displayed at Shuto's solo exhibition held at Isetan Salone/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

Announcement of an exhibition held to commemorate Mr. Shuto's 60th birthday/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

A solo exhibition held at Isetan Salone/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

The fixtures in the foreground, including the outer frames, were handcrafted in Shuto's workshop./ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

A solo exhibition held at Isetan Salone/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE

A solo exhibition held at Isetan Salone/ Photo by Kazan Yamamoto (c) FASHION HEADLINE