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“I create pieces to inspire customers so partnering with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and working with these incredible artifacts was a privilege,” said Monica Rich Kosann.
Jewellery brand Monica Rich Kosann and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston have partnered on a limited-edition collection of three charm necklaces.
The partnership was brokered by the MFA’s licensing agency, Jewel Branding & Licensing.
Inspired by 18th and 19th century tsuba – decorative guards for the swords used by Japanese samurai – the pieces are available in 18K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver with diamonds and white sapphires.
The Crane is a symbol of good luck and longevity in East Asia, the Butterfly represents transformation, while the Turtle and the Wave depict longevity and prosperity alongside harmony.
“The tsuba are an important object of Japanese culture; they are ancient yet beautifully decorated pieces meant to empower the wearer which really resonates with me as a fine jewellery designer,” said Monica Rich Kosann.
“The tsuba speak to the ideas of balance and protection, notions of empowerment which is at the core of our brand DNA. I create pieces to inspire customers so partnering with the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and working with these incredible artifacts was a privilege… It’s my hope that the necklaces we’ve made together do just that.”
Debra LaKind, the MFA’s Senior Director, Intellectual Property and Business Development, added: “We really embraced this opportunity to work with Monica Rich Kosann and her design team to bring art to life in wearable form.
“The malleability of gold has allowed artists to create intricate objects throughout the centuries and the MFA’s renowned collection of Japanese tsuba provided rich inspiration and historical context for these new charm designs.”
The MRK x MFA collection is available on www.monicarichkosann.com and at the MFA Shop.
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