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戦前の日本のジュエリー・装身具は 1923 年（大正 12 年）の関東大震災、第二次世界大戦中の当時の軍需省によるダイヤ・プラチナ・金の供出の強要や 1944 年（昭和 19 年）のプラチナの強制買上げ、日本全土への空襲等により、その殆どが失われており、特に大正時代のジュエリーは大変希少なものとなっています。その様な意味でジュエリー・装身具の文化・歴史が残っていると言うことは平和の象徴でもあるとも言えるでしょう。

Japanese jewelry and personal ornaments created before the Second World War were mostly lost. The Great Kanto earthquake of 1923, the compulsory delivery of diamond, platinum or gold which was announced by the Ministry of Munitions at that time, the mandatory buy-outs of platinum in 1944, and air raids throughout Japan during the war – they were the cause of this lost. Therefore, especially jewelry created in Taisho period (1912 – 1926) is very rare now. The fact that the history and culture of Japanese jewelry and personal ornaments have been preserved symbolizes peace of today.

幸いな事にその難を逃れたアンティークジュエリーがウエダジュエラーに残っており、明治から戦後にかけての、代表的なアンティークを見る事によって、日本のジュエリーのルーツ、意匠や細工の美しさ、そして時代背景を知ることが出来ます。また、特に大正期のジュエリーは「和と洋の折衷」となり、和装・洋装どちらにも合わせやすいデザインやつくりとなっており、日本独自の可憐な雰囲気を感じます。
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Fortunately, Uyeda Jeweller keeps antique jewelries which have been successfully escaped from this historical transition. These are the representative jewelries from Meiji period (1868 – 1912) to the post-war period (after 1945-), and they are the roots of Japanese jewelry. We can perceive also its aesthetic aspects of design and skilful handiwork, as well as Japan’s historical background. Particularly, jewelry created in Taisho period (1912 – 1926) is known by its blend of Japanese and Western jewelry making style, matching with both Japanese and Western attires. Japan’s unique ambiance – charming, delicate and picturesque – is expressed here.
Some of our antique jewelry is showcased for the first time in Japan. We hope you will enjoy our collection.
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