Object Details
Artist
Miye Matsukata, born Tokyo, Japan 1922-died Boston, MA 1981
Luce Center Label
Earrings is one of six jewelry pieces Miyé Matsukata made for a commission. The artist was asked to design pieces around loose diamonds that the client supplied. Because 24k gold is too soft to work in alone, Matsukata laminated the earrings with 18k gold, making then strong enough to hold the stones and durable enough to wear. She wanted the works to be well-balanced, comfortable to wear, and pleasing to the eye.
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Harold Rubenstein in memory of his wife Irma Sims Rubenstein
Date
ca. 1973
Object number
1991.106A-B
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Decorative Arts-Jewelry
Crafts
Medium
18k and 24k gold with diamonds
Dimensions
2 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (5.1 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm.)
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Department
Renwick Gallery
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1991.106A-B