Ama choker Pearl Records of the Ama women

Records of the Ama women date back as early as 927 AD in Japan's Heian period

Perfectly imperfect round shape with a lovely weight

Ama means “sea woman” in Japanese

Handmade sunglasses cord from freshwater pearls & wooden beads

Ama choker Pearl Records of the Ama womenThe Ama pieces are dedicated to the traditional female pearl divers of Japan. Records of the Ama women date back as early as 927 AD in Japan's Heian period. Early Ama were known to dive for seafood and were honored with the task of retrieving abalone for shrines and emperors. Ama means sea woman in Japanese. Each and every pearl is naturally unique hence their shape, size and color might slightly vary. Just like 'wabi sabi' the quintessential Japanese