Checkered Silver 1000 / Connoisseur's Choice

The elegant shine of pure silver

Among the many accessory brands, there are only a few that can make silver accessories using 100% pure silver. For example, Japanese Ichimatsu. Take a look at the pure shine created by advanced craftsmanship.

Checkered Silver 1000
Even for regular silver accessories, Ichimatsu uses 980 silver, which has a purity of 98%. Swordsmithing techniques are used to increase the strength of the metal, making it possible to produce pieces with a higher silver content. 1000 silver represents the pinnacle of Ichimatsu's technical expertise. Ichimatsu's collection is only available at a select few shops, but Belluria, located in Takasaki and Kiryu in Gunma Prefecture and Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, has the most extensive selection. Items are made to order, with delivery times starting from approximately three months. Bangles cost 40,000 yen, and rings 24,000 yen.

　Most silver accessories in the world are made of a material called sterling silver, which is a silver alloy with a silver content of 92.5%. By its very nature, 100% pure silver would be too soft to process or maintain its shape. For this reason, sterling silver mixed with other metals such as copper is used.

　Ichimatsu is a brand that overturns the conventional wisdom of the accessory world. Ichimatsu is an accessory brand created by artisan and designer, Daishi Sakairi. The completely handmade accessories have a simple, unadorned design, but the powerful hammered marks and warm curves that express the artisan's soul give them an overwhelming presence. Ichimatsu's "Silver 1000" is, as the name suggests, an unconventional accessory made from 100.0% pure silver.

　How is this possible? The answer lies in Ichimatsu's unique manufacturing process. While most brands pour silver alloy into a mold to create the shape and finish, Ichimatsu does not use any molds at all; instead, craftsmen handcraft each piece from raw metal. This is done using traditional sword-making techniques, with processes such as heating with a fire, cooling with water, and hammering repeated over and over again. The craftsmen wield their hammers just like swordsmiths of old. In this way, they maximize the strength of the material and create the shape that the craftsman desires. The secret to giving 100% pure silver sufficient strength lies in this manufacturing process, which requires time, effort, and skilled technique.

　The appeal of Silver 1000 is its gentle shine and warm texture, which are unique to pure silver. It is also less likely to tarnish due to oxidation, making it easy to care for.

　Ichimatsu jewelry is custom-made to fit each individual's wrist and fingers, so no two pieces are exactly alike. And when you consider that they are made from 100% pure silver, which is difficult to achieve, it goes without saying that they are extremely rare.

　Want an accessory that stands out from the crowd? Checkered Silver 1000 will completely fulfill your wish.