It's In the Details

Hiroko Takahashi's work is wonderfully detailed, tiny worlds in miniature.  She carves her own pearls, creates every setting, and almost stops breathing when she is creating because, "...the delicate balance of the small world is key."  Every gemstone piece is a one-of-a-kind because every setting is designed for a particular stone.  The backs are as carefully crafted as the fronts.  Gorgeous.