Vintage Japanese Tensha Balls earrings

tensha balls are rare handcrafted beauties each individually made and are imported all the way from Japan. Each bead features an intricate decorative pattern of flowers. The designs seen on each Tensha bead are actually housed within the bead - this makes the bead extremely durable and resistant to the scratches of wear and tear. The word Tensha means to transfer. Each delicate designs is carefully placed on top of a durable acrylic round, then fully lacquered with another layer of crystal clear acrylic to protect the beautiful art from abrasion.  these earrings are not only unique but elegant