Bushido Relic Japanese Coin and Samurai Sword Ring

As part of our Classic Series the "Bushido Relic" ring is truly one of a kind. It features a blend of polished and unpolished fragments of Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō coins from the late Edo Period, carefully layered over diamond dust and Shungite to create a stunning contrast. To complete this remarkable design, we accent the ring with shavings from authentic Japanese Samurai swords, adding an element of history and craftsmanship.
 
Coin Origin: Iron Kan'ei Tsūhō, valued at 1 mon, were minted by the Japanese during a period of copper shortage in the late Edo Period (1739 - 1859). These coins were originally cast from a copper alloy beginning in the early Edo Period (1603 - 1768), after centuries of using Chinese coins for trade. However, Japanese copper mines began to run dry in the early 1700's and the government switched to iron to continue creating money.
 
Sword Origin: Origin: These cut pieces of Japanese swords date back to the late Edo to Meiji era, or around the mid 1800's to early 1900's. Japan had just come out of a two and a half century long period of isolation, and was quickly modernizing to compete on the world stage. Though the samurai class was practically abolished in the 1870's, swords remained an important part of Japanese society. Historically, samurai would carry at least two swords: the katana, a longsword, and the wakizashi, a shortsword.
 
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