Revealing treasures of the Earth
Chiaki Miyauchi
Jewelry Designer, GIA Graduate Gemologist
After earning an appraisal qualification from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA-GG), Miyauchi studied jewelry design in Japan and the West. She worked with long-established jewelry manufacturers and wholesalers and led an Italian brand before establishing her own collection in Japan, called TACARA.
Nature and Humankind are the treasures of Mother Earth. Designing bespoke and comfortable jewelry ethically and sustainably is Miyauchi’s life purpose. Creating pieces of art in collaboration with nature which each wearer will cherish is her greatest joy.
米国宝石学協会、宝石鑑定士資格 (GIA-GG)を取得後、宝飾デザインを日、欧米で学ぶ。老舗宝飾卸、メーカーでイタリアンジュエリーブランドの担当責任者を経て、自身のコレクションを発表。
地球の宝のために
美しい自然も、私たち自身も、母なる地球の大切な宝物です。特別にあつらえた、心地良いジュエリーを人々に、エシカルでサステナブルな活動を心掛けています。自然と共に作り上げた作品が、誰かの人生を彩り、心に寄り添う友となれば、最高に嬉しく思います。
Company
TACARA Kyoto, Japan
Artistic Intent
For treasures of the Earth: hearing and receiving the messages of Nature and finding the essence of its perfect, pre-existing beauty.
Education
2004 — Graduate Gemologist Course / Jewelry Design Course, Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
Internship
2005 — Henry Dunay Designs, Inc., New York
Exhibitions
2018 — “Serendipity,” AME Gallery, Hong Kong / Hong Kong SAR
Additional information available upon request.
Awards
2023 — Bronze A’ Design Award: Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design Category, 2022–2023 (for Rod of Asclepius lapel pin)
2023 — Iron A’ Design Award: Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design Category, 2022–2023 (for Tooth Fairy earrings)
2022 — A’ Design Award: Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design Category, 2021–2022 (for Angelic Blessing earrings)
2021 — Honorable Mention in International Division, International Pearl Design Competition 2020, New York, NY, U.S.A. (for Prayer for the Water Dragon God)
2020 — Amberif Design Award digital companion, Amberif Design Award, Gdansk, Poland (for Ultimate Beauty)
2019 — Iron A’ Design Award, A’ Design Award & Competition: Eyewear and Watch Design Category, Como, Italy (for Kairos Time)
2018 — Kyoto Mayor’s Prize Kyoto Design Award, Kyoto, Japan (for Monet’s Pond and Fortune Goldfish)