# Pearlized Skull Gemstones Shinji Nakaba Carves Tiny Pearl Stones into Elegantly Eerie Skeletons By M | Published 2015-08-27 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peral-stones References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/67797/artist-creates-spooky-jewelry-out-pearls) & [work.s-nakaba](http://work.s-nakaba.com/?cid=44778) Pearl stones are coveted treasure by many thanks to its elegantly effervescent sheen. Talented artist and designer Shinji Nakaba has been transforming the opulent gemstones by carving them up to look like [skulls and skeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberge-x-beetlejuice-beetlejuice) that are then turned into brooches and rings. It takes a finite skill to be able to carve in so much detail a rock as little as a pearl but Nakaba does it effortlessly thanks to 30 plus years of practice. Nakaba artfully transforms the rounded pearls into eerie skulls of all sizes that are incredibly realistic, adding to the sinister appeal of these little figurines. The pieces are then transformed into [stylized rings and brooches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikimoto-x-chrome-hearts) that have a strange yet beautiful aesthetic. The uncanny image of the skeleton is beautifully contrasting to the fragility of the [pearl gemstones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-pearls). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gemstone Carving:** There is an opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and personalized jewelry pieces through the art of gemstone carving. - **Eerie Aesthetic:** An opportunity for designers to incorporate eerie or unsettling elements into their products, creating a unique and memorable aesthetic. - **Natural Materials:** There is a growing trend towards using natural and sustainable materials in the fashion industry, such as incorporating carved gemstones into accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Jewelry:** Innovative jewelry designers can explore the art of gemstone carving to create unique and intricate pieces that stand out in the market. - **Fashion:** Designers in the fashion industry can incorporate unique and unconventional elements such as eerily carved gemstones, creating a bold and memorable aesthetic. - **Art:** Artists can create beautiful and intricate sculptures using gemstone carving techniques, exploring themes of mortality and the beauty of natural materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pearl-Centric Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giga-pearl.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Pearl-Accented Modern Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonder-pearl.md) - [Understated Made-to-Order Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-ring-1.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Sculptural Knife Lanyard Beads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paracord-beads.md) - [Organically Shaped Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitas.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Lustrous Pearl Jewellery Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-pearls.md)