The Pansy Emerald: A Wedding Necklace for an Uncommon Love
A friendship that began across a garden fence, a rare Trapiche emerald shaped like a pansy, and a custom wedding necklace finished just in time for a 99th birthday.
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Tamaki Niime — At the Heart of Japan
Shibumi JournalAt the Heart of Japan Tamaki Niime A day among artisans and intentional teamwork, humming looms and endless color — choosing scarves and shawls for the gallery. Words & photographs by April Higashi...
How a Jewelry Mistake Brings You Closer to Your Authentic Self
From the Bench — Notes by April Higashi The emerald on its new chain — chunkier, a little more casual, worn every day. I rehomed this 11.6 ctw emerald set...
A Conversation with Julia Turner
In Conversation April Higashi & Julia Turner April Higashi, owner and creative vision behind Shibumi Gallery, sits down with artist and jeweler Julia Turner to talk about Julia’s studio practice,...
BEHIND THE SCENES // SHIBUMI GALLERY
The Conservatory — Shibumi Custom Design Studio Journal Behind the Scenes August 19, 2026 · By April Higashi Welcome to the Shibumi Custom Design Studio. While many of you are familiar with...
Tamaki Niime — At the Heart of Japan
Shibumi JournalAt the Heart of Japan Tamaki Niime A day among artisans and intentional teamwork, humming looms and endless color — choosing scarves and shawls for the gallery. Words & photographs by April Higashi...
A Journey Through Japanese Artistry
Inspiration and my recent finds from Japan. Many of you know that my interest in Japan is not fleeting. Between ongoing projects and family obligations, I find myself traveling there twice...
A Small Update to Help Keep Everyone Safe
Dear Clients, FOR THE SAFETY of our clients, artists, and staff, due to the rising gold prices and increase in crime, we have had to proactively implement several safety upgrades....
THE EARLY YEARS
EARLY SHIBUMI 2005/06 This photo takes me back to early SHIBUMI, when I first opened the doors in November of 2005. I started out showing about 12 artists along...
INDIGO SUMMER 💙
Japanese indigo is rare — even in Japan. When I searched for “indigo textiles,” I expected to find numerous studios in the area. Instead, I discovered that there are only...
April Higashi interviewed for Erica Tanov Essentials
Earlier this spring, friend and neighbor Erica Tanov interviewed SHIBUMI founder April Higashi for Erica's series of interviews titled, In The Essentials. READ MORE OF ERICA'S INTERVIEWS HERE WELCOME TO...
An Unexpected Community ---Meet Ellie.
When I first started SHIBUMI, I was often surprised and energized by unexpected connections. I never knew who might walk through the gallery doors, who might be drawn to my work, or...
An Artful Collection - Layering Edit with Laura
WHAT IF YOU LOVED ALL YOUR JEWELRY? And could play to combine your pieces for different looks? SHIBUMI client, Laura, shares her jewelry collection and shows how she combines and...