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THE OSAKANA STORY

Osakana Jewellery was started in 2019 by Sarina Iwabuchi in her previous home in Nottingham, UK, in-between days of being a neuroscientist. These in-between days provided a much-needed creative outlet and lots of experimenting with little bits of silver. Thus began the Osakana Jewellery journey! In 2021, Osakana Jewellery made the big move back to Auckland, New Zealand, Sarina's hometown. A year later, she opened Studio Pixi, a purpose-built studio running small and intimate jewellery making workshops. 

 

The sterling silver used in the collections and workshops are all recycled or ethically sourced. Sarina cares deeply about the planet and the next generations to come and believes that even these small steps can make a big impact. All packaging is biodegradable, recyclable or recycled to keep our carbon footprint to a minimum, and we are continuously on the hunt for ways to be more sustainable, ethical, and eco-friendly.

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Sarina loves walks with Pixel the pup, cuddles with baby Isla, and baking sweet treats (which also feature in the workshops!).

Sarina Iwabuchi

What does Osakana mean?

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Osakana means fish in Japanese. In Japanese culture, fish (specifically Koi fish) symbolizes courage and perseverance, reflecting their behavior to swim against the current no matter the conditions. It is a reminder of the importance to be yourself even if it means taking the more challenging path. Much like how Osakana Jewellery was born!

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