Makiko Oda
Makiko Oda
Top: Color of Seasons (Gold)
Bottom: Color of the Seasons (Platinum)
Top: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood), 24k gold, sterling silver, copper
$920
Bottom: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood), Platinum leaf, sterling silver, copper
$840
Top: 2.95" x 2.95" x 1.65 Bottom: 2.95" x 2.95" x 1.65"
Makiko Oda
Left: Heart Beat (Makore)
Right: Heart Beat (Rosewood)
Left: Brooch.
Wood (Makore & Rosewood). 24k gold lead, silver leaf sterling silver.
Right: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood & Makore). 24k gold lead, silver leaf sterling silver
Left: 4" x 1 1/2" x 1/8" Right: 4" x 1 1/2" x 1/8"
Makiko Oda
Blooming Red Earrings
Wood (Birdseye maple), 24k gold leaf, 18k gold, mineral pigments.
Makiko Oda
Early Summer
Wood (White sycamore maple), 24k gold leaf, gold thread, 18k gold.
21" long
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden - Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden - Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden - Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden - Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood(Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
A sprout has emerged and bloomed in my favorite flower bed. Wear or display your own flower bed — one that gently changes with time. Add flowers you’ve found, or earrings you love, to create your own little landscape.
Let it grow, let it bloom, just like you.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden earring
Wood (rosewood & taiwankus ) Sterling silver, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
1.9” W × 1.18” D × 2.95” H
Makiko Oda
Tokimeki
Wood (white sycamore and maple) 24k gold leaf, gold thread, 18k gold.
20.5" long
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden earring
Wood (rosewood & taiwankus ) Sterling silver, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Your little garden will bloom with the wind blowing in your ears. One flower decorates the ears with small earrings. You can also add plants you have picked to your garden. Enjoy your favorite garden.
1.9” W × 1.18” D × 2.95” H
Makiko Oda
Hana Tsudoi
Necklace.
Wood (Birdseye maple), 24k gold leaf, 18k gold, thread.
34.25" long
Makiko Oda
Early Summer (L)
Necklace.
White sycamore and maple wood, 24K gold leaf, gold thread
Photo: Kazutoshi Watanabe
Makiko Oda
Snow Night
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, silver leaf, rhodium plated sterling silver
Photo: Kazutoshi Watanabe
Makiko Oda
Snow Night
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, silver leaf, rhodium plated sterling silver
Photo: Kazutoshi Watanabe
Makiko Oda
Early Summer (W)
Necklace.
White sycamore and maple wood, 24K gold leaf, gold thread, 18K gold
Photo: Kazutoshi Watanabe
Makiko Oda
Leaf (L)
Necklace.
Taiwankus wood, gold leaf, sterling silver, thread
Photo: Kazutoshi Watanabe<br>Private Collection
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea - Moonlight
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, sterling silver, rhodium plated silver chain
Photo: Kazutoshi Watanabe
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea - Moonlight
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, sterling silver, rhodium plated silver chain
Photo: Kazutoshi Watanabe
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea - Sunset
Necklace.
Taiwankus wood, 24K gold leaf, 18K gold, sterling silver
Photo: Kazutoshi Watanabe
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea - Sunset
Necklace.
Taiwankus wood, 24K gold leaf, 18K gold, sterling silver
Photo: Kazutoshi Watanabe
Makiko Oda
Top: Color of Seasons (Gold)
Bottom: Color of the Seasons (Platinum)
Top: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood), 24k gold, sterling silver, copper
$920
Bottom: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood), Platinum leaf, sterling silver, copper
$840
Makiko Oda
Left: Heart Beat (Makore)
Right: Heart Beat (Rosewood)
Left: Brooch.
Wood (Makore & Rosewood). 24k gold lead, silver leaf sterling silver.
Right: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood & Makore). 24k gold lead, silver leaf sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Blooming Red Earrings
Wood (Birdseye maple), 24k gold leaf, 18k gold, mineral pigments.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden – Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden – Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden – Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden – Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood(Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
A sprout has emerged and bloomed in my favorite flower bed. Wear or display your own flower bed — one that gently changes with time. Add flowers you’ve found, or earrings you love, to create your own little landscape.
Let it grow, let it bloom, just like you.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden earring
Wood (rosewood & taiwankus ) Sterling silver, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden earring
Wood (rosewood & taiwankus ) Sterling silver, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Your little garden will bloom with the wind blowing in your ears. One flower decorates the ears with small earrings. You can also add plants you have picked to your garden. Enjoy your favorite garden.
Makiko Oda
Snow Night
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, silver leaf, rhodium plated sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Snow Night
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, silver leaf, rhodium plated sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Early Summer (W)
Necklace.
White sycamore and maple wood, 24K gold leaf, gold thread, 18K gold
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea – Moonlight
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, sterling silver, rhodium plated silver chain
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea – Moonlight
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, sterling silver, rhodium plated silver chain
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea – Sunset
Necklace.
Taiwankus wood, 24K gold leaf, 18K gold, sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea – Sunset
Necklace.
Taiwankus wood, 24K gold leaf, 18K gold, sterling silver
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Makiko Oda
Top: Color of Seasons (Gold)
Bottom: Color of the Seasons (Platinum)
Top: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood), 24k gold, sterling silver, copper
$920
Bottom: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood), Platinum leaf, sterling silver, copper
$840
Top: 2.95" x 2.95" x 1.65 Bottom: 2.95" x 2.95" x 1.65"
Makiko Oda
Left: Heart Beat (Makore)
Right: Heart Beat (Rosewood)
Left: Brooch.
Wood (Makore & Rosewood). 24k gold lead, silver leaf sterling silver.
Right: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood & Makore). 24k gold lead, silver leaf sterling silver
Left: 4" x 1 1/2" x 1/8" Right: 4" x 1 1/2" x 1/8"
Makiko Oda
Blooming Red Earrings
Wood (Birdseye maple), 24k gold leaf, 18k gold, mineral pigments.
Makiko Oda
Early Summer
Wood (White sycamore maple), 24k gold leaf, gold thread, 18k gold.
21" long
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden - Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden - Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden - Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden - Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood(Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
A sprout has emerged and bloomed in my favorite flower bed. Wear or display your own flower bed — one that gently changes with time. Add flowers you’ve found, or earrings you love, to create your own little landscape.
Let it grow, let it bloom, just like you.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden earring
Wood (rosewood & taiwankus ) Sterling silver, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
1.9” W × 1.18” D × 2.95” H
Makiko Oda
Tokimeki
Wood (white sycamore and maple) 24k gold leaf, gold thread, 18k gold.
20.5" long
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden earring
Wood (rosewood & taiwankus ) Sterling silver, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Your little garden will bloom with the wind blowing in your ears. One flower decorates the ears with small earrings. You can also add plants you have picked to your garden. Enjoy your favorite garden.
1.9” W × 1.18” D × 2.95” H
Makiko Oda
Hana Tsudoi
Necklace.
Wood (Birdseye maple), 24k gold leaf, 18k gold, thread.
34.25" long
Makiko Oda
Snow Night
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, silver leaf, rhodium plated sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Snow Night
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, silver leaf, rhodium plated sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Early Summer (W)
Necklace.
White sycamore and maple wood, 24K gold leaf, gold thread, 18K gold
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea - Moonlight
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, sterling silver, rhodium plated silver chain
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea - Moonlight
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, sterling silver, rhodium plated silver chain
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea - Sunset
Necklace.
Taiwankus wood, 24K gold leaf, 18K gold, sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea - Sunset
Necklace.
Taiwankus wood, 24K gold leaf, 18K gold, sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Top: Color of Seasons (Gold)
Bottom: Color of the Seasons (Platinum)
Top: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood), 24k gold, sterling silver, copper
$920
Bottom: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood), Platinum leaf, sterling silver, copper
$840
Makiko Oda
Left: Heart Beat (Makore)
Right: Heart Beat (Rosewood)
Left: Brooch.
Wood (Makore & Rosewood). 24k gold lead, silver leaf sterling silver.
Right: Brooch.
Wood (Rosewood & Makore). 24k gold lead, silver leaf sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Blooming Red Earrings
Wood (Birdseye maple), 24k gold leaf, 18k gold, mineral pigments.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden – Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden – Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden – Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood (Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden – Precious Flower Bed
Brooch with Earrings.
Wood(Makore, Rosewood, Taiwankus) Silver925, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
A sprout has emerged and bloomed in my favorite flower bed. Wear or display your own flower bed — one that gently changes with time. Add flowers you’ve found, or earrings you love, to create your own little landscape.
Let it grow, let it bloom, just like you.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden earring
Wood (rosewood & taiwankus ) Sterling silver, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Makiko Oda
My Little Garden earring
Wood (rosewood & taiwankus ) Sterling silver, 24k gold leaf, 18k gold.
Your little garden will bloom with the wind blowing in your ears. One flower decorates the ears with small earrings. You can also add plants you have picked to your garden. Enjoy your favorite garden.
Makiko Oda
Snow Night
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, silver leaf, rhodium plated sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Snow Night
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, silver leaf, rhodium plated sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Early Summer (W)
Necklace.
White sycamore and maple wood, 24K gold leaf, gold thread, 18K gold
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea – Moonlight
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, sterling silver, rhodium plated silver chain
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea – Moonlight
Necklace.
Rosewood, platinum leaf, sterling silver, rhodium plated silver chain
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea – Sunset
Necklace.
Taiwankus wood, 24K gold leaf, 18K gold, sterling silver
Makiko Oda
Splendor in the Sea – Sunset
Necklace.
Taiwankus wood, 24K gold leaf, 18K gold, sterling silver
Japanese artist Makiko Oda’s studies on environmental design, and plant life continue to be a key source of inspiration in her works. Her astute use of materials is evident in her elegant sculptural jewelry, formed with reclaimed slices of wood and layered with lustrous gold and silver leaf. Oda’s jewels reflect the varied expressions that plants show us: the way that green leaves ripple in the breeze and reflect sunlight, their ever-changing tones in the autumn as their borders overlap, and the elemental happiness that plants bring to people. Makiko aspires to create jewelry that “awakens feelings about nature’s natural forms and surrounding landscapes.”
She has been recognized with the Excellent Use of Materials Award at the International Craft Exhibition, Itami, Japan and the Excellent Prize award at the Japan Jewelry Art Competition.
SELECTED COLLECTIONS
- National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh , UK
- Numerous private collections throughout the United States and internationally









