Too Many Pearls, Too Little Time
Hello.Last night, I published a newsletter subscriber-only post, but I discovered that all overseas access had been blocked.I finally finishe
Voice Thoughts I can’t always say out loud.
I write when something stays with me—a moment, a pearl, or a passing thought. “Voice” is where I share these reflections,from behind the scenes of pearl-making, and sometimes, just from everyday life.
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A Short Night with Pearls in Osaka
Hello. This is Flower Jem.Recently, the weather has been difficult to understand. It rains, then it becomes warm, and then suddenly it gets cold
Just Before the Auction: Thoughts on the Current Akoya Pearl Market
Hello, this is Flower Jem.The tax filing season is approaching again this year.When I was in elementary school, I was the type who rushed to
A Keshi Bracelet, Year-End Days, and Continuing as I Am
Remaking a Keshi Bracelet at the Beginning of the YearHello, this is Flower Jem.A new year has begun, and today, January 2nd, I spent my time
About Pearls, Words, and What Truly Matters
Hello,This is Flower Jem.Today is December 20, 2025.The year is almost over, and Christmas is just around the corner.As for me, I am comp
How We Choose Pearls, How We Choose Ourselves
Hello, this is Flower Jem.It has been about a month and a half since I last posted an article.In the past several weeks, I have been pouring almo
From a Lost Pearl Sanctuary: The Story Behind the Sixty Series
More than 60 years ago, these Akoya pearls were harvested in a place once destined to be the world’s pearl capital. Known as the Sixty Series, they em
A Day of Pearls: Creating, Listing, and Lessons Learned
I have often heard that the more items you list, the stronger your shop becomes in searches and SEO.With this in mind, I have decided to increase
Pearl Durability: Why Pearls Are Stronger Than You Think
Many people believe pearls are fragile and easily scratched. But is that really true? From my own experiences wearing and handling pearls for years,
Joy I Can’t Quite Explain — A Flower Jem Day
On the day I finally met an overseas customer face to face, I kept asking myself why the joy felt so big—and I’m still finding the answer.Postal
Akoya Pearls with a Century of History – The Sixty Collection Bracelet
Hello, it’s been a while since my last post.This time, I’d like to share an article about Akoya pearls harvested more than 60 years ago.I origina