Why Are Akoya Pearls Harvested in Winter? The Secret Behind Their Luster
Why Is Akoya Pearl Harvesting Done in Winter?Akoya pearls are harvested from late November to March, depending on the farm. Some farms start as e
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.
A Night with Blue Baroque Pearls: Finding the Perfect Pair
Friday Night: Returning to My Pearl Work in KobeDuring the weekdays, I work in Osaka in a job unrelated to pearls. But finally, it's Friday, and
Akoya Pearl Auctions and Market Trends in 2025
Japan continues to experience cold winter days, but every year around this time, auctions for freshly harvested Akoya pearls take place.In
The Complexity of “Madama” and Pearl Certification
The Complexity of "Madama" and Pearl CertificationI run a small business selling Akoya pearl products, and I regularly receive inquiries about pe
Elegance in Every Detail: The Making of Your Pearl Earrings
The following text is a product description of pearl products listed on Etsy. I took the opportunity to transcribe it on this website. The contents i
Pearl Beauty: Quality, Preference & Price Influence
This article is a direct copy of the product description of pearl earrings posted on Etsy. I have mentioned the six elements that make up the beauty
Valentine’s Day Memories and Heartwarming Trip with My Mother
Today is February 13th.From the radio I listen to every morning, there has been a lot of talk about Valentine's Day specials. Apparently, men are sta
How Selling Pearls Led to My Etsy Journey
Today is February 9th.Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time preparing for my tax return, which has taken away precious time with pearls. In th
Through a Conversation with My Tax Accountant, I Realized Why I Devote Myself to Pearls
I just realized that my blog hasn't been updated since October 13.As I mentioned in previous posts, I left my job at a pearl company last y
Kinkakuji temple
This Saturday, I went to my favorite motorcycle shop in Kyoto to get the oil changed. Usually, I go back home right after the oil change, b
How Indonesian Workers Are Helping Sustain Akoya Pearl Farming
I’ve completely fallen behind on updating my articles.My work outside of pearls has been incredibly busy, leaving me with less time to dedicate to pe
Who to buy pearls from
This time I created a new necklace and wrote a product description for it, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to introduce it here. I wrote it to