Inside a Pearl Nucleus Factory: How the Core of an Akoya Pearl Is Made
See how pearl nuclei are cut from shell, polished into precise spheres, inspected, and prepared for use in Akoya pearl cultivation.
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.
Comparing Natural White Akoya Pearls from Tsushima and Ehime
A comparison of natural white Akoya pearls from Tsushima and Yusu, Ehime, focusing on subtle differences in color, nacre, and appearance.
Comparing Natural White Akoya Pearls from Tsushima and Ehime
A comparison of three natural white Akoya pearl strands from Tsushima and Yusu, Ehime, looking at differences in color, nacre, cultivation, and pre-tr
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
Newsletter Exclusive: South Sea Pearls at Lawson
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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
A record that begins with making a bracelet from small Akoya Keshi pearls and continues into the work and events of the year-end period. Rather than e
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
What Makes a Pearl “Good”?Pearls are often judged by familiar standards such as luster, shape, surface quality, color, size, and nacre thickness.
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