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
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Reflections & Stories
Personal essays, thoughts, daily life, and stories from behind the scenes of Flower Jem.
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
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
How a Pearl Gacha Was Born: A True Story of Frustration, Strategy, and Quiet Rebellion
This article is based on the subtitles I added to a recent video documenting the production process of a handmade pendant from my Hold Series.
A Pendant, a Letter, and the Invisible Thread That Connects Us
Halfway Through June, with Rain and ReflectionsIt’s already mid-June of 2025, and with the arrival of the rainy season this week, each day has be
Golden Week at Home: Flowers, BBQ, and Blog Reorganization
Golden Week at Home: Flowers, BBQ, and Blog ReorganizationFrom the end of April to the beginning of May, Japan celebrates its long holiday known
The Shape of Holding: Baroque Pearls and Imperfect Metalwork
In the past few weeks, I’ve been immersed in metal engraving.https://youtu.be/XnCzm5OiO6EBefore that, I was busy making a number of necklac
What Are Baroque Pearls? They’re Oddly Shaped—But Are They Valuable?
I was in my third year working for a pearl company when I bought my first Akoya blue baroque pearl through the company.After seeing it every day, I r
Why I Didn’t Recommend My Favorite Pearl: On Music, Modesty, and Listening with the Heart
The other day, I went to a bar with a friend I hadn’t seen in six months.There was a sign that said the bar focused on 1970s rock music.Just as w