時空 Jikū – Sixty Collection Bracelet

This Akoya pearl bracelet carries a story as rare as the pearls themselves.

The pearls were obtained from the great-grandson of Yasuie Tōdō, the inventor of pearl stain removal in 1922 and founder of Takahashi Pearl. More than a century ago, Tōdō invested in pearl farms in Sukumo City, Kōchi Prefecture, where the world’s first round cultured pearls were created. Although a flood in 1920 destroyed those farms, his later invention of stain removal became a cornerstone of modern pearl processing and remains widely used today.

Kept in his family for decades, these pearls are estimated to be at least 60 years old—likely older, perhaps from the period when Sukumo’s pearl farms were still active. While they are not flawless, their meaning lies in their origin and the history they carry.

This bracelet is made with carefully selected 9.0–10.0 mm Akoya pearls, strung with the all-knot technique using gray thread. The 19.5 cm length is adjustable with an SV925 clip clasp, allowing flexibility and a secure fit.

The pearls are baroque in shape, with a soft white luster that reflects the depth of their nacre. Their quiet beauty embodies both elegance and the richness that only time and history can create.

More than a piece of jewelry, this bracelet is a link to Japan’s pearl heritage and the legacy of Yasuie Tōdō.

Here is a more detailed article on this fascinating history.

Akoya Pearls with a Century of History – The Sixty Collection Bracelet