These are Akoya pearl earrings, featuring a surface luster with a transparent, emerald green-like sheen. While the pearls are baroque-shaped, the surface is very smooth and has a lustrous, water-like shine. There are some small dot-like wounds on the surface of these pearls, but they are positioned so that they are not visible when viewed from the front while wearing the earrings.

Of course, it’s always preferable for pearls to be free of wounds, but since these pearls are created by living Akoya oysters, please be kind and understand that the oyster might have been tired too. In fact, when cultured Akoya oysters are in poor health, they tend to produce pearls with more wounds.

Additionally, starting from this product, I have decided to use slightly larger silicone backs for the earrings. There were a fair number of requests for larger backs as the previous ones were smaller. I found a pair of backs that seem to be just the right size, so I’ll be using these for the time being.

Now, regarding these pearls, in lower lighting, they show a strong emerald green color. Under stronger light, they appear in gentle shades of blue, with subtle hints of pink and reddish hues. This is a color rarely seen in Akoya pearls, but after blue, this green-toned color is one of my favorites. I have them with me right now, and the surface is exceptionally smooth. While there are small dot-like wounds, the pearls are still very captivating.

Now, as we’ve entered September, various festivals are starting to be prepared across Japan. I live in Osaka on weekdays, in the southern part near Kansai International Airport. This area is famous for its festivals, and locals often say, “There are many people who think about nothing but festivals all year round.” A festival will take place around October 13, where many portable shrines (mikoshi) will be carried through the streets. I’ve only seen it on TV, but it’s a rather wild festival, with mikoshi crashing into houses or knocking down utility poles.

During the festival, parking in my apartment’s lot is prohibited. Since the mikoshi will pass in front of the apartment, we won’t be able to take our cars out. I was surprised to see how much influence the festival has. Incidentally, this notification was delivered to our mailbox.

Lately, I’ve been hearing the sound of festival music practice every evening. Upon researching, I found that this festival has been held since the 1700s. It’s been going on for an incredibly long time. When I think about how, 300 years ago, the same music was played in this area, and the people of that time listened to it, I feel deeply moved.

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