Natural Blue Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7–7.5mm | Baroque, Hand Knotted
Komurasaki-Little Purple
$470.00
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Komurasaki – Natural Blue Akoya Baroque Pearl Bracelet
Pearl Size: 7.0–7.5 mm
Luster: Strong
Surface: Smooth, Metallic Appearance
Bracelet Length: 20.5 cm (8.1 inches)
Stringing: Hand-Knotted, Four Knots Between Each Pearl
Thread Color: Light Purple (Lavender)
Clasp: Clip-Style Clasp
Clasp Material: Rhodium-Plated Silver
Pearl Origin: Tsushima, Japan
Made in Japan
Brand: Flower Jem
Product Name: Komurasaki
Such strong luster and such a deep blue, don’t you think?
This is a bracelet made with natural blue Akoya baroque pearls.
It has been hand-knotted with pale purple thread, something like lavender.
Although the pearls are baroque in shape, their surfaces are smooth, with an almost metallic appearance. They have strong luster and a deep blue color.
These pearls score highly in the main qualities that make pearls beautiful.
The thread is a new one that I purchased only recently.
I personally love this color, so instead of tying two knots between each pearl as I usually do, I tied four knots to emphasize them. Incidentally, traditional all-knot stringing normally uses just one knot between each pearl.
Anyway, the strong luster and deep blue color of these pearls are truly wonderful.
I would love for you to wear this bracelet and visit a pearl shop or jewelry store.
“Oh my… Those are some rather lovely pearls you’re wearing. Are they natural?”
“Yes, they are. Thank you.”
“Beautiful… May I ask where you bought them?”
“Flower Jem.”
“Flower Jam?”
“Jem!”
“Jam?”
Incidentally, the pearl dealers I work with often mistakenly call my business “Flower Jam.”
Well, I don’t really mind what the pearl dealers call it.
What bothers me more is that I’ve only recently realized that my shop’s name doesn’t contain the word “Pearl.”
Most pearl shops have “Pearl” properly included in their names, don’t they?
Now, these pearls are so lovely that I don’t think there’s much more I need to explain.
Oh, wait. There is something else.
These pearls were harvested at a pearl farm on Tsushima, an island near the border between Japan and South Korea.
More than 100 years ago, a certain pearl dealer took legal action against Kokichi Mikimoto, who held patents that gave him exclusive rights over Akoya pearl cultivation.
The dealer finally won his case on the third attempt, and as a result, pearl cultivation became open to everyone.
However, for several years following the lawsuit, pearl cultivation was still restricted in Mie Prefecture.
One of his employees had once told him, “There used to be wild Akoya pearl oysters in my hometown.”
Remembering those words, he traveled to Tsushima and began cultivating pearls there for the first time.
Even today, there are around 40 Akoya pearl farms whose origins can be traced back to his efforts.
These pearls were born at a pearl farm with such a long history.
Although the farm’s approach may go somewhat against the trends of the times, it continues to place great importance on the thickness of the nacre.
I think these pearls are a beautiful example of the results of that dedication.
And one more thing.
“Komurasaki” is a Japanese word written as 小紫（Little Purple）.
Personally, I find it a rather chic, old-fashioned word with a certain traditional Japanese charm. I really like it.
Well then,
Pearl Bless You.
Here is a video showing the making of the Komurasaki bracelet.
You can also see the pearls in their natural, unpolished behind-the-scenes appearance, which will help you appreciate their quality.
You can also watch how I tie four knots between each pearl.
Why not give hand-knotting pearls a try yourself?
🌸Here is a video showing the making of the Komurasaki bracelet.
You can also see the pearls in their natural, unpolished behind-the-scenes appearance, which will help you appreciate their quality.
You can also watch how I tie four knots between each pearl.
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