【COLLECTIBLE】"Umihotaru" Akoya Pearl (No. SU58242)
Collect, swap, and display
Jewelry that lets you enjoy the unique character of each pearl in every detail.
Jewelry for "collecting pearls."
The pearls selected for COLLECTIBLE PEARL are truly valuable and rare pieces, carefully chosen from many others.
Please find the perfect pearl just for you.
You can view the production story here
【Pearl Details】
SQ (SPECIAL PEARL QUALITY)
| NUMBER: SU58242 | ORIGIN: Tsushima, Japan |
| SHAPE: Baroque | SIZE: aprx.8-9mm |
| COLOR: Blue tones | GRADE [Luster]: Thick |
| GRADE [Luster]: AAA | GRADE [Scratches]: AAA |
A blue-yellow sea firefly.
Depending on the light, its beautiful iridescent colors shine like a rainbow.
This shape is easy to combine with parts that make the most of the top surface of the pearl, such as stud earrings and rings.
※What is a sea firefly?
Natural-colored blue baroque Akoya pearls cultivated by one of Japan's leading pearl farms, which has been in business for 120 years in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Only pearls with a mystical blue that seems to reflect the sea of Tsushima are given the name "sea firefly" and are certified as a single pearl brand.
Natural-colored blue Akoya pearls are created when organic components from the shell enter the nacre, producing beautiful iridescent colors. Because this color occurs accidentally, it is rare and highly valuable for the blue to appear beautifully across the entire pearl.
Natural-colored blue Akoya pearls are said to be prone to color changes, but "sea fireflies"have thick nacre and deep colors, and undergo a preservation process under strict management to make them less prone to color changes.
You can view an interview with a sea firefly producer here.
For details regarding pearl quality and grades, please check the Our Pearls page.
※The pearl is fitted with a K18YG screw-in part.
【Dedicated Parts】※Dedicated parts are sold separately. Dedicated parts are available here
We offer dedicated rings and earrings made of K18 Yellow Gold or Pt900 that can hold a COLLECTIBLE PEARL.
When attaching a COLLECTIBLE PEARL to a dedicated ring or other dedicated parts, please tighten the screw firmly all the way clockwise before use
Please use with care, as the screw may loosen slightly after prolonged use or when force is applied to the pearl.
【Specimen Stand】
A specimen stand made by recorder and flute maker Kiyoto Hoshi, designed todisplay a COLLECTIBLE PEARL.
This unique specimen stand, made especially for pearls, features beautiful curves crafted with extremely delicate handwork and the beauty of natural wood grain.
※If you purchase a COLLECTIBLE PEARL, the specimen stand is sold to order. If you wish to add one, please add it from the COLLECTIBLE PEARL product options. Please note that it may take some time if the item is out of stock.
Regarding delivery times
・For purchases of a COLLECTIBLE PEARL only, delivery is usually within one week.
・Dedicated rings are always kept in stock in some sizes, but not all. Sizes that are out of stock will be made after you place your order, so please allow a production period of approximately 2 to 6 weeks.
・The specimen stand may take approximately 2 to 6 weeks to produce. (Shipping for separate delivery is free.)
Regarding the listed sizes
・Pearl sizes may vary slightly depending on where they are measured.
・The sizes for Keshi and Baroque pearls are approximate values measured using a sieve.
※If you would like gift wrapping, please add it to your cart from here.
*Each pearl sometimes has blemishes and flaws on the surface which actually indicate that a pearl is authentic. *For any enquiries and further information about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us before the purchase. *The pearls and jewelries on the image may slightly differ from their actual color, texture and design due to the display resolution on different devices.
