【COLLECTIBLE】"Umihotaru" Akoya Pearl (No. SU58260)
Jewelry that allows you to interchange pearls and base parts using a screw structure.
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Pearls are processed with an embedded K18 screw-receiving fitting.
Enjoy the unique individuality of each pearl, with its various colors and shapes, to the fullest with your preferred base part.
COLLECTIBLE PEARLS will be delivered in a specimen jar, along with a cleaning cloth and a certificate of authenticity.
◆Please choose your base parts from here.
◆You can read the production story here.
【Pearl Details】
SQ (SPECIAL PEARL QUALITY)
| NUMBER: SU58260 | ORIGIN: Tsushima, Japan |
| SHAPE: Baroque | SIZE: aprx. 8-9mm |
| COLOR: Green-Blue | GRADE [Nacre Thickness]: Thick |
| GRADE [Luster]: AA | GRADE [Blemishes]: AAA |
A single pearl with a deep teal color from the green-blue family.
While it has the slight distortion characteristic of baroque pearls, its round-like form makes it easy to pair with any base part.
*What is Umimihotaru (Sea Firefly)?
These are natural blue baroque Akoya pearls cultivated by one of Japan's leading farmers, established 120 years ago in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Only pearls with a mysterious blue, as if reflecting the Tsushima sea, are given the name "Umimihotaru" and certified as a single pearl brand.
Natural blue Akoya pearls are created when organic components from the shell penetrate the nacre layers, producing beautiful interference colors. Since this color emerges accidentally, it is rare and very valuable for the blue to appear beautifully and cover the entire pearl.
While natural blue Akoya pearls are known to be prone to color changes, "Umimihotaru" pearls have thick nacre layers and deep color, and undergo preservation processes under strict management to prevent color changes.
You can read an interview with the producers of Umimihotaru here.
◆For details regarding pearl quality and grading, please refer to the Our Pearls page.
※Pearls are fitted with K18YG screw receiver parts.
【Dedicated Parts】*Dedicated parts are sold separately. Dedicated parts can be found here.
We offer dedicated rings, earrings, etc., made of K18 Yellow Gold or Pt900, to which COLLECTIBLE PEARLs can be attached.
When attaching COLLECTIBLE PEARL to a dedicated ring or other dedicated parts, please ensure the screw is tightened clockwise until it's secure before use.
Please be aware that the screw may loosen slightly after prolonged use or if force is applied to the pearl.
【Specimen Stand】
A specimen stand, crafted by recorder and flute maker Kiyoto Hoshika, designed to display COLLECTIBLE PEARLs.
This unique specimen stand for pearls features beautifully curved lines created with delicate craftsmanship and the attractive grain of the wood.
※If you purchase a COLLECTIBLE PEARL, specimen stands are available for order. If desired, please add it via the COLLECTIBLE PEARL product options. Please note that if out of stock, there may be a waiting period.
Regarding Delivery Times
・For COLLECTIBLE PEARL purchases only, delivery is usually within 1 week.
・For dedicated rings, some sizes are always in stock, while others are not. Sizes not in stock will be made after your order, so please allow 2 to 6 weeks for production.
・The specimen stand may take approximately 2 to 6 weeks for production (shipping fees for separate deliveries are free).
About Stated Sizes
・The size of pearls varies slightly depending on the measurement position.
・Keshi and baroque pearls are approximate values measured by sifting.
※If you wish for 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.
