Akoya Pearls for Men trending in Japan ...?

[jshepherd]

This is an interesting article that sort of follows the trend we've been seeing since Joc Pederson wore them playing baseball. I love the concept using natural-color baroques!

Japan pearl prices surge as men too don the precious beads

 

[CortezPearls]

And probably in the Western World too, particularly the US and Britain!
What I also found interesting in this article you shared is this:

Pearls traded for roughly 850,000 yen per kilogram in 2019, according to survey data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The figure is approximately 5% higher than the previous year.
The production of pearls fell by 10% in 2020 to roughly 16 tons, representing the second consecutive annual decline.

So it seems the die-offs are continuing, but 16 tons/year are still a very good amount of pearls. If men start consuming baroque Akoya pearls it would be good for the industry, since most people are looking for the classic Akoya look: Round & White.

 

[JerseyPearl]

I am so pleased to see pearls becoming a genderless gemstone! Everyone should be wearing their pearls.