Any books or Websites on Vintage Japanese pearl Jewelry names and/or marks?

[A Breaker]

My husband and I are very interested in the Japanese pearl jewelers names and marks of the Post WWII era. Are there any books or websites that might have lists or info.?

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I checked my copy of Pearls by Elisabeth Strack (itis back in stock at the GIA store: https://store.gia.edu/collections/books-charts/products/pearls-by-elisabeth-strack).

While there are 69 pages on Japanese cultured saltwater pearls, there are only a few paragraphs on the post WWII era, and I don't see the kind of commercial /industry information you seem to be looking for. I can't think of any other source; maybe @jshepherd knows if there is any?

 

[Hyun-Yoon Yoon]

The following link may be useful in ...

1. Pearl science laboratory : https://sinjuken.co.jp/book/

2. Japan precious magazine : https://www.japanprecious.com/

3. Japan pearl promotion association society : https://jp-pearl.com/

and are running the licence for the pearl expert : https://jp-pearl.com/pearlexperts

https://pearlexperts.thebase.in/

 

[A Breaker]

Thank you! I am still not finding much about the post WWII pearl industry in history.

 

[A Breaker]

I found something about Sakata A quote "I know Sakata. I lived in Japan 1971 to 1975. Navy. Sakata Pearls were highyly recommended by a Japanese friend so I went up to Tokyo-met with company representative and they designed my necklace/bracelet with me. Choker (4 strand) and bracelet so I could extend the length of the necklace beyond the choker-when I wanted. They are beautiful. Sakata registered them for me. I came across your posting because today I am trying to organize my jewelery for my will. I wanted to get an idea of the value." Anyone have a logo for Sakata?

 

[A Breaker]

I also found that Seiko made pearl necklaces as well. A bird flying (Swallow?) in a rectangle.

 

[A Breaker]

Fuji Pearl...I don't know much about them.

 

[A Breaker]

KITAMURA pearl

 

[A Breaker]

Older Tasakai Maker's mark. Back & Front. Tasaki says that they only use the stamp as authetication.

 

[pattye]

Very interesting; excellent photos! Thank you, A Breaker!

 

[A Breaker]

Thanks...(Not my photos). I thought it would be helpful when people ask for Pearl Maker ID for their inherited pearls. to have them all in 1 place. If you have any to add, please do! (I just read somewhere..that there was a disaster or economic downturn that caused many Japanese pearl jewelry companies to go out of business in the 50's & again in the 80's) So it would be nice to have a record of these, since Google does NOT help.