Japan Pearl Tour and the 7th Japan Pearl Fair hosted by the Japan Pearl Exporters Association

[jeg]

I’m so glad you posted those pics, Newberry. They are two of my favorite pieces in your collection!

 

[eolian pearls]

What an amazing adventure @jeg!!!! Thank you for taking us along! So much passion and dedication is behind the beautiful pearls we have the pleasure to see and wear. It must have been a dream to see it all and meet the wonderful pearl people, oh and let’s not forget all the incredible beauties you saw during the fair as well!!! And if I put all the fantastic food into the mix as well your trip is as good as it gets on so many levels;-)

Here are my answers to your questions:

1. I own a classic 7-7,5mm pinked akoya strand ( Hanadama quality from Takahashi) and a couple of baroque necklaces white and silver blue in different sizes. And special colored akoyas and keshis as well;-) I do LOVE the akoyas.

2. What attracts me to akoyas is the luster and orient, I just cant get over how luminous the akoyas are and I am especially mesmerized by the “aurora” effect on baroque silvers. The only thing that would discourage me from buying akoyas is the price of hight grade pearls.

3. I would love to own a Madama strand sometime in the future…and some more larger baroque silver blue strands…and multi keshi strands as well…yes akoyas definitely feature on my wish list;-)

 

[jeg]

Thanks for all your answers, everyone! I like hearing about your wish lists

I’m attaching a little map that was handed out at the Japan Pearl Fair. It’s a map of pearl shops in Kobe, if anyone might be heading to Kobe…