5th Annual Ise Shima Akoya Pearl Jewelry Grand Prix 2022 Competition Results

Pearl FALCO’s Contest’s Theme for 2022. “Moonlight” 

Since ancient times, many cultures have cherished pearls as “Dewdrops from the Moon” dropped into the ocean. Just as we understand today, Calm and soothing moonlight mirrors the magnificent lustre of Akoya pearls. Pearl FALCO appreciates how we connected with so many beyond language, culture and nationality through Akoya pearl jewelry. Thank you to all who were able to participate in 2022!

Akoya Pearl Cultivation Is Facing Challenges Like Never Before

Akoya pearl cultivation faces enormous challenges, including climate change and ageing experienced pearl farmers. In only the last decade, Akoya pearl production has declined by 90%. In the previous two years alone, 80% of Akoya Oysters died from ocean temperature changes. These factors make luxury pearl jewellery production and design even more challenging!

For Maiko Makito, CEO of Pearl FALCO, Pearl FALCO is SO much more than selling Akoya pearl jewelry. It’s Family, Love, and Connection. I wish to connect You, Pearls, Ise Shima and the World.

6th Place No. 56
Celeste Chia / Singapore
Student of Nanyang Academy Of Fine Arts
‘Callisto’

7th Place No.84
Miriam Lee / Taiwan
Office Worker
‘Energy of Moon’

8th Place No. 92
Chou Tsung Yin / Taiwan
Jewellery Designer
‘Twinkled Around Moon’

9th Place No.77
Zhang Yiqi / China
Student of Raffles College of Higher Education
‘Under the Moonlight’

3rd Place  No. 100
Arushi Bhargava / India
Student of Pearl Academy
‘Daughter of the Moon’

4th Place No 80
Ng Yu Kee / Malaysia
Student of Raffles College of Higher Education
‘影’

1st Place  No. 101
Aastha Soni / India
Student of Pearl Academy
‘Heaven’s Hug’