Ise Shima is the foremost location on earth that shares beautifully cultivated round Akoya pearls worldwide. In 1890, Mr Kokichi Mikimoto, a trader from Ise Shima, sought to create diamond grade pearls and devoted years to better understand oyster cultivation in Ise Shima, with the assistance of Tokyo University Professor, Dr Kakichi Mitsukuri and his student, Mr Tokichi Nishikawa.
Pearl Falco is proud to be a part of this grand historic legacy. When visiting Ise Shima and our Pearl Falco Showroom, one can better appreciate the hard work and innovation of generations of Ise Shima families. Now, over 120 years later, Ise Shima has built a local economy involving all aspects of pearl cultivation, including collection, cleaning, preparation and the design and creation of luxury pearl jewellery.