TOP10 – The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery 2020

TOP10 – The Grand Prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery 2020

We would like to thank all entrants, supporters, jewelry school tutors, critics and instructors, local government officials, community members from Ise Shiman Japan, the Embassy of Japan and all exhibition visitors. Thank you so much for your support. We are greatly...
Adding Brightness – Platinum vs White Gold

Adding Brightness – Platinum vs White Gold

While gold is regularly used in jewelry, platinum is more commonly used in industrial applications. Interestingly, each of these metals’ best known applications help to explain their popularity in specific instances and their market value during changing...
Traveling to Ise Shima for Your Special Occasion

Traveling to Ise Shima for Your Special Occasion

In Japan, many are familiar with “Shinjyu Kon,” or “Pearl Wedding Anniversary,” marking a couple’s 30th wedding anniversary, celebrated with gifts of pearl jewelry for their loved ones. To mark this or a couple’s other special...
The Nature and Quality of Pearls

The Nature and Quality of Pearls

Pearls – The One Living Gem Stone Born in Nature Crafted with Human Love Each piece of pearl jewelry has a special story behind its creation until it arrives in the Pearl FALCO Showroom. After harvesting, cleaning, processing, grading and crafting each pearl jewelry...