The Beauty of Pearls
Ohara Pearl's jewelry uses Akoya pearls, primarily from Shima, Ise City, Mie Prefecture, as well as South Sea pearls cultivated in Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other locations, and Tahitian black pearls cultivated in Tahiti, French Polynesia, and other regions.
Akoya pearls have been cherished since ancient times for their multiple layers of nacre, which give them the most beautiful luster.
South Sea pearls, which have been gaining popularity in recent years, often feature exotic colors, while Tahitian black pearls captivate many with their diverse hues, including gray, black, blue, green, and purple.
Ohara Pearl also handles high-grade pearls such as rare Akoya pearls 9mm or larger, Tennyo/Hanadama, Venus/Phoenix, and Peacock pearls.
No two are alike — a testament to authenticity
Each pearl differs slightly in color, shape, and size.
These beautiful pearls, each with its own unique character, are the ultimate collaboration of human ingenuity, shellfish, and the sea. Without any one of these, no beautiful pearl can be created.
At Ohara Pearl, we carefully select each individual pearl to best bring out its natural beauty, matching it to the design. We deliver jewelry that maximizes the beauty of each pearl.
Three Elements to Identify Pearl Quality
"Maki" refers to the thickness of the nacre layer covering the surface of the pearl's nucleus. Generally, a thicker nacre is considered better from the perspective of the pearl's durability.
"Teri" refers to the pearl's brilliance. Pearls with a strong luster are considered higher quality than those with a dull luster, and this varies depending on the thickness, uniformity of thickness, and translucency of the nacre.
Pearls are natural blessings created by shellfish. Since no two are alike, each individual pearl may have small indentations called "ekubo." These give rise to a natural, gentle texture.
The color of Akoya pearls creates a deep luster through the overlapping of various colored nacre layers. South Sea pearls, on the other hand, often feature exotic hues, while Tahitian black pearls are characterized by a diverse range of colors including gray, black, blue, green, and purple. At Ohara Pearl, we carefully select and use pearls with deep, rich colors.