The Story of Pearls | Tensei Pearl
The Story of Pearls
Knowing a pearl
makes choosing more fun.
Pearls are born in the sea. This is your starting point for learning how they form and what makes them special, and for finding the pearl that suits you.
Types of pearls
There are many kinds of pearls in the world.
This is because the mother oysters that produce them live in different waters depending on their species.
In general, the warmer the water, the larger the mother oysters grow, and the larger the pearls they produce.
Read about pearl types and features →
Pearl quality
How to judge pearls
Like people, every pearl has its own character, so no two are exactly alike anywhere in the world. A pearl's value is determined by six factors: size, color, luster, nacre, shape and blemishes (dimples).
Read about quality and how to choose →The history of pearls
An introduction to the history of pearls, said to be the oldest gem in the world.
Read the history of pearls →
Pearl culture in our area
In 1627, to create a source of income for the domain, the Uwajima Domain set up "kesshutsu-ami" (cooperative fishing organizations) in Sugeshi, Nari and Hirai on Yura Peninsula.
The history of Yura Peninsula and pearl culture →
