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Preserving the Luster: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Pearls

Preserving the Luster: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Pearls

Pearls are timeless, evoking images of classic elegance and sophisticated glamour. However, these natural gems require a bit of special attention t...

Exploring the Wonders of Pearl Shapes: Formation and Their Unique Value

Pearls have fascinated jewelry enthusiasts and collectors alike for centuries, not just for their lustrous beauty but also for their unique shapes....

Why does my pearl have different colors？

1.Understanding Pearl Color One might wonder if a white pearl with hints of color is still considered white. The color we perceive is a fusion of t...

Japanese Craftsmanship: The Essence of Lacquer Unveiled

The Essence and Evolution of Japanese Lacquerware Japanese lacquerware, a craft steeped in antiquity, is often thought to have sprung from the anci...

The Vibrant Red of Japanese Culture: Symbol of Protection, Strength, and Hope

The Passion for Red in Japanese Culture (赤, Aka) Red weaves a vibrant thread through the tapestry of Japanese culture, much like it does across man...

FOUNDER STORY

Aiko Nishimura grew up near Japan’s Lake Biwa, the birthplace of freshwater pearls, where she was immersed in her family’s business in sustainable ...

Japanese Heritage

The Nishimura family has been farming freshwater pearls in Japan’s Lake Biwa for the last three generations. In 1976, the BIWAKO brand was created ...

MODERN PEARL HEIRLOOM

At the heart of the BIWAKO brand is Lake Biwa's unique freshwater pearl mussels, known as IKECHO (Hyriopsis schlegelii) which play a vital role in ...