Kojima Company

SUMMER WISH NECKLACES

sarah — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:39:54 +0000

A new harvest of “WISH NECKLACES” is in! These necklaces are hand made with a variety of special pearls. Available in 16 or 18 inches, in black or new golden weave cords, and finished with a simple sterling silver hook clasp. These necklaces have been VERY popular, easy to wear casually, great for vacation, or gifts for trendy youngsters. Tahitian pearl wish necklaces look really GREAT ON MEN! Thank you for supporting hand made and pearl ART.. may all your wishes come true!

SUMMER SHOWS 2012

sarah — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:27:36 +0000

Kojima Company will be exhibiting in conjunction with Pacific Pearls in the wholesale trade room of the following shows…. Hope to see you there! We’ll be showing a great big bunch of new pearls to inspire your designs and reignite your love of originality.

Intergem
SAN MATEO COUNTY EVENT CENTER
[Expo Hall]
2495 South Delaware
San Mateo, CA 94403

JUNE 1-3, 2012

SHOW HOURS:
Friday 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

and

SANTA MONICA CIVIC AUDITORIUM
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

JUNE 15-17, 2012

SHOW HOURS:
Friday 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm

Lou.. I will miss you!

sarah — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:26:10 +0000

My dear friend Lou Zeldis passed away yesterday.. and I am so blessed to have known him in this life. I met Lou waiting in line for a taxi in Tucson about ten years ago.. he was tall, poised and wearing about 25 necklaces (each one with a story, each one of his creations). We shared a taxi and became immediate buddies. Lou was the sort of person that you couldn’t help but notice in a crowd of thousands.. he glowed, it was impossible for Lou to hide. His art was an extension of his wonder. Lou was brilliant, having traveled and lived abroad for most of his life, Lou chose to speak his own language, a sort of glamorous pigeon which everyone understood. Lou refused to drive a car, and delighted in walking and taking the slower route. Lou was FUN.. the sort that would tie your hair to the strings of helium balloons and enjoy a sunny afternoon on the lawn blowing bubbles. So as I sit here writing.. knowing that you must have been needed for a incredible art installation in the sky Lou.. I thank you for your teachings, and for including me in the group of thousands of artists and free spirits world wide who all loved you and delighted in the character you were and shall always be… Here’s to the power of 9!

Not your grandma’s pearls… but we have those too!

sarah — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:11:22 +0000

SPRING SHOWS 2012

sarah — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:14:21 +0000

Intergem Jewelry Show:
We will exhibit as Pacific Pearls in the trade room of both these shows.

SANTA MONICA CIVIC AUDITORIUM
1855 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401

March 30-April 1, 2012

SHOW HOURS:
Friday 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm

AND

SAN MATEO COUNTY EVENT CENTER
[Expo Hall]
2495 South Delaware
San Mateo, CA 94403

APRIL 6-8, 2012

SHOW HOURS:
Friday 12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 am-5:00 pm

A VALLENTINE PHOTO MONTAGE FOR YOU ALL!

sarah — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:51:08 +0000

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY, MAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE PEARLS AROUND YOUR HEART!

JAPAN KASUMI 2012 HARVEST

DOUGLAS FARMER OF CORTEZ PEARLS TAKING NOTE OF THE SONG OF THE WATER DRAGON JAPAN KASUMI NECKLACE

HOW TO WEAR KOJIMA PEARLS

THE VENERABLE ELIZABETH STRACK AND BLAIRE THE GEMGEEK EXTRAORDINAIRE HAVE A PEARLY MEETING OF THE MINDS

HOW TO WEAR KOJIMA PEARLS

HOW TO WEAR PEARLS..THANK YOU FRANCOIS!

HOW TO WEAR KOJIMA PEARLS AND MEAN IT!

HOW TO SHOW KOJIMA PEARLS

The Song of the Water Dragon

sarah — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:40:45 +0000

All natural color cutrured baroque pearls from Lake Kasumi 2011 harvest. Sizes 13-16mm

The best strand I have ever assembled! What a joy to see these glow.
Please come have a look at our booth in the GJX #107 January 31st – February 5th 2012 Tucson Gem Show.

KOJIMA PEARLS ARE ALWAYS TESTED ON ANIMALS

sarah — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 22:05:06 +0000

HAPPY YEAR OF THE WATER DRAGON TO YOU ALL … DESTINED TO BE A WONDERFUL YEAR IN PEARLS!

…AND A BRILLIANT NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL

sarah — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:43:58 +0000

As I sit here in the warm studio, I am happy to know that I was able to bring joy to many ladies and pearl wearing gentlemen this Holiday Season. Wow .. we were busy around here! With four shows in four weeks leading up to Christmas, I was a pearl whirlwind all over California, meeting pearl lovers, designers, friends and family… and then came the last minute online shoppers. So now the dust has settled and we are enjoying the peace and quiet here.. designing new pieces and anxiously awaiting the fresh harvest of Japan Kasumi pearls set to arrive in the middle of January 2012.
TO KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR … FOR THE FIRST TWELVE DAYS OF 2012… WE WILL BE HAVING A SALE OF 12% OFF EVERYTHING ON OUR WEBSITE.WHEN ORDERING PLEASE USE DISCOUNT CODE: HAPPYHAPPYPEARLS
(no further discounts apply during this time).
Here are some of the latest pieces we have enjoyed making:

Sea of Cortez pearls with diamonds on white gold.

Hand carved cameo and fresh water pearl brooch made of sterling silver

Natural pistachio color Tahitian baroque pearls with 14K yellow gold.

Cowrie shells with a large Chinese fresh water accent pearl.

Natural color Tahitian circle pearls with cowrie shell and tourmaline beads.

Natural color Tahitian circle pearls 12-14mm finished with a brushed gold vermeil clasp.

Chinese fresh water pearls with neon pink knots finished with a satin finish gold vermeil clasp.

18" long necklace of natural color Japan Kasumi pearls on black cord.

Double strand pearl medley necklace.

TUCSON 2012 – GJX BOOTH #107 – JAN. 31st – FEB. 5th 2012

sarah — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:05:19 +0000

As the year winds down, and leaves rustle in chilly winds… we start to look forward to our biggest show of the year. The annual Tucson Gem and Mineral show.. a cornucopia of all things gemological and mineral is by far my favorite show. Tens of thousands of buyers and dealers descend upon an otherwise sleepy sprawling town in the desert to soak up some sun and trade baubles (and sometimes full dinosaur skeletons). There are dozens and dozens of shows through out the city, each with their own focus and ambiance. From parking lots to convention centers and massive tents, the city is a buzz with rock hounds, miners, designers, jewelers, and collectors.

AS ALWAYS …. KOJIMA COMPANY AND PACIFIC PEARLS WILL BE EXHIBITING IN BOOTH # 107 AT THE

GEM AND JEWELRY EXCHANGE (GJX) Show Address: 198 S. Granada Ave., Tucson AZ 85701 (across the street from the AGTA show)

January 31st through February 5th, 2012

Hours: Tuesday 31st thru Saturday 4th – 10:00am to 6:00pm

Sunday 5th – 10:00am to 4:00pm*

*No buyers admitted after 3:00pm on closing day, Sunday 5th.

Please visit : http://www.gjxusa.com/gjxbuyer.html

for information on buyer registration. This is a wholesale only show.

We will be exhibiting the latest harvest of Japan Kasumi pearls, the most recent variety of Chinese fresh water pearls, vintage Japan Akoya pearls, a huge selection of loose pearls, singles and pairs, a variety of natural pearls in both loose and strands… and ofcourse one of a kind jewelry.

It’s always a party.. please stop by, and or email us with any special requests. (Fuji’s birthday is February 2nd.. make sure to remind him!