OUR CARVED TAHITIAN PEARLS FEATURED IN JCK MAGAZINE!
August 5, 2010Gem of the Ocean
“Carved Tahitian pearls start at $100; Kojima Company, Oakland, Calif.; 510-387-1188; kojimapearl.com
French Polynesian carvers are taking aim at larger and higher-quality pearls. In the past, most work was done on low-grade cultured pearls, where artful carving could significantly improve a blemished bead. But new carved pearls have very thick nacre with carving to 1 mm in depth and feature elegant tribal patterns.
Sarah Canizzaro, owner of the Kojima Company in Oakland, Calif., says with these pearls, buyers are getting more than a gem from the sea. “They’re getting a pearl, not just from Polynesian waters, but with a Polynesian motif that tells a story from the rich and varied culture of the islands.” Carved pearls from Kojima are available in rounds from 12 mm to 15 mm, with some drops and baroques as long as 17 mm. Prices start at $100. —Blaire Beavers”
Thank you to Blaire Beavers who took note of these precious pearls and worked tirelessly to make sure the industry’s leading publication did the same. Blaire truly loves pearls and has an eye for gems as well. She has written countless articles and is a frequent contributor to
under the handle “GEM GEEK”.
Blaire can be found giving lectures about pearls nation wide and with her ear to the water … can always be a trusted source for the latest news in the pearl industry. She is also an AWESOME photographer!
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