European and American high jewelry is said to be characterized by its dynamic design and craftsmanship. On the other hand, Japanese jewelry has a design that embodies a ``delicate'' sensibility and a refined technique of ``precision.'' The brilliance of Japanese high jewelry, which is considered both art and craft, creates jewelry that seems to penetrate the soul. Premium Japan will introduce carefully selected brands.

Kobe functions as a hub for not only domestically produced Akoya pearls, but also pearls from all over the world, including South Sea pearls from Australia, black lipped pearls from Tahiti, and conch pearls from Baja California. A processing company with excellent Japanese technology removes stains and dirt, improves its condition, and then exports it overseas again.

Pearls are thought to be white and round, but this is the result of selection, and just like humans, they come in a variety of shapes, including those that are distorted and those with dimples. Pearls slowly grow inside the mother oyster for over a year, but not all of them grow into perfect circles. Deformed pearls are called baroque and have been popular overseas since ancient times. The origin of the Baroque style of art that was popular in Europe from the end of the 1th century to the 16th century is said to be Baroque pearls. The pearls worn in ``Girl with a Pearl Earring,'' painted by the 18th century painter Vermeer, are also Baroque.

Once pearls are removed from the mother oyster, they are sorted based on their true roundness, presence of scratches, color, texture, and thickness of the wrap. Among these standards, the "Fiore" introduced here emphasizes the terry and winding. "Fiore" designs jewelry while respecting the individual differences of each pearl. If you are too particular about a perfect circle, there will be limits to your design. It is said that if the texture is strong and the curls are thick, irregular baroque, poppy, and conch pearls can be made into unique and valuable jewelry.

``FIORE prezioso'' is a collection made up of mostly one-of-a-kind pieces, designed by looking at each pearl individually. The natural pearl conch pearl necklace in the photo cannot be made the same twice. Since conch pearls cannot be cultivated, they are rare, and it took many years to create a well-balanced pearl color and shape. If I can't find a black lipped pearl in this shape, I won't be able to make a second octopus brooch. ``Fiore'' is a brand that thoroughly pursues the fun of pearls.

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