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Learn More About Pearl Science Laboratory (PSL) of Japan

⭐Identification report of type - PType-P identification certificate is special for "Aurora tennyo". The report describes TERI’s inspection result and attached aurora image. It is a kind of "Aurora Hanadama" in a broad sense.⭐Identification report of type - SPearl identification type - S, the highest quality of all kinds of mother oysters.There are also comments on natural colors and so on, the thickness of pearl layers were measured by X-ray.⭐Identification report of type - KPearl identification of type - K is another grade except for the highest quality certificate. It is mainly used in the "Strongest TERI" series. The report records the quality check of 5 items including the thickness of nacre.

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Akoya Pearls: Learn About Akoya Cultured Pearls!

The highest quality white Akoya pearls are called "hanadama" by the Japanese pearl circle. The term “Hanadama” was coined by the father of cultured pearls himself, Kokichi Mikimoto. He used this term to designate his finest, most beautiful pearls. “Hanadama” directly translates from Japanese to “Spherical Flower” and are also often called “Flower Pearls” by those in the trade. The delicate shades of pink shimmering over their surfaces are said to be reminiscent of the famous Cherry blossoms that bloom throughout Japan in the Springtime.

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