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The Japan Pearl Export and Processing Cooperative Association was established as a commercial cooperative under Japanese law in September 1950 (Showa 25). At the time of its establishment, the global pearl market was immature and a sound market was needed. To meet these needs, the main purpose of the association is to ensure that high-quality pearls are smoothly circulated in the market at a stable price, so as to build a sound market. Since its establishment more than 70 years ago, the trade union has devoted itself to hosting bidding fairs and has made great contributions to the development of Japan's pearl industry. The combination is abbreviated as PEPCA, which is the abbreviation of the beginning of the trade union's English name, Japan Pearl Export and Processing Cooperative Association.
Pearl quality factors are mainly divided into Nacre, Luster, Shape, Blemish, and Color. "Specially Selected Pearl" is an evaluation given by PEPCA's top professional team after careful evaluation. The pearls are visually screened and carefully selected by a team of experts based on the factors of the pearls, and this title has been given to those evaluated and certified as being of the highest quality category as a result of comprehensive and rigorous quality evaluation.
Since August 2017, the "Specially Selected Pearl" has been subdivided into two grades, "SUPEARL" and "GRANPEARL", with "SUPEARL" using a gold tag and "GRANPEARL" using a silver tag. In the new classification, the original "Specially Selected Pearl" are equivalent to the graded "GRANPEARL", while those of better quality and rarer than the "GRANPEARL" are called "SUPEARL". The "SUPEARL" pearls, which are even better and rarer than the "GRANPEARL", are the best of the best and have been carefully selected. Both "SUPEARL" and "GRANPEARL" are pearls of the highest quality.
Since August 2017, the "Specially Selected Pearl" has been subdivided into two grades, "SUPEARL" and "GRANPEARL", with "SUPEARL" using a gold tag and "GRANPEARL" using a silver tag. In the new classification, the original "Specially Selected Pearl" are equivalent to the graded "GRANPEARL", while those of better quality and rarer than the "GRANPEARL" are called "SUPEARL". The "SUPEARL" pearls, which are even better and rarer than the "GRANPEARL", are the best of the best and have been carefully selected. Both "SUPEARL" and "GRANPEARL" are pearls of the highest quality.
Types of pearls identified: AKOYA pearls, Tahitian pearls, golden and white south sea pearls.
Method of Review and Judgment: Visual examination.
Examination and appraisal: The most important feature of the examination and appraisal of "Specially Selected Pearl" is that it must be unanimously approved by at least six core PEPCA experts before the designation of the "Specially Selected Pearl" is certified.
In addition, all qualified pearls will be exhibited in the bidding meeting held by PEPCA on the following day, so that more bidders can participate in the competition. If the bidders have reservations about the "Specially Selected Pearl", PEPCA will start the re-evaluation process.'' This is also different from the general appraisal institutions, comprehensive more expert opinions, excellence is the "Specially Selected Pearl" appraisal system characteristics.''
The condition for the identification of "Specially Selected Pearl" is that all the members of the identification team pass.
Authentication certificate: The identification certificate is folded in half to B5 size.
In addition to the words "Certificate of Specially Selected Pearl", the identification certificate will also include the type, name, size (mm), length (inch), weight (momme), identification number, "SUPEARL" or "GRANPEARL" logo, PEPCA name, etc. The identification number is printed on a one-to-one "Specially Selected Pearls" plaque, administered by PEPCA.
