【Zhuji, Zheji】How a Single Pearl Built a City?
Editor’s NoteAs the global pearl industry gathers in Zhuji, China, a key takeaway emerges: the sector’s future is being shaped by youthful energy and…
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【Beijing, Chi】Heartbreaking! ‘Pearl Queen’ Bai Rufang Passes Away at 55: From Street Vendor at 17 to Crafting Necklaces for Thatcher and Teaching IMF Chief ‘WeChat Pay’
Editor’s NoteWe report with sadness the passing of Bai Rufang, the celebrated “Pearl Queen” and founder of Fanghua Jewelry. Her contributions to…
【Bahrain】[Yoon Sung-won’s Jewelry Insight] The Forgotten Holy Land of Natural Pearls: Bahrain
Editor’s NoteThis article reflects on the enduring allure of natural pearls, witnessed firsthand at a prestigious exhibition in Qatar. It highlights…
【Zhuji, Zheji】Zhuji’s ‘Pearl Luster’ Shines Brightly as ‘China’s Pearl Capital’ Expands International Market
Editor’s NoteThe strong international demand for freshwater pearls from Zhuji, as highlighted at the recent Hong Kong jewellery fair, underscores the…
【Ehime Prefec】Domestic Cultured Pearls, Favored by Prime Minister Takaichi, Regain Spotlight; AI Used for Quality Grading to Meet Rising Demand and Solve Labor Shortage
Editor’s NoteJapan’s historic pearl industry faces a modern paradox: surging global demand for its high-quality cultured gems contrasts with a steep…
【Hainan, Chin】Pearl Industry Shines in Southern China’s Island Paradise
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the cultivation of protected pearl oysters in China, underscoring their ecological role as natural water filters…
【Changjiang L】Across China: Pearl Industry Glows in Island Haven of Southern China
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the delicate balance between aquaculture and conservation. The Pinctada maxima oyster, a protected species in…
【Kobe, Hyogo,】Mixed-Use Facility to Inherit Pearl Museum Legacy on Site of Former ‘Japan Pearl Hall’ in Kobe’s Old Foreign Settlement
Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the redevelopment of Kobe’s historic Japan Pearl Hall site into a modern mixed-use complex. The plan aims to…
【Kobe, Hyogo,】Redevelopment Project Launched on Site of Former ‘Japan Pearl Hall’, a Hub of Japan’s Pearl Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article details the redevelopment plans for the site of Kobe’s former Japan Pearl Hall, a historic hub for the pearl trade. The…
【Vicenza, Ita】Talk Session on Japanese Akoya Pearls Held at Jewelry Trade Fair (Japan, Italy)
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the shifting dynamics of Italy’s jewelry sector, focusing on the decade-long decline in pearl imports. While “Made…