KAMAKURA, JAPAN · JAPANESE AKOYA
Japanese Akoya.
No two alike.
A colour. A contour. A quiet glow.
Find the pearls that feel like you.
Vintage Akoya and newly sourced pearls from Uwajima.
The collection
Pearls with character.
Our collection includes vintage pieces and newly sourced Akoya pearls from Uwajima. New pieces are identified on each card; see individual details for condition and finishing.
Excluding taxes. International shipping JPY 3,000. Import duties are the customer’s responsibility.
JAPANESE VINTAGE & AKOYA PEARLS
A little history.
A lot of character.
There is something quietly captivating about Akoya pearls: their soft lustre, subtle colours, and the way each shape catches the light.
Vintage pearls bring their own character to the story. Once loved in Japan, they are ready for another place in someone's everyday — perhaps yours.
Alongside them, newly sourced Akoya pearls from Uwajima offer a different beginning. Vintage or new, the pleasure is the same: finding the pearls you want to wear again tomorrow.
Find your pearls ↗THE HERSTONE APPROACH
An eye for pearls.
A fresh way to wear them.
01 / REMAKING EXPERTISE
Jewelry remaking is
where we began.
We are jewelry-remaking professionals. Working with existing pieces has taught us to look closely at materials, notice their potential, and find new ways to wear what is already beautiful.
02 / OUR SOURCING CONNECTIONS
Good pearls.
Closer connections.
Our own sourcing network gives us access to quality pre-owned pearls in Japan. For new Akoya, we work through direct contracts with pearl farms in Uwajima, supporting fair trade through direct relationships with producers.
03 / DESIGN FOR EVERYDAY
For your everyday.
And your occasions.
Pearls can feel just as at home with a T-shirt as with a favourite dress. We design beyond formal occasions, pairing the character of each pearl with details that make it easy to enjoy in your own way.
Our collection includes both vintage and newly sourced pearls. See each product page for its materials, condition and finishing details.
ROOTED IN JAPAN
Another life.
Entirely yours.
We began by remaking jewelry passed from parent to child, finding new ways to wear what was already loved.
Once-loved Akoya pearls and new pearls from Uwajima. Each with its own character, ready to become part of your everyday.
OUR HOME · KAMAKURA, JAPAN
Our home in Kamakura.
A place to look closely at jewelry, and talk about how you would like to wear it. Have a question about a piece? We would love to hear from you.
A few things to know.
Are all the pearls vintage?
Our collection includes vintage pieces and newly sourced Akoya pearls from Uwajima. New pieces are identified on each card; see individual details for condition and finishing.
How can I check the details of a piece?
Each product page shows its photographs, materials, condition and finishing details. For any questions, email kamakura@herstone.jp.
Shipping and duties
Excluding taxes. International shipping JPY 3,000. Import duties are the customer’s responsibility.
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