Shima Pearl Accessory Making

Shima City in Mie Prefecture is where Mikimoto Kokichi became the first person in the world to successfully cultivate pearls. At pearl specialty shops, you can experience selecting your own pearls and having them made into accessories. The process of choosing Akoya pearls in your preferred color and size and finishing them into necklaces, earrings, or bracelets is like a treasure hunt. Professional craftsmen will set the fittings on the spot, completing a one-of-a-kind original accessory. Perfect as a gift for someone special.