We’ve just returned from the world’s largest annual pearl show in Hong Kong, and what an incredible journey it was! Picture this: millions upon millions of pearls, all waiting to be sorted through—and we only had five days to find the absolute best. But we did it! 😊
Hisano and Jeremy - the pearl-sourcing dream team!Hisano and I sorted through thousands of Tahitian, South Sea, Akoya, and freshwater pearl strands, as well as loose pearls. They handpicked every pearl they brought home, and this year, truly secured the crème de la crème!
Hisano found a few incredible, natural-color akoya multi strandsAs if hunting for the finest pearls wasn’t enough to keep us on our toes, Hisano hosted not one, but two livestream events (click here to see day 2) directly from the show. We want to give a huge thank you to all of our amazing clients and friends who tuned in. These livestreams were our most-watched ever, and the energy was electric!
For those who couldn’t join us, we uncovered some real treasures, including breathtaking ombré strands, rare Madama blue Akoya pearls, and even South Sea soufflé pearls!
A World First! South Sea Soufflé Pearls!Now that we’re back in Los Angeles and getting settled in, it won’t be for long—we’re off to Japan in just a few short weeks for even more exciting finds!
I matched a metallic, white Edison strand for a special client
Selecting the cream of the (natural blue) crop!
A South Sea strand exhibiting intense orient - featured during the live event!
Conch Pearls!!!
We saw a lot of friends at the show! With Mr. Kan Seki of Takahashi Pearl
With Andy Müller of Hinata TradingAbout the Author
Jeremy Shepherd
Founder, Pearl Paradise | President, The Pearl Association of America
I founded Pearl Paradise in 1996 and Pearl-Guide.com in 2004. I serve as president of The Pearl Association of America and authored Pearls As One, the pearl industry's leading certification course, now translated into 10 languages.
Over 30 years in the pearl trade, I've sourced pearls from farms across Japan, French Polynesia, Australia, China, Fiji, Mexico, and the Philippines, and produced three pearl industry documentaries: Pearls the Documentary, The Tahitian Pearl, and Power of Pearl. I have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, Newsweek, Entrepreneur Magazine, Freakonomics Radio, Inc. Magazine, and many trade publications.
