Pearl of KOBE - How pearls are born -

THE BIRTH OF PEARLS II
Beautiful crystals harvesting from cold sea in mid-winter

　　1.Inseration of a nucleus
　　2.Recuperation・Back to the sea
　　3.Hama-Age(Harvesting)
　　4.Washing・Drilling
　　5.Removing stains
　　　　　　・Bleaching・Sorting
　　6.Matching and Stringing

3.Hama-Age(Harvesting)

　After returning to the main rafts for about a year, final harvesting called "Hama-Age" takes place. The harvest season is in mid-winter when water temperature are low. Color and luster of the pearl become clearest. This is the moment for taking out a lustrous pearl from the mother oyster which is raised with great care.