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Deep within the quiet sea, a single pearl is nurtured through time and human devotion. It is, in essence, a prayer for the future.

In a world facing conflict, uncertainty, and division, we place our wishes for harmony, peace, and hope within the light of each pearl.

We invite creators to express how one pearl can become a prayer – connecting hearts across people, borders, and generations.

One pearl. One prayer. One world.

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Deep within the quiet sea, a single pearl is nurtured through time and human devotion. It is, in essence, a prayer for the future.

In a world facing conflict, uncertainty, and division, we place our wishes for harmony, peace, and hope within the light of each pearl.

We invite creators to express how one pearl can become a prayer – connecting hearts across people, borders, and generations.

One pearl. One prayer. One world.

Organizer
The grand prix of Akoya Pearl Jewellery in Ise Shima Committee (Pearl Falco Corporation)

Review Panelists
Daily News Paper Ise Shinbun/Hyakugo Bank / Iseshima Tourism & Convention Organization/Ise City Tourist Association Mie Prefecture Pearl Farming Council / Mie Prefecture Product Promotion Council / Shima City Tourist Association

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Theme

The 9th Year’s Theme: “Prayer”



Deep within the quiet sea, a single pearl is nurtured through time and human devotion.
It is, in essence, a prayer for the future.



In a world facing conflict, uncertainty, and division, we place our wishes for harmony,
peace, and hope within the light of each pearl.



Through this Grand Prix, we invite creators to express how one pearl can become a prayer —
connecting hearts across people, borders, and generations.

Entries

  • 1 natural-color baroque Akoya pearl

  • Size: 7mm or larger, half-drilled



Each creation must be a wearable pearl jewelry piece.
Design drawings are also accepted.
Submissions may be sent as digital files or physical drawings.

Judges

  1. Open to public exhibition and online voting. The popular vote wins.

  2. By Jury

  3. By Pearl FALCO

Entry fee


$50

(Inclusive of Akoya pearl material, domestic/international shipping, photography, and administrative costs)


Schedule

Registration: 1 March – 31 May 2026


Submission Deadline: 5:00 PM (Japan Time), 30 June 2026


Exhibition and Balloting: July – November 2026


Online Voting (All Creations): 1 – 31 August 2026

Award Prize


Pearl Award (Best Award)

Pearl jewelry equivalent to JPY 100,000



Good Design Award

Two winners / Pearl jewelry equivalent to JPY 30,000 each


Award Recipients Benefits

  • Official Certificate of Award issued by the Grand Prix

  • Featured designer interview video published on Pearl FALCO’s website and social media

  • Exhibition showcase in Ise-Shima and Singapore

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