Pearl market news, show reports and the articles where Yen’s has been featured, from GIA, Rapaport, AGTA and more.
Tennyo in the Classic Size: 7–7.5 mm Aurora Tennyo® Akoya
Three strands of 7–7.5 mm Japanese Akoya, certified Aurora Tennyo® by PSL: the classic Akoya size at the very top of PSL’s grading.
A Drop in Chinese Buying Is Giving the US Pearl Market an Edge
Rapaport’s 2026 pearl market report quotes Eric Yen on stable freshwater pearl prices and the new natural purples that keep surprising buyers at every show.
Tucson 2026: Pearl Market Report
GIA’s Spring 2026 report from the Tucson shows opens with our multicolor Edison strand, 10–13 mm in every color on the market, as large freshwater pearls led the year’s pearl trade.
Tanzanite Blue & Amethyst Purple: Round Edison Pearls, 13 to 17.9 mm
Round Edison pearls in Tanzanite Blue and Amethyst Purple, 13–15 mm, with a 15.7–17.9 mm feature strand prepared for JCK 2026.
Why Pearl Dealers Belong on Instagram
AGTA’s look at Instagram for the gem trade features Eric Yen on how @yensjewelry reaches wholesale buyers year-round, alongside our ombré South Sea strands.
Inside Shanxiahu: Our 2025 Pearl Study Trip
With the Pearl Association of America, at GUILD Gem Laboratory’s invitation: the world’s largest freshwater pearl market, AI pearl sorting, the 2025 SWPC and Edison pearl farming up close.
AGTA Gift Guide: Our 16–20 mm White South Sea Strand
AGTA’s holiday photo shoot of rare, fine gems and pearls for fourth-quarter gifting featured our 16–20 mm cultured white South Sea pearl strand.
AGTA Recognizes Eric Yen’s Board Service
Announcing its 2025 Board, the American Gem Trade Association recognized Eric Yen of Yen’s Jewelry for his commitment to the AGTA Board of Directors.
The Tennyo That Shouldn’t Exist: 10.5–11.3 mm Aurora Tennyo® Akoya
A full strand of 10.5–11.3 mm Japanese Akoya, certified Aurora Tennyo® by PSL. By our estimate, fewer than ten like it exist anywhere.
June Birthstone: Our Graduated Tahitian & South Sea Strand
AGTA’s June 2024 birthstone feature on pearls showcased our 10–10.9 mm strand that graduates from black Tahitian to white and golden South Sea pearls.
Remarkably Large Akoya Pearls
GIA’s Summer 2024 issue covers the record-size akoya strands shown at our booth. Eric Yen explains why pearls this large take more than one harvest to grow.
Mixed Sales Reports from the 2024 Las Vegas Shows
AGTA’s GemFair Las Vegas 2024 report: while many dealers saw slower traffic, Eric Yen reported strong pearl sales, including PSL-certified Tennyo Akoya strands.
What to Expect at JCK Las Vegas & Luxury
Our show preview for Rapaport: younger buyers want smaller, high-quality pearls, plus ombré South Sea strands and freshwater in strong natural colors.
What are Akoya Tennyo?
A short guide to Tennyo, a special grade of Japanese akoya pearls, and how it differs from the akoya most buyers know.
Four More Pearls in One Week: A 17–18.7 mm Aurora Venus® South Sea Strand
A client asked us to add four pearls to a 25-pearl, 17–18.7 mm Australian South Sea strand. We matched them and had all 29 recertified Aurora Venus® by PSL, with a rarely issued English report, in one week.
Confused by the term “Chinese Akoya”? Here’s why
Where the label comes from, what it actually describes and what to ask your supplier before you buy.
Four Gem-Market Trends You Need to Know About
Eric Yen on pearl prices, Chinese influencers buying in bulk and why intense purple freshwater pearls are getting hard to find.
Eric Yen Continues on the AGTA Board of Directors
AGTA’s 2023 election results listed Eric Yen of Yen’s Jewelry among the Directors continuing their service on the American Gem Trade Association Board.
Think Pink: Barbie Fever Reaches Pearls
AGTA on the Barbie effect in jewelry: Eric Yen saw calls for pink freshwater pearl studs, with large white Edison strands ready as a looks-for-less option.
Pearl Update: Prices Still Climbing in 2023
AGTA’s 2023 pearl market update quotes Eric Yen on rare 13–16 mm Edison pearls in purple and metallic colors, and on Chinese demand keeping prices high.
Better Than Expected: AGTA Dealers in Las Vegas
AGTA’s Las Vegas report notes high cultured pearl prices. One of our top sales was an 11–12 mm Hanadama strand with a Pearl Science Laboratory report.
Tucson 2023 Overview
GIA’s round-up of the 2023 Tucson shows, illustrated with our strand of 14–16 mm multicolor Edison pearls.
Cultured Pearl Market Update
GIA’s spring 2023 pearl market update, with Eric Yen on why mixed and graduated color strands use the whole harvest. GIA pictured our ombré Tahitian and South Sea set.
Hanadama at 11–12 mm: A Rare Aurora Hanadama® Akoya Strand
A full strand of 11–12 mm Japanese Akoya, certified Aurora Hanadama® by PSL with luster rated strongest.
10 Expert Tips to Thwart Jewelry Packaging & Shipping Theft
Eric Yen shares how we ship safely, from keeping the company name off the outside to labeling both the inner and outer boxes.
Traffic & Top-Quality Sales Brisk at 2023 AGTA GemFair Tucson
AGTA’s Tucson 2023 wrap-up: Eric Yen on pearl buyers putting quality ahead of price, with several of our strands sold before the show opened.
Pearls at JCK Las Vegas: The Ultimate Wishlist
Our Edison pearl sets and ombré South Sea and Tahitian strands made the list, with a note on our 25+ years exhibiting at JCK.
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