STUDY IN TRADITION
Jewelry Salon Kikuya in Shibuya, Tokyo was established in 1953 and has a history spanning over 70 years. Our tradition is "being loved by our customers."
If we can add something to the job of delivering gemstones that the earth has taken hundreds of millions of years to create, it is sharing the sentiments our customers encapsulate in those gems.
Unless we continue to learn from our customers, our tradition will not endure. This is what Jewelry Salon Kikuya in Shibuya, Tokyo believes.
STRICT STANDARD OF TECHNIQUE
Above all, Jewelry Salon Kikuya in Shibuya, Tokyo values and takes pride in our ongoing endeavors to improve the techniques of our craft.
For over half a century, rather than simply striving to grow larger, we have practiced meticulous execution of our artistry without taking shortcuts. Techniques exist that cannot be accomplished digitally which are necessary to craft jewels and precious metals that become the cherished items of our customers. Jewels and accessories that have been created using proper techniques possess a wonderful "wearability."
OUR POLICY OF QUALITY
The quality of jewelry is not merely the material value and grade of jewels and precious metals.
We believe that extremely high-priced items, very ordinary items, and everything in between have qualities that should be protected.
Our jewelry is cherished for many years and feels effortless to wear, but more than anything it brings richness to our customers' lives. For Jewelry Salon Kikuya in Shibuya, Tokyo, this is an absolute requirement of quality that exists unrelated to market value.
VARIETY OF PROPOSITION FOR VARIETY OF LIFESTYLE
The marketing policy of Jewelry Salon Kikuya in Shibuya, Tokyo is having the ability to share many of our customers' moments in life. The same desires for jewels do not exist amid diverse generations and lifestyles.
Among our customers, there are active and sporty seniors, as well as career-driven individuals who stylishly adorn themselves with jewels during their busy day-to-day. Every customer of ours has a lifestyle accompanied by various jewels.
Jewelry Salon Kikuya in Shibuya, Tokyo, stands out because the staff embraces those lifestyles firsthand, enabling them to curate jewelry that perfectly reflects life's significant moments.
Striving to create jewelry that meets your expectations
What Jewelry Salon Kikuya prizes the most is bringing together the sentiments of the artisans who craft our jewelry and the spirit of the customers who take possession of them.
The stronger the sentiments of the artisan, the more that artisan's techniques are honed, leading to even more beautiful jewelry. In addition, it is Jewelry Salon Kikuya's mission to deliver the spirit infused by the artisans in the jewelry directly to our customers.
Repairs and Maintenance
Repair
Though you wear your jewelry with care, perhaps you have experience with the following.
A beautiful piece of jewelry is created through the composition of delicate components.
Even when you handle your jewelry carefully, at times they break.
- Pearl necklaces with a broken string or wire, or wire worn by age.
Though it depends on the frequency of use, strings should be replaced every 5 years and wires every 10 years.
- Rings that are misshapen or have loose stones
Rings can become misshapen by impact shocks, vibrations, or a strong force, and gemstones can become loose when the prongs are worn down by longtime use.
- Necklaces and bracelets with broken chains
These are stretched and break when they become snagged and pulled by objects such as clothing and hair.
We also resize and clean rings, and restore jewelry.
Please feel free to talk with us about these kinds of issues. At Jewelry Salon Kikuya, we commence working on your jewelry once you understand how we can assist you.
We offer estimates for free.
A simple way to maintain jewelry
For rings, chain necklaces, and bracelets made of precious metals (gold, platinum) only
- Place in lukewarm water to which jewelry cleaner or neutral detergent has been added, then wash gently with a soft brush. Thoroughly brush the underside of rings and the gaps in chains, as well.
- Be sure to use fresh water to rinse.
- Completely wipe away the moisture with a soft cloth.
Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, cat's-eyes, aquamarines, etc.
- Place in lukewarm water to which jewelry cleaner or neutral detergent has been added, then wash gently with a soft brush.
- When doing so, carefully brush the underside of the diamonds, as well.
- Be sure to use fresh water to rinse.
- Completely wipe away the moisture with a soft cloth.
PEARL
Pearls are vulnerable to sweat and acids and are quite delicate. When you take them off, you should wipe them with a soft cloth that same day. When putting them away, be careful to arrange them so they don't lay over or under other jewelry.
Jewels susceptible to shocks
Wiping jewels with a soft cloth is sufficient. You must be particularly careful not to subject emeralds and paraiba tourmaline to impact shocks.
When stones of the same degree of hardness collide, both are damaged, so you should ensure they are not in contact with one another when putting them away.
Gemstones such as opals, turquoise, coral, and amber
Wiping jewels with a soft cloth is sufficient. When putting them away, wrap each one in a cloth or place each one in a small pouch, and ensure they are not in contact with one another.