Hikari Pearls and Jewellery is a specialist Melbourne pearl business with roots dating back to 1972. Founded by Kayoko Hill, Hikari developed around a deep knowledge of pearls rather than treating them as one category within a general jewellery store. The business moved into Melbourne’s CBD in 1998, establishing itself in the Manchester Unity Building, and in 2009 the next generation continued the family connection when Kayoko’s daughter Nanae took over the business.
Hikari works across the major cultured-pearl categories, including South Sea, Akoya and freshwater pearls. Loose pearls and matched strands form an important part of the offering, alongside mabe and keshi pearls, findings and finished jewellery. This breadth is useful for jewellers and private clients who need to compare lustre, colour, shape and size rather than choosing only from a small pre-assembled range.
Matching services are particularly valuable when a customer needs to replace a missing pearl, extend an existing necklace or find additional pearls that sit naturally alongside an older strand. The business also provides onsite pearl threading, helping maintain necklaces and bracelets as the silk or other threading materials wear over time.
Hikari’s long history gives it experience with both trade customers and people purchasing pearls for personal jewellery. The focus remains specialist and material-led: understanding the differences between pearl types, selecting pieces for consistency or character and helping customers care for them properly.
For Melbourne customers with a specific interest in pearls, Hikari offers a depth of knowledge that is difficult to replicate in a general jewellery store, supported by more than five decades of family history in the Australian pearl trade.
Below is an overview of the jewellery services offered by this store.
Custom jewellery design covers everything from concept to finished piece. Many jewellers can guide you through stone and metal options, then create made-to-order designs to suit your style and budget.
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Monday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
806/220 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Wales Corner Building, Level 5, Suite 503/227 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
View listing →Manchester Unity Building, Suite 508, Level 5/220 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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