[Yurakucho Marui 2F] Pop-up store announcement [March 21st (Fri) - 27th (Thu)]
Following on from February, a pop-up store will also be held in Yurakucho, Tokyo!
In addition to the usual sections such as the birthstone feature for each month, the world's top five gemstones, and Paraiba tourmaline, this time we will be expanding our overseas purchasing section!
New arrivals from Tucson, one of the world's largest mineral shows, will also be making their first appearance at the event!
You can still view the gems purchased in Thailand in late January.
In addition, there will be a large number of gems lined up in a small space, including cut gems that highlight the advanced techniques of skilled craftsmen from Japan and abroad, such as Shimizu Precious Stones in Kofu and the talented craftsman Sanjay from Sri Lanka, as well as jewelry that is full of attention to detail.
From famous gemstones that everyone knows to rare stones that you rarely see, please come and see the gemstones that KARATZ is proud of♪
The only time you can take your time to compare and choose the ones you like is when the pop-up store is open!
If you can't decide based on the photos on the online shopping site alone, don't miss this rare opportunity to see KARATZ jewelry in person.
The event will be held for a week, so please come and visit on a day that is convenient for you. We will also be offering special benefits to encourage you to visit multiple times during the period.
Photo: The event was held in December 2012
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~Yurakucho Marui Pop-up Store~
■Period: March 21st (Friday) to March 27th (Thursday), 2025
■Store: Yurakucho Marui 2F concept shops ■Products: Gems, rare stones, jewelry, custom-made consultations ■Business hours: 11:00-20:00 *March 27th (Thursday) will close at 18:00
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*Please note that the store will close at 6pm on the final day (March 27th).
Custom-made consultation sessions are also available daily.
If you have any loose stones that you would like to place in our semi-custom frame (starting from 47,800 yen), please bring them with you.
*KARATZ custom orders are available for "jewelry purchased at KARATZ (KARATZ STORE, events, etc.)", "jewelry purchased from Shimizu Precious Stone", and "Koshu Precious Stone Cut Glass".
*It is also possible to create items using gems distributed by Karatz, such as gem lottery tickets.
We look forward to your visit.
~The jewels introduced at the pop-up store will be updated on this page from time to time~
=Table of Contents=
- Jewelry Corner
- The world's five great gemstones corner
- Paraiba Tourmaline Special
- March & April Birthstones
- Overseas purchase corner
- Sanjay Cut Corner
- Specialty & Skillful Cutting Corner
- Staff Choice Corner
- Birthstone Corner
- Requesting products currently on sale at Carats Store
- Auction listing and trade-in services
- Pop-up store visit and purchase benefits
- Custom-made consultation corner
💎Jewelry corner
There will be a wide selection of jewelry made with carefully selected stones , including jewelry made using KARATZ original design frames and Karafuri (Karatts Flea Market) jewelry.
We will also be bringing many new products. We will introduce them as soon as they are completed, so please look forward to it!
This ring uses a beautiful, deep cobalt spinel as the center stone. The engraving on the side gives it a calming feel. It goes well with any outfit and can be worn all year round.
Frame name: Allegro
Center stone: Cobalt spinel
Side stones: None
This ring is made of Brazilian Alexandrite, which has a beautiful color change. You can enjoy the dramatic color change, so it will make your outings many times more enjoyable. There may be more than one way to change the appearance of the ring depending on the light source!
Frame name: Legato
Center stone: Brazilian alexandrite
Side stones: Diamonds
This pendant is set with a deep, vibrant aquamarine and diamonds. Both the center stone and side stones are surrounded by milgrain, making them appear slightly larger. Decorate your chest with aquamarine, the birthstone for March, and diamonds, the birthstone for April, to make your spring outings even more enjoyable.
Frame name: Stardrop
Center stone: Aquamarine
Side stones: Diamonds *Chain not included
Having one half eternity ring will greatly expand the range of ways you can stack your rings.
We have created two items that incorporate the playfulness and attention to detail that is unique to KARATZ.
The first one is a rather unusual combination.
The pastel colours will add a touch of lightness to your spring outings.
Frame name: Ichimonji, Milled bezel setting, Half eternity ring Center stone: Chalcedony & Petzotite
This ring is made entirely from Oregon sunstone. The subtle differences in color and schiller make it appealing to the eye, and the more you look at it, the more you'll be drawn in.
Setting name: V-shaped, milgrain bezel setting, half eternity ring Center stone: Oregon sunstone
💎The world's top five gemstones corner
This time, we will have a corner featuring the world's five greatest gemstones: diamond , ruby , sapphire , emerald , and alexandrite !
You might discover new hidden charms of famous gemstones that everyone knows!
💎Paraiba Tourmaline Special
Paraiba tourmaline has been loved around the world since it was first released.
Just looking at them has an irresistible charm that brings joy to the soul. We will bring many of them this time, so please take a look and compare them by color, size, and place of origin.
💎March & April birthstone special section
This is a special feature on the birthstones for March, the month in which the event is held, and next month, April.
*Diamonds will be displayed in the world's five greatest gemstones corner.
March Birthstone
The four birthstones for March are aquamarine, coral, iolite, and bloodstone.
We plan to bring a large selection of these, mainly aquamarine and iolite.
Aquamarine is said to have been named after the Latin word meaning "sea water," and is a gemstone with many legends associated with the sea.
The colors range from gentle shades reminiscent of tropical seas to deep, rich blues and greenish blues.
Relatively large crystals are often harvested, so there is also the fun of selecting them based on different cuts.
The way the stone sparkles will vary depending on the cut, so try out a variety to find your favorite.
Iolite is said to have been named after its color, and is a gemstone with a striking deep violet color.
This term refers to the mineral cordierite that exhibits this color; other shades of the same mineral are called by different names.
It is also known for its remarkable pleochroism, which means that it appears to be different colors depending on the viewing angle, and some appear to be three colors, such as violet, gray, or yellow.
In recent years , the "iolite sunstone" and "bloodshot iolite sunstone" (both common names) have been attracting the attention of collectors, whose appearance changes depending on the inclusions contained within. The inclusions inside sparkle when exposed to light, and their mysterious appearance reminiscent of the night sky and galaxies has made them increasingly popular.
April Birthstone
April's birthstones are diamond and morganite.
*Diamonds are displayed in the World's Five Great Gemstones corner, so this corner only contains morganite.
Morganite , which was recently added to the April birthstone list, is a type of beryl, the same mineral as emerald and aquamarine, and is a pink to pinkish orange gemstone.
They are often found in relatively large crystals, and you can search for them by size and cut. Different colors create different atmospheres, so it's fun to search for your favorite color.
💎Overseas Purchase Corner
This corner features a collection of gemstones purchased directly from countries known as gem-producing or -collecting centers, such as India, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Tucson, USA .
💎Tucson, USA Buying Corner
The highlight of this event is the Ruths, who just arrived from Tucson, USA in early February.
There are also American gemstones and rare stones, so you might find what you're looking for! Please look forward to it!
Rainbow Aquamarine
Bicolor zircon from Malawi
Fluorite in Quartz
Anatase in Quartz
Powellite
💎Thailand Purchasing Corner
The Thai purchasing corner, which was well received in February, will continue to offer a full lineup. There are also products that are unique to Thailand, so be sure to find a bargain.
Pyrite in Euclase
Axinite (Green Tint)
Lazurite in Quartz
💎 Sanjae's Cut Corner
Sanjay is a skilled polisher from Sri Lanka, a familiar face at "KARATZ STORE."
The beauty of the gemstones cut by Mr. Sanjay is clear when you see them in person. Especially gemstones with many polished surfaces shine differently even from a distance, and when light hits them, they sparkle in a way that is hard to describe. We will also bring new products, so please look forward to them.
Fluorite from Rogerley
Medusa Quartz (Giralite in Quartz)
💎Specialty & Skillful Cutting Corner
This corner is home to a collection of cut gemstones that showcase the advanced techniques of skilled artisans both in Japan and abroad.
Following on from December and February, we will have cut gemstones by Tsuyoshi Yamamoto, a highly skilled polisher from Yamanashi Prefecture, as well as new items from Shimizu Precious Stones .
Rock Crystal (by Takeshi Yamamoto)
▶If you want to know more about Takeshi Yamamoto, check out "Carats Gem Magazine" !
💎Staff Choice Corner
There are many attractive gemstones that are not selected as birthstones. This corner collects gemstones and rare stones that are especially recommended by our staff from among those gemstones.
If you are looking for gemstones with unique inclusions or rare gemstones, be sure to check this out!
💎Birthstone Corner
This section features birthstones other than March and April .
If you don't know where to start because there are so many different types of gemstones, we recommend starting here!
I think it would be fun just to find out what birthstones are for you, your family, and your loved ones.
Also, the same gemstone can have a different atmosphere depending on the color and cut, so be sure to compare different gemstones and discover the depth of gemstones and their unknown charms.
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[About product requests currently on sale at Caratz Store]
We have closed the acceptance of requests to see products listed on the Caratz Store in person. Thank you to everyone who applied for a request.
Even if the deadline has passed, if you contact the " Carats STORE Inquiry Center ", we will do our best to assist you.
However, it usually takes 3 to 5 business days from the date of your request to prepare the product , so there is a possibility that we may not be able to prepare the product by the day you visit, or that we may have to decline your request depending on the situation.
In particular, if you make an inquiry after the start of the event, it may be difficult to respond immediately, and there is a high possibility that we will not be able to accept your inquiry. We ask for your understanding and cooperation that we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accept your inquiry.
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*If there are any changes to your application, such as a change in the date and time of your visit, or if you are unable to visit on the day due to illness or other reasons, please contact our inquiry desk in advance.
*There is no need to contact us in advance if you wish to change your visit time on the same day.
*As a general rule, we do not accept reservations for products at the "Karats Store." Even if you have requested an item, it may be sold out before you can view it.
If all of your requested items have been sold, we will contact you.
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[About the auction listing and trade-in services]
~ You can sell to jewellery buyers from 50 countries around the world.
We will be offering auction listing and trade-in services only from March 21st (Fri) to 23rd (Sun)!!
Karaoku is a new service from KARATZ in partnership with Aucnet, the operator of one of the world's largest B2B auction sites.
We will sell the jewelry you entrust to us at an auction attended by professional gem buyers from Japan and abroad, allowing you to sell for a higher price than you would with a typical purchase service.
*Some gemstones cannot be auctioned depending on their type and quality.
▶ Click here for more information about Karaoke
KARATZ can also trade in items that are difficult to put up for auction or items you wish to sell.
The trade-in amount will be given to you as a coupon to be used at the event, which can be used to purchase products or towards the processing fees for custom-made jewelry.
<What is the trade-in service?>
Unlike a purchase service where you are paid in cash, trade-in is a service where you are paid in the form of a coupon that can be used at events, at the "Karatts Store", etc.
In exchange for using the points to purchase products at Karatz, we will buy them at a higher price than we would buy them at.
If you are considering purchasing an item or creating custom jewelry, we recommend using our trade-in service.
*Due to regulations at Yurakucho Marui, we are unable to offer a purchase service, so this time we will only be able to offer items for auction or trade-in. Thank you for your understanding.
*Jewelry and precious metals that are traded in will mainly be sold to overseas business partners (jewelers). They will not be sold at Caratz stores.
● Target items
Jewelry and bullion of K9 or above, Pt750 or above *This also includes broken earrings, cut necklaces, and earrings that are only missing one piece.
*Loose stones and rough stones are not included.
● Trade-in method
If you are interested, please contact the KARATZ staff.
● [Reference] Market price for purchasing precious metals
<As of Friday, March 7th>
Gold: 15,077 yen/g Platinum: 4,958 yen/g
*The price is calculated based on the bullion market price on the day of the transaction (which changes daily).
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💎Pop-up store visit benefits💎
Anyone who answers a simple online survey about which corner they were satisfied with will receive a gift of gems!
*Please choose one. You cannot choose.
💎Pop-up store purchase benefits💎
1. A shop card with a coupon that can be used at "Karatz Store"
All customers who make a purchase will receive a SHOP card with a coupon that can be used at the "Karats STORE" and at the event starting the next day.
2. Jewelry lottery tickets that can be drawn according to the total amount of purchases in one transaction
Depending on the amount of your purchase in one transaction, you can draw one jewelry lottery❗️
10,000 yen or more: Jewelry lottery with diamonds, sapphires, etc.
50,000 yen or more: Middle class jewelry lottery
Over 100,000 yen: High-class jewelry lottery
*In the high-class gem lottery, you can win Brazilian alexandrite, Paraiba tourmaline from Batalha, Brazil, pink diamonds, and more❗️
There are no losing tickets in any of the lotteries. You are guaranteed to win a gem🎯 Why not give it a try?
■ Weekday-only lottery
If you purchase products between March 24th (Mon) and 27th (Thu), you will have the chance to enter a lottery to win original goods!
Weekdays (except the first day) from morning to evening tend to be relatively relaxed when you can view the items at your leisure, so this is especially recommended for those who would like to leisurely enjoy the jewelry or consult about custom orders.
After enjoying shopping, try your luck with the weekday-only lottery! It's your chance to win some wonderful original goods.
💎Custom-made consultation corner
You can request a custom-made ring, pendant, etc. using the gemstone you have selected on the day.
This also applies to loose stones previously purchased from Caratz and stones purchased from Shimizu Precious Stones. If you are considering purchasing, please bring them with you.
You can also customize it by changing the side stones to Paraiba tourmaline, alexandrite, hot pink spinel, etc. Try placing it in the frame and expanding your imagination.
[Points to note when purchasing loose stones]
If you would like to have a custom-made item made from a loose stone that you have previously purchased from Caratz or Shimizu Precious Stones, please be sure to read and agree to the following precautions before bringing it in.
◎ Regarding products previously purchased from Caratz
Please be sure to bring proof that you have previously purchased from Caratz.
<Example>
● Caratz Quality Assurance Certificate (formerly Caratz Identification Certificate)
- Something that shows your product purchase history (such as a screenshot of the purchase screen)
●Stickers that were attached to products during the event, etc.
If a stone breaks during the processing of a product purchased from our company into custom-made jewelry, we will provide full compensation (※) by refunding the cost or finding a replacement.
*Some products may not be covered by insurance depending on the type of gemstone or condition.
For items that we are not sure have been purchased from us in the past, we may refuse to accept your order as it would be difficult to provide compensation.
We can also create products using bonus items that have been given away for free in the past, but we cannot provide compensation if the items are broken. Thank you for your understanding.
◎ Regarding products purchased directly from Shimizu Kiseki <br> For products that have been purchased directly from Shimizu Kiseki in the past, we cannot provide compensation if the product breaks during processing.
Please only bring it in if you are happy with this.
