We deliver unique and high-quality pearls from Kobe, the birthplace of the cultured pearl trade, to countries around the world.
About Andy Müller
Since arriving in Japan in 1968, our current chairman, Andy Müller, has been based in Kobe, a city renowned for its pearl distribution. He has significantly contributed to the cultivation and distribution of South Sea pearls.
Not only has he been a pioneer, but his in-depth knowledge of pearls and his keen observational skills have earned him international recognition as an expert in the South Sea pearl industry, and the innovative ideas and original styles of pearls that he creates have been highly praised around the world, including in Europe and North America.
History
1947 Born in Switzerland
1969 Traveled to Hong Kong
1972 Appointed President of Gorey Bushel Japan
2002 Established HINATA Trading Co., Ltd.
Over the course of his career, he has visited Tahiti more than 200 times.
Proud, the record continues to be updated even now.
-Career Highlights-
1991 Received a medal from the Burmese government
1997 Received the title of Chevalier dans L'ordre de Tahiti Nui from the President of French Polynesia.
2009 From the Gemmological Society of Switzerland
Received the Gemological Excellence Award
- Presentations -
1994 Pearls '94 Hawaii
1998 Swiss Gemmological Society
1999 International GIA Symposium in San Diego, USA
2000 Bangkok, Thailand GIA/TGJTA
2005 GemmoBasel, Basel, Switzerland
2009 European Gemmological Symposium, Bern, Switzerland
