AKIO.K(Akio Kitamura)
Profile
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1978
Graduated from Keio University.
Completed the G.G. & Design Course at G.I.A Santa Monica and acquired a diploma qualification as Graduate Gemologist (G.G.).
Joined I.D.C. (International Diamond of California), a company based in California, USA selling diamonds.
Engaged in diamond buying, re-cutting business, and grating. -
1982
Returned to Japan and established a corporation, Hasseki Shoten.
Presided over "Jewelry Hasseki" in Kunitachi, Tokyo. -
2008~
Since 2008, has exhibited in IJT (International Jewelry Tokyo)
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2009
Honored with the JJF Jewelry Award
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2010
Became a member of JPP