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Akira Ito

Bachelor of Law in Japan

President

Ito Co., Ltd.

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Professional Bio

I engaged in gem and jewellery business since 1976 and dealing semi-precious stones mainly.
I have involved mining project in Brazil (Tourmaline and Amethyst), Namibia (Mandarin Garnet), Zambia (Canary Tourmaline) and Sri Lanka (Corundum) since 1985 till today.
Once I was a member of ICA, Board member from 1999 to 2007 for 2 terms, last 2 years as Treasurer.
I was a chairman of General Incorporated Association Japan Gem Society for 12 years of 6 terms from 2011 to 2023, and still a board member.
I'm an executive board member of Zenkoku Hoseki Oroshisho kyoudo Kumiai since 2005 which is oldest wholesaler cooperative of our industry in Japan.

Company/Business

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Gemstones
Alexandrite, Amber, Amethyst, Ammolite, Aquamarine, Beryl, Bi-color Tourmaline, Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Cat's-Eye Tourmaline, Chrome Pyrope Garnet, Color Change Garnet, Corundum, Demantoid Garnet, Garnet, Green Beryl, Heliodor, Imperial Topaz, Jadeite, Kunzite, Labradorite, Malaya Garnet, Moonstone, Morganite, Multi-color Tourmaline
Business Categories
Gems and Jewelry