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Atelier Schedule|June

Here is information about our June atelier schedule.

Our “Appointment Day” is by advance reservation only, and each group may visit separately. Our “Open Day” is a day when the atelier is open to everyone for one full day, and you can come freely without a reservation. We look forward to seeing you.

[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
June 28 (Sun) 11:00-17:00
※ Consultations about marriage rings will be given priority by reservation.

[ Appointment Day / Reservation required ]
13 (Sat)
14 (Sun)
20 (Sat)
※ Please apply for online consultations at least two weeks before your preferred date.

▼ Make your reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
※ Dates and times shown in gray in the selection field cannot be reserved due to full bookings or other reasons.

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・As cobaco items are generally made to order, you cannot take them home on the day of your visit (except for some items).
・We only accept cashless payments such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding.
・The atelier contains delicate, fragile items such as glass and natural stones, as well as stairs and level changes. If you are bringing children, please take extra care. On Open Days, please be considerate so as not to disturb other customers.
・Since you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in disinfecting your hands with alcohol upon entry.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

[ Note ] My Own Sensitivity at Least

"Protect your own sensitivity yourself, you fool."

These are the words of the poet Noriko Ibaragi.
Lately, this line has started to come to mind at unexpected moments.

In daily life, I find myself, without noticing, drifting toward the side that is being "asked of."Meeting expectations.That in itself is an essential attitude in work. But in the process,the outline of who I am becomes slightly blurred.There are certainly moments when I feel that sense of unease.

While responding to what is asked of me,how much of my own sense is actually involved? To what extent can I take that action,as truly my own? These days,I have become more conscious of that.

For example, the "personality" others see in me.They probably think I listen to this kind of music, or live this kind of life.I feel I no longer hesitate as muchto step a little outside those images as I once did. That does not meanI am dismissing other people's expectations; it means pulling my own sense of thingsback to my side, at least for a moment.

I can only receive the world through this body.I cannot borrow someone else's sensitivity,and I cannot have someone else feel in my place. That is why,however incomplete it may be, I want to remain honest with my own senses.

Protect your own sensitivity.
First, acknowledge it for yourself.

After all these years,I have finally come to feel that way.

[ New in ] New Stones Added to the "Staple" Collection

Starting today, Friday, April 24, the “Staple” collection now includes long earrings featuring round natural stones.Inspired by the relationship between line and dot, they take shape in a quietly balanced form around the ear. We selected refreshing natural stones suited to the coming season, such as sea blue chalcedony and rutilated quartz.

New natural stones have also been added to the random-shape short earrings. Please take a look.


▼Collection|Staple
https://cobaco.shop/collections/staple

※Items tagged “In Stock” are available. They will ship within about 5 business days after your order is placed.


Notice of Temporary Closure on Monday, April 20

Thank you very much for always shopping with us.

Our online store is usually closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and public holidays, but next Monday the 20th, we will be closed temporarily due to a business trip.

We will respond to orders and inquiries received outside business hours in sequence from the next business day onward. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Golden Week Holiday Notice

Please note that during the Golden Week period, we will be closed on the following days.

April 28 (Tue) Closed
April 29 (Wed/Public Holiday) Closed
April 30 (Thu) Open
May 1 (Fri) Closed
May 2 (Sat) Atelier Open Day
May 3 (Sun) - May 6 (Wed) Golden Week Holiday

Replies to orders and inquiries received outside business hours will be handled in order from the next business day onward.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Please note that the final shipping cutoff for ring size gauges applies to orders placed by around 2:00 PM on the day before each closure.

We apologize for the inconvenience during this period and appreciate your kind understanding.

Atelier Schedule|May

Information about the atelier in May.

“Appointment Days” are by advance reservation, with one party admitted at a time. “Open Days” are days when the atelier is open to everyone for free, without a reservation. We look forward to seeing you.


[ Open Days / No reservation required ]
Saturday, May 2, 11:00-17:00
※Consultations for marriage rings are reservation priority

[ Appointment Days / Reservation required ]
Saturday, 16th
Sunday, 17th
Saturday, 23rd
Sunday, 24th
Saturday, 30th
Sunday, 31st
※Please apply for online consultations at least 2 weeks before your preferred date

▼Make your reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
※Dates and times shown in gray in the selection field cannot be reserved due to full bookings or other reasons.

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・As cobaco items are generally made to order, they cannot be taken home on the day of purchase (except for some items).
・We only accept payment by credit card or other cashless methods such as Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
・Inside the atelier, there are delicate and fragile items such as glass and natural stones, as well as stairs and level differences. If you are bringing children, please take care. On Open Days, please be considerate so as not to disturb other customers.
・Since you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in disinfecting your hands with alcohol when entering the atelier.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

Notice of Temporary Closure on Monday, March 23

Thank you very much for always shopping with us.

Our online store is normally closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and public holidays, but next Monday the 23rd we will be temporarily closed for a photo shoot.

Orders and inquiries received outside business hours will be handled in order from the next business day onward. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Atelier Schedule|April

Here is information about the atelier in April.

There are no open day events scheduled for April. If you would like to visit the atelier, please use an “appointment day,” where one party at a time can visit by advance reservation.


[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
No dates scheduled


[ Appointment Day / Reservation required ]
4th (Sat)
5th (Sun)
11th (Sat)
12th (Sun)
18th (Sat)
26th (Sun)
※Please apply for online consultations at least two weeks before your preferred date.

▼Make your reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
※Dates and times shown in gray in the selection field are unavailable for reservation due to full capacity or other reasons.

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・cobaco items are made to order, so they cannot be taken home on the day of your visit (except for some items).
・We accept payment only by cashless methods such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
・The atelier contains delicate and fragile items such as glass and natural stone, as well as stairs and level changes. If you are bringing children, please be especially careful. During open days, please be considerate so as not to disturb other customers.
・Since you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in disinfecting your hands with alcohol when entering the atelier.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

Temporary Closure Due to Pop-Up Shop Participation

We will be holding a pop-up shop at Osaka's Hanshin Umeda Main Store from Wednesday, March 4 to Tuesday, March 10.
>>> Click here for event details <<<

Due to this event, we will, in principle, suspend handling orders placed through the online store and replying to inquiries during the event period.

Regular online store operations are scheduled to resume on Thursday, March 12, after the regular closing day following the event period.

If you would like to rent a ring size gauge, please note that depending on when you place your order, it may take some time before the size gauge is shipped.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your understanding.

※We are unable to respond to inquiries by phone during the event period.
※We cannot accept repair items sent by mail. If you are sending products to the atelier, we would appreciate it if you could specify a delivery date so they arrive on or after 3/12.
※We will be closed on Tuesday the 3rd and Wednesday the 11th for our regular days off.

[ New in ] Atelier Coat Resale Notice



Last autumn, our original atelier coat sold out of stock immediately after it went on sale. After that, the fabric we used was discontinued, and we sadly had to end sales.

This time, thanks to the kindness of the daily wear brand "FRANCESCA AMAM LABEL," which we asked to produce it, they made just
1 piece using the fabric that was left on hand. We also actually wear it as workwear, but it has a refined feel within its relaxed shape, and it's a piece that makes you straighten up every time you put it on.

This week227 (Fri) starts at 8 PM. Limited to1 piece. If you'd like one, please order early.

▼Drop Sleeve Atelier Coat
https://cobaco.shop/products/049

[ Note ] From One Small Choice

"If the cravat knot isn't perfect, the outfit isn't complete."


Beau Brummell, who lived in Regency-era Britain in the late 18th to early 19th century, is known as the original dandy and as the man who transformed the values of men’s fashion at the time.

At a time when lavish attire adorned with jewels and embroidery was the norm, he presented a thoroughly pared-down aesthetic: a plain dark suit, a crisp white shirt, and a perfectly tied cravat (the precursor to the necktie).

It is said that he would stand in front of the mirror for hours retieing his cravat, and if he was not satisfied, he would change his entire outfit. What lay behind it was not vanity, but the belief that "a single discord can throw off the whole."

To carry your philosophy through to even the way you tie your necktie.
It is also a question of how to shape your own existence.

One small choice changes you, if only a little.
The changed me chooses something else again.
Within that chain, a distinctive character takes shape.

I think the same is true for brands as well.

One design, one material, one word.At the same time that this accumulation shapes what makes it distinctive, it also renews the brand itself.

This year, cobaco is 17We have reached our anniversary year.
Looking back, I find myself in a very different place from what I had originally envisioned. But that change was by no means a break; it lay along the extension of countless small choices.

If I may borrow Brummell's words,Paying attention to the details may also be a way of shaping the future.

What will cobaco look like by the time it celebrates its 20th anniversary?You may find yourself standing in a place we can't even imagine right now.

A brand is not a fixed logo, but something that grows and evolves as it breathes.
I hope to continue quietly enjoying that change.

Atelier Schedule|March

Here is information about the atelier in March.

There are no open days scheduled for March. If you would like to visit the atelier, please use an “appointment day,” where one group at a time can visit by advance reservation.

Also, from Wednesday, March 4 to Tuesday, March 10, we will be holding a pop-up shop at Hanshin Umeda Main Store in Osaka. Please take advantage of this opportunity as well.

▼[ Event ] POP UP SHOP at HANSHIN UMEDA
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/information/000123

[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
No scheduled dates

[ Appointment Day / Reservation required ]
21st (Sat)
22nd (Sun)
28th (Sat)
29th (Sun)
* For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks before your preferred date.

▼Make your reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
* Dates and times shown in gray in the selection field are unavailable for reservation due to full bookings or other reasons.

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・Because cobaco items are made to order, they cannot be taken home on the day of purchase (excluding some items).
・We accept payment only by cashless methods such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
・Inside the atelier, there are delicate and fragile items such as glass and natural stone, as well as stairs and level differences. If you are bringing children, please be especially careful. During open days, please be considerate so as not to inconvenience other customers.
・As you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in disinfecting your hands with alcohol upon entry.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

[ Event ] POP-UP SHOP at HANSHIN UMEDA

From Wednesday, March 4 to Tuesday, March 10, we will hold a pop-up shop at Osaka's Hanshin Umeda Main Store. This one-week event is a chance to experience the true texture and quiet presence of cobaco jewelry in person. We look forward to welcoming everyone in the Kansai area and nearby regions.

[ Hanshin Umeda Main Store Special Event Exhibition ]
Seasonal limited collection "Jewelry with a choice of birthstones"

At this event, we will specially exhibit and sell the limited collection "Jewelry with a choice of birthstones," which is normally available only from November to December.

From the rose cut, which originated in the 16th century,
to the round brilliant cut, the modern standard.
We selected four different cuts, tracing the history of diamond polishing.
This collection is created as a combination jewelry piece
that brings together K18 yellow gold and platinum.

The way light reflects, the structure of the facets, the quality of the brilliance—
please compare how each cut creates a different expression.

New items from the "Staple" collection also debut

The "Staple" collection applies the structure of a construction hardware staple (kasugai) to stone setting. This collection will feature long earrings with round natural stones, a first for the line. Other shapes, including items not yet listed online, will also be available at the venue. Earrings and select rings can be purchased on the spot, so you can take them home right away.

Novelty gift

Customers who spend 30,000 yen or more, tax included, will receive a brand-original jewelry tray as a gift for the first 20 people. (*Offer ends once supplies run out.)

Other offerings
• Display of staple items including the "Jewelry with a choice of birthstones" collection
• Early sales of new jewelry

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We have many items available for immediate purchase, but some rings and other pieces will be made to order. Ordered items can be picked up later at Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores.
※Due to space limitations, not all items will be displayed. If there is a product you would like to see, please feel free to ask.
※As a rule, we are unable to accept repair items directly during the event period.
※During the pop-up period, inventory will be shared between the online store and the venue. As a result, depending on timing, items shown as "in stock" online may actually be sold out. We will do our best to update promptly, and we appreciate your understanding in advance.

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[ Event Info ]
POP UP SHOP at HANSHIN UMEDA

Date & Time|
March 4, 2026 (Wed) - March 10, 2026 (Tue)
10:00-20:00 (until 18:00 on the final day)

Location|
Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store, 2nd Floor, Event Space 2
1-13-13 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-8224

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▼About our store closure for the pop-up shop event
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/information/000126

[ Note ] Beauty Resides in Intelligence

At the end of last year, I was chatting with a graphic designer I often work with at the atelier, combining a meeting with casual conversation.

While looking back over the year, our talk shifted from work to everyday life, and the word "imagination" suddenly came to the surface. After all, when people interact, isn't imagination the most important thing? Our thoughts naturally aligned around that idea. There are many ways to define it, but in our conversation that day we agreed that imagination might be "the ability to attend to another person's feelings."

That said, it's by no means easy. After all, "I" am not "someone else." Whether family or friends, there's no way to know exactly what someone else is thinking. No matter how much knowledge or experience you accumulate, that alone doesn't let you reach another person's feelings.

The other day, I was talking with a friend at a café. I glanced at my friend's hands and saw their glass was nearly empty. Just as I was about to call the server, someone quietly poured more water and said, "I'll refill that for you."

It wasn't a dramatic gesture. They observed the person's condition, read a small sign, and chose an action that was neither too much nor too little. It felt less like "kindness" and more like a quiet, intelligent process. From that small consideration there was a hint of beauty.

The accumulation of attitudes directed toward others becomes intelligence, which eventually takes on grace and quietly seeps outward. As we imagine how what we create sits beside someone, we will continue devoting ourselves to jewelry making this year.

Atelier Schedule|February

Information about the atelier in February.

There are no Open Days scheduled for February. If you wish to visit, please use the appointment days, which are by reservation and allow one group at a time. We look forward to your visit.

[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
No events scheduled

[ Appointment Day / Reservation required ]
1st (Sun)
7th (Sat)
8th (Sun)
14th (Sat)
15th (Sun)
※For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks before your desired date.

▼Make a reservation here:
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
※Dates that are grayed out in the selection are unavailable due to full bookings or other reasons.

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・cobaco items are made to order, so they cannot be taken home on the same day (except for some items).
・We accept payment by cashless methods only, such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Please be aware of this in advance.
・The atelier contains delicate and fragile items such as glass and natural stones, and there are stairs and steps. Please take extra care if you bring children. During Open Days, please be considerate of other customers.
・As some customers may try on jewelry, please cooperate with hand disinfection using alcohol upon entering.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

[ New in ] New stones added to the "Staple" collection



From today, Friday, December 19, the "Staple" collection has been updated with new natural stones appearing in this collection for the first time. Newly added stones that complement winter outfits include mother-of-pearl, which contains a refined, subtle iridescent sheen, and lapis lazuli, notable for its rich blue that evokes the night sky. Please take a look. Please take a look.


▼Collection|Staple
https://cobaco.shop/collections/staple

※Items marked with the "In Stock" tag are available in stock. Orders will be shipped within approximately 5 business days after ordering.

[ Note ] Tsuru-hashi's Motsunabe Restaurant and Quiet Freedom

I had business in Osaka's Tsuruhashi area.
It's a neighborhood I had rarely visited before. I had no sense of the place at all. With some time to kill, I wandered aimlessly and discovered a motsunabe (offal hotpot) restaurant lit up under the elevated tracks.

Peering through the glass, I saw people with drinks in hand, gathered around bowls of motsunabe, likely chatting about this and that. Even though it was still early after opening, the place was already lively.
It was just after sunset and the kind of solid winter chill had begun to settle in. Trusting my nose, I half let myself be drawn in and went inside.

Steaming motsunabe and a little makgeolli. Plump, fresh horumon and authentic Korean kimchi that looked to have been sourced from Tsuruhashi's shopping street. My chopsticks kept moving. At the end, they added carefully chosen Chinese noodles from a long-established noodle maker into the pot. Before I knew it, the pot was empty. Unexpectedly, it became a moment that satisfied both body and soul.

Of course, I could have checked restaurant review sites in advance and picked a highly rated place. A quick search would probably have found restaurants with higher ratings. But that feeling of "unexpectedly finding a great place" is hard to get from that kind of deliberate selection.

Relying less on others' words or ratings and following your own intuition and judgment—even if the choice isn't the "best" or "right" one—can yield rewards richer than you might expect.

Standing on your own senses can feel a little uncertain, and at the same time, I think it's a quiet kind of freedom.

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Relying on my own ears and eyes
Standing on my own two feet alone
what inconvenience could there be?

("Not Leaning On" by Noriko Ibaragi)

Notice of Year-end and New Year Holiday Closure

We will be closed for the New Year holiday from Saturday, December 27, 2025to Sunday, January 4, 2026.
Responses to orders and inquiries received during this period will be handled sequentially from Monday, January 5.

Please note that shipments of ring size gauges and final same-year shipments for some in-stock items will apply only to orders placed by around 14:00 on Friday, December 26.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.


[ Business days before year-end ]
Saturday, December 20 Atelier Open Day
Sunday, December 21 Temporary Closure
Monday, December 22 Open
Tuesday, December 23Wednesday, December 24 Closed (regular holiday)
Thursday, December 25Friday, December 26 Open
From Friday, December 27 — Closed for New Year holidays

Atelier Schedule|January 2026

Information about the atelier for January 2026.
There are no open days scheduled for January or February. If you would like to visit, please use our "Appointment Day" (advance reservation required), where only one group is admitted at a time. We look forward to your visit.


[ Open Day / No reservation required ]
No events scheduled

[ Appointment Day / Reservation required ]
11th (Sun)
17th (Sat)
18th (Sun)
24th (Sat)
25th (Sun)
31st (Sat)
* For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks before your desired date.

▼ Make a reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
* Dates that are greyed out in the selection field cannot be reserved due to being fully booked or other reasons.

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・Because cobaco items are made to order, they cannot be taken home on the day of your visit (except for some items).
・We accept payment only by cashless methods such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Please be aware of this in advance.
・The atelier contains delicate, fragile items such as glass and natural stones, and there are stairs and steps. Please take special care if you bring children. During open days, please be considerate so as not to disturb other customers.
・Since jewelry may be tried on, please cooperate by disinfecting your hands with alcohol when entering.
・There is no restroom available inside the atelier.

Regarding the Closure Due to Participation in "New Jewelry TOKYO 2025"

Thank you very much for always using our store.

Due to our participation in the event "New Jewelry TOKYO 2025" held in Omotesando, Tokyo from 11/28 to 12/1, we will be taking a break from processing orders placed on the online store and responding to inquiries during the following closure period.

November 24 (Mon, holiday) Closed
November 25 (Tue) Closed
November 26 (Wed) Open temporarily
November 27 (Thu) - December 1 (Mon) Temporary closure due to event participation
December 2 (Tue) Open temporarily
December 3 (Wed) Closed
December 4 (Thu) Temporary closure

Regarding ring size gauge rentals before the event, orders placed by around 1 PM on November 26 (Wed) will be eligible. Orders received after that will be shipped sequentially from December 2 (Tue) onward.

There will be irregular business days with temporary openings and closures before and after the event. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

[ New In ] New Diamond Rings to Brighten the Holiday Season

Just in time for the holiday season, a new ring has arrived. This slender signet ring features a single baguette-cut diamond. The diamond is set straight along the face of the signet, with the setting kept as minimal as possible. The straight line of the diamond and the surface of the metal complement each other, creating a refined nuance on your hand.

Designed to blend seamlessly into your everyday life, this ring reveals a quiet brilliance with high clarity when you glance at it—a minimal design that breathes artisanal precision into a sense of calm. It looks beautiful worn alone or stacked with other rings.



▼ Baguettecut Diamond Ring_signet
https://cobaco.shop/products/053

[ Event ] New Jewelry TOKYO 2025



We will be exhibiting at "NEW JEWELRY TOKYO 2025," Japan's largest designers' jewelry event, held at Spiral in Aoyama, Tokyo, for three days from Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30, 2025. This season, it will be the only opportunity to see our pieces in person in the Kanto area. We look forward to welcoming visitors who live in and around the Kanto region.



For this event we have prepared limited items as a special project. A long necklace featuring a chain motif with iconic silver parts linked together will be available at the venue.

[ Limited ] Silver Long Necklace_staple
Material: SV925 / K10
¥62,700 tax-in
※Limited quantity



New items from the 'Staple' collection will also be on display. In addition to classic bicolor smoky quartz and rutilated quartz, the collection will include pieces featuring mother-of-pearl and lapis lazuli—items appearing for the first time in this collection—that are not listed online. (Earrings and some rings are available for immediate purchase, so you can take those home on the spot.)



Over the three days you'll also see holiday-season pieces including the season-limited collection '選べるダイヤモンド' and our regular lineup such as Jewelry with a choice of birthstones, among others. We look forward to seeing you in Omotesando.

※Except for some items, most pieces on display will be try-on samples. If you wish to order items that are not available for immediate purchase, please place your order through the online store.

※Due to the exhibition space, displays will focus on the season-limited collection '選べるダイヤモンド' and items from the 'Staple' collection and Jewelry with a choice of birthstones. We are bringing all products, including cobaco BRIDAL and cobaco for baby items, so if the item you want is not on display, please feel free to ask our staff.

※We cannot accept repairs directly at the event. Thank you for your understanding.
※Purchases and orders on the day will be cashless only.

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[ Event Info ]
New Jewelry TOKYO 2025
https://newjewelry.jp/nj2025/
※Link to external site


Dates & Times|
Friday, November 28, 2025 11:00-20:00
Saturday, November 29, 2025 11:00-20:00
Sunday, November 30, 2025 11:00-19:00

Location|
SPIRAL 1F - 3F
(cobaco exhibition area: 3F/foyer · hall)




5-6-23 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
In front of Omotesando Station Exit B1

Holiday Season 2025 Start

The holiday season has finally arrived. At cobaco, the Holiday Season 2025 collection launches today, November 1st. We have prepared many plans this season, including the season-limited collection, exclusive items for this season, and new item releases throughout the season... We will make this season exciting.

1. Season-limited collection "Choose Your Diamond" order reception begins

This season, the season-limited collection "Choose Your Diamond" is back. Round brilliant cut, rose cut,princess cut, emerald cut... We offer four special diamonds with different cuts, set in two-tone jewelry.

▼ Holidays limited 2025 "Choose Your Diamond"
https://www.cobaco.shop/collections/holiday_limited_diamond

 

2. New season-limited items debut

From the season collection "Choose Your Diamond," new season-limited items are introduced. This season, focus is on color. Color diamonds are set in a conical top that rises sharply from the arm. You can choose from four colors: white, brown,light yellow, and ice blue. The contrast between straight and curved lines creates a structured form that brings a subtle presence to your fingertips.

▼ Holidays limited 2025 "Choose Your Diamond"
https://www.cobaco.shop/collections/holiday_limited_diamond

 

3. Holiday season-related columns now available

A holiday season limited ring designed based on a conical form. We explore its features from four points.

[ Column ] Choose Your Colored Diamond
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/column/059

We pick jewelry to brighten this winter. Here are some coordination samples.

[ Column ] Styling Sample|Holiday Season 2025
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/column/060

A column about the holiday season limited collection "Choose Your Diamond" titled "4 Brilliances, 4 Perspectives." Introducing the differences in brilliance, form, craftsmanship, and other features of the four diamond jewelry pieces from various angles.

[ Column ] 4 Brilliances, 4 Perspectives
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/column/033

For those looking for a gift for someone special. We pick recommended items.

[ Column ] Holiday Gift 2025
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/column/058

 

4. Event participation scheduled

From Friday, November 28 to Sunday, November 30, 2025, we will exhibit at "NEW JEWELRY TOKYO 2025," Japan's largest designer jewelry event held at Spiral in Aoyama, Tokyo. This is the only opportunity this season to see our products in person in the Kanto area.
As a special project, event-limited items will also be available. You can see many items including holiday items. We look forward to welcoming everyone living near Kanto.

▼ Event details
https://cobaco.shop/blogs/information/000114


5. Season-limited wrapping available

The packaging for delivering jewelry will also be season-limited. During the period, all customers who purchase jewelry (excluding some items) will receive a holiday tag attached.This season, we commissioned illustrator Arata Hashimoto to create three holiday-themed illustrations. Which design you receive will be a surprise when it arrives. The tag can also be used as a message card.

* The three types of tags are delivered randomly. You cannot choose the design.
※"cobaco for baby", "cobaco BRIDAL", and "other items" will be delivered in different packaging.
* Orders placed by around 10 a.m. on January 5, 2026, are eligible.
* Due to limited quantities, even during the period, once supplies run out, regular packaging will be used.

[ Note ] Whose scent is the fragrance of osmanthus?

When the scent of osmanthus (kinmokusei) begins to appear, I recall the words of Yuta Orisaka.

When autumn comes, the phrase "the scent of osmanthus" catches the eye on social media. While the writer's emotions are quickly replayed, when you actually smell it, the genuine feeling that rises within you becomes ossified. (omission) What these expressions have in common is that the subject of the person speaking is hidden. Lacking confidence in words that come from within, they crush them with tools of empathy (Yuta Orisaka, from "Yabu IN")

Everyone has a "moment when they feel autumn."
The chill of the wind, the colors of dusk, the smell of the air — these elements suddenly connect inside you, and the sensation of "ah, it's autumn" arises. Even if that feeling can't be shared with anyone else, it is undeniably your own shape of autumn living within you.

On the other hand, there are scenes and scents that "everyone would probably feel as autumn." Chief among these is the scent of osmanthus. Using this word (this sign) lets you easily share the "arrival of autumn" with everyone. But behind that convenience, the particular shape of autumn that "I" felt becomes hidden behind the word. I think the "hidden subject" he points out is precisely this.

In an age where anyone can be a broadcaster, for some reason the "subject" retreats. Words polished by AI and trend phrases tuned for view counts cover our screens and gradually move away from the sender's real feeling. We now live in a world where "whose words these are" is hard to see.

Not everyone needs to feel autumn through the scent of osmanthus. I hope for a world that values each person's "autumn with real feeling" within them. Restoring subjectivity requires accepting diversity. The brand cobaco, I often think, should be a place that affirms that small diversity.

And I also think this:
words born through someone's body, not through reasoning, carry a tangible warmth even if small. When we encounter such words, I believe we can quietly touch the "subject" that exists within others. This may underlie not only words but all works created by people.

Suddenly, a line from Gen Hoshino's song "In the Middle of the Ridiculous" comes to mind.

The nape smells like bread and we praise it, saying wow
In the ridiculous there's love, people live as if to laugh

Although I've never thought "the nape of the neck smells like bread," that metaphor slips easily into the body. And it makes me feel as if happiness is packed into that scene (at least for me). His words have a definite "warmth," and they resonate gently in the listener's heart.

Words and works that reach others may be those that, while making you think "perhaps I'm the only one who feels this," still touch the hearts of many.

Atelier Schedule|December

Here is information about the December atelier schedule.
On "Appointment Days," you can visit by advance reservation, one group at a time. "Open Days" are when the atelier is open all day and you are welcome to drop by freely without a reservation. We look forward to your visit.


[ Open Day / No Reservation Required ]
December 7 (Sun) 11:00-17:00
December 20 (Sat) 11:00-17:00
* Consultations for marriage rings are prioritized for those with reservations.

[ Appointment Day / Reservation Required ]
13th (Sat)
14th (Sun)
* For online consultations, please apply at least two weeks in advance of your preferred date.

▼Make a reservation here
https://cobaco.shop/pages/our-space
* Dates and times that are grayed out in the selection field are unavailable due to being fully booked or other reasons.

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・Because cobaco items are made to order, you cannot take them home on the same day (with some exceptions).
・We only accept cashless payments such as credit cards and Apple Pay. Thank you for your understanding.
・There are delicate and breakable items such as glass and natural stones in the atelier, as well as stairs and steps. Please take extra care if you are accompanied by children. On Open Days, please be considerate of other customers.
・As you may try on jewelry, we ask for your cooperation in sanitizing your hands with alcohol upon entry.
・There are no restroom facilities inside the atelier.

[ Note ] People who forget, people who are forgotten

"Today, I didn’t meet anyone or say a single word until you called me. The trees in the garden don’t talk to me."

When the early signs of dementia began to appear, my grandmother said this to me over the phone. After my grandfather passed away and the dog they had for many years also died, my grandmother lived alone in a quiet house. Although my parents visited frequently, an overwhelming sense of "being alone" surrounded her.

When people lose their connections with family and society, they may gradually lose sight of the meaning of their own existence. And the body tries to physiologically avoid that pain. Or perhaps the mind "wants" to fade those memories away. Listening to my grandmother’s voice over the phone, I found myself thinking about these things.

Then, this summer. On the day we went to visit the graves with my parents, my father, who was with me all day, never once called my name. My father, who always prefixed his words with the other person’s name like a kind of greeting, didn’t do so even once.

Seeing his back, which had become one or two sizes smaller than when he was active, I saw my grandmother’s figure reflected in it. It has finally come—. The reality I had somehow prepared myself for, when it actually appeared before me, felt oppressively heavy, clinging to my body, and left me with a deeply gloomy feeling.

My father, a typical member of the "baby boomer generation," who ran through the height of the economic boom and devoted his life to work. Even after retirement, he worked for a while, but a few years ago, after a fall at work that injured his legs and hips, he stepped back from the front lines and started spending more time at home. Perhaps it was around that time that I began to sense a faint discomfort in the edges of our conversations.

The loneliness of seeing someone else (my father) gradually lose the memories and time they have built up. Is it the pain of reliving that process by his side? Or is it my own sadness of being "forgotten" by my own parent? I still can’t sort it out.

Even so, the fading of memories may be both loneliness and kindness. I believe there is a loneliness that can only be endured by forgetting. Still, I hope the voice calling out that name will reach him until the very end.

[ New in ] New stones for this season are now available in the 'Staple' collection



Starting today, Friday, October 10th, new natural stones have been added to the 'Staple' collection.
In addition to the classic bicolor smoky quartz, new natural stones such as black onyx and dendritic agate, perfect for the upcoming season, have been added to the lineup. Please take a look.

▼Collection|Staple

[ New in ] New items added to the Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection

A new item has been added to the Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection. Orders will be accepted starting today, Friday, October 10.

 



- Birthstone Ring_cone
A single line rotates, forming a surface, and eventually a three-dimensional shape rises. There is a fundamental beauty in the form born from this simple motion. Since ancient Greece, the cone has been regarded as the origin of geometry and the source of beautiful curves.
Unnecessary decorations are stripped away, focusing on the pure shape. This ring reflects the very essence of "creating form" within the small three-dimensional space of jewelry. A small birthstone is set on the conical top.




- Birthstone Ring_vase
When looking at a white porcelain vase, one can feel a tension stretched within the stillness. The shape made to receive something seems beautiful because it is not complete in itself. I have long been drawn to that presence.
While embracing empty space, it maintains "room for something to be born." This ring was created from the desire to capture that stillness and tension in a small piece of jewelry. A tiny birthstone is set at the top, like the opening of a small vase extending from the arm.



To commemorate the addition of a new item to the Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection, we are holding a small gift campaign.
Please see below for details.

▼ Campaign Details

[ Campaign ] Birthstone Postcard Giveaway Campaign



To celebrate the addition of new items to our Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection, we are holding a special gift campaign. Customers who order items from the Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection, including the new "Birthstone Ring_cone" and "Birthstone Ring_vase," during the campaign period will receive an original postcard featuring an illustration of a birthstone, while supplies last. You will receive a postcard for each stone in your order, matching the birth month of the birthstone(s) you selected.


[ Campaign Period ]
October 10, 2025 (Fri) - October 26, 2025 (Sun)

[ Eligible Customers ]
Customers who order items from the Jewelry with a choice of birthstones collection during the above period

[ Gift Details ]
Birthstone Postcard
*The number of postcards you receive will depend on the number of birthstones in your ordered item. (Example: If you order a Birthstone Ring_signet (3 stones), you will receive 3 postcards for the same birth month as the birthstones you selected.)

[ How to Receive Your Gift ]
When you add an eligible product to your cart, a popup will appear. Click the "Continue" button at the bottom right of the screen to add the "Birthstone Postcard Gift" to your cart.
*If you do not wish to receive the postcard, please click the "Remove" button at the bottom right of the popup. It will be removed from your cart.

[ Other Notes ]
・Limit one eligible item per customer. (If you order multiple eligible items, we will select one item to apply the gift to.)
・The campaign may end early if the planned number of postcards is reached, even during the campaign period.

[ New in ] Announcement of the Start of Sales for This Season's Drop Sleeve Atelier Coat


The original atelier coat has been updated to an even more refined design. This season's batch has arrived from the daily wear brand "FRANCESCA AMAM LABEL," who we commission for production. We also use these coats as our workwear, and we find that their relaxed shape still carries an air of elegance, helping us feel composed every time we put them on.

Sales start today, Monday, September 1. Available in limited quantities, so please order soon if you're interested.

▼Drop Sleeve Atelier Coat
https://cobaco.shop/products/049