Mikimoto Articles

Mikimoto was founded in 1893 by Kokichi Mikimoto, who earned the nickname "The Pearl King" when he created the world's first spherical cultured pearl, and is the man who brought the world the cultured pearl.

Mikimoto pearl earrings in 18ct white gold set with Akoya cultured pearls
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Pretty little things

Mikimoto black pearl earrings
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Pearl jewellery to suit your style

Mikimoto Duet Akoya conch pearl necklace
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What are Akoya pearls?

Mikimoto rare natural pearl pendant
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The rarest pearls in the world

Mikimoto pearl necklace, interspersed with graduated turquoise.
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Into the blue: turquoise jewellery takes centre stage

Mikimoto Hyacinthia earrings with baroque South Sea cultured pearls, tumbled tanzanites and diamonds.
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Tanzanite jewellery: magical colour-changing gems are the perfect investment

Mikimoto's Legend necklace features a 11.42ct tumbled water opal, a 24mm Baroque South Sea cultured pearl, pink sapphires, rubies and diamonds set in pink and white gold.
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Gemstone of the month: opals for October

The new Naturale high jewellery necklace from Japanese pearl master Mikimoto incorporates a Melo pearl, a Giant Clam pearl and a Conch pearl, three extremely rare, non-nacreous natural pearls.
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Baselworld 2015: the best high jewellery from Fabergé, Chopard, de GRISOGONO and more

Mikimoto Lariat fine jewellery pearl necklace featuring multi-coloured black South Sea pearls with a diamond clasp set in white gold.
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Pearl necklaces for your wedding day

Mikimoto Hyacinthia earrings with baroque South Sea cultured pearls, tanzanite and diamonds.
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Baselworld 2015: a taster of new jewellery launches

Mikimoto South Sea Pearl earrings in rose gold from the Twist collection featuring a white South Sea cultured pearl and a twist of diamonds. £1,800.
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Mother’s Day ideas: fine jewellery emboldened with coloured gemstones to brighten her special day

Mikimoto Falling Flakes pearl earrings with Akoya pearls and diamonds in white gold (£1,150).
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Gift ideas for women: pearl earrings with a playful streak