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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.

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See highlights of the V&A Pearls exhibition in our new video

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The history of pearls will be brought to lustrous life at the forthcoming exhibition at the V&A

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Harrods showcases spectacular one off jewels to celebrate the major Pearls exhibition at the VAM

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Important Mikimoto pearls to go on display at the V&A Pearls exhibition in September

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Amazing Baselworld video is now out

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The results of the Couture Design Awards 2013 in Las Vegas

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The princess effect: how tiaras became fashionable again

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Mikimoto's new Waterfall White South Sea pearl jewellery

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Salma Hayek wears Mikimoto at the Independent Spirit Awards

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Classic gifts to give to your Valentine on 14 February

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Best of 2012: High Jewellery

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Most Original Contemporary Designs of 2012

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