Mikimoto Pearls

October 26th, 2009

My grandmother passed on some beautiful pearl necklaces to me. I think every grandma loves pearl jewelry. It really reflects her grace and elegance. I hope when I have a granddaughter, I’ll be able to pass some truly amazing pearls among other jewelry to her. What I really covet is the esteemed mikimoto pearls. Kokichi Mikimoto (1858-1954) was the first to successfully market cultured pearls. Mikimoto was born in Toba City, Japan, in 1858 and was the eldest son in a family that ran a noodle restaurant. He began raising oysters in 1888, and by the late 1890s he had been awarded a patent on a process for culturing mabes (hemispherical pearls). Over the next 20 years, he continued his research into culturing pearls, culminating with his acquisition of a patent in the early 1900s for culturing spherical pearls. Thereafter, Mikimoto was a tireless advocate of the new culturing techniques and their resulting gems. His efforts opened new markets worldwide for cultured pearls, and essentially created the pearl industry that exists today. These mikimoto pearls are truly amazing. They are definitely investment pieces.

Mikimoto Pearl Necklace 16″ 6.5 x 6mm A1 $1,610

Mikimoto 18kt White Gold Akoya Olive Earrings with 5-6mm Pearls and 0.26ctw Diamonds $2,550

Mikimoto Pearls in Motion Sandstorm dangle earrings with .39 ctw diamonds $5,600

Mikimoto Pearls in Motion – 18kt White Gold 8mm Black South Sea Pearl earrings .14tw $1,350

Mikimoto Pink Cancer Ribbon Necklace “Everything is Possible with Hope Necklace” – $880 of this purchase will be donated to The Young Survival Coalition $2,200

Mikimoto Pink Cancer Ribbon Pendant “Everything is Possible with Hope Necklace” – $760 of this purchase will be donated to The Young Survival Coalition $1,900

(Source: pearl-guide.com)

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