After Mikimoto founder Kokichi Mikimoto invented cultured pearl technology, it made pearls accessible to the masses. Mikimoto’s goal was “to adorn the necks of all women around the world with ...
completed by an 18k yellow gold hook and box clasp accented by one additional cultured pearl, forming an 18 inch necklace. Marked with Mikimoto's "M" within clamshell maker's mark. Gross weight: 37.2 ...
Son of a Japanese noodle maker, Kokichi Mikimoto single-handedly launched the cultured-pearl industry. Kokichi Mikimoto, the son of a noodle maker, had a dream and a hard-working wife, Ume.
Japan's akoya oysters have been preëminent among cultured pearls ever since Kokichi Mikimoto first established the industry in the early part of this century. But since 1994, something has been ...
Many years ago, Mikimoto Kokichi managed to produce cultured pearls that slowly made their way into the market. Although a bit expensive for being cultured pearls, they are still way cheaper than ...
Click here to read the entire article on Luxury Daily Mikimoto upends precious perception of pearls in social effort Japanese jeweler Mikimoto is setting out to prove that pearls can defy ...
Mikimoto and Chrome Hearts are joining forces to bring together their distinct design aesthetics for a limited-edition jewelry collection highlighting pearls. The Japanese fine jewelry brand and ...