Lalique Illusion Captive – an enigmatic bottle inspired by René Lalique’s Dragonfly brooch

“I worked tirelessly, drawing, modelling, making studies and technical trials of all kinds, driven by the desire to achieve something new, to create something never seen before” René Jules Lalique , the French glass designer known for his creations of glass art, perfume bottles, vases, jewellery, chandeliers, clocks and automobile hood. Before revolutionizing the art … Read more

17th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève: The pre-selected watches

Created in 2001 and overseen since 2011 by a foundation recognised as a public interest organisation, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève highlights and annually rewards the most remarkable watchmaking creations. 72 pre-selected watches (see all the watches here) for the 17th edition of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève are competing to win one … Read more

Chainmail, lemons and the Memphis Group: an introduction to autumn/winter 2017 fashion

APC turns 30, the return of corduroy and the reinvention of Oscar de la Renta – everything you need to know about the next six months in style

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Hollywood memorabilia: Vivien Leigh’s collection is to be put up for auction

Hundreds of items owned by the star of Gone with the Wind will be offered by Sotheby’s in London on 26 September. Hollywood icon and incandescent star of one of the most beloved films of all time, Vivien Leigh (1913- 1967) captured hearts and minds with her fiery, luminous performance as Scarlett O’Hara in Gone … Read more

“Gem Bites” in the heart of Geneva. Le Richemond x Gübelin create real gem

Iconic hotel in Geneva now offers introduction to the colored gemstones of the Gübelin Academy. This necklace of Gübelin’s Drops of Water line combines 140 fine diamonds and a vibrant blue 6.12 ct Sri Lankan sapphire. The House of Gübelin’s exceptional jewellery is always accompanied by a gemological report from the Gübelin Gem Lab, guaranteeing … Read more

Mikimoto Praise to Nature – The homage to the treasures born and nurtured by the oceans

The pearl is a treasure born and nurtured by the oceans. Akoya pearls represent the very foundation of MIKIMOTO jewellery. MIKIMOTO continues its pearl journey as it explores ever new designs which represent the ultimate in beauty.

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Not limited to pearls, MIKIMOTO selects truly beautiful stones which are worthy of its designs and sensibility. Vivid rubies mirror underwater volcanoes in the Praise to Nature, a collection portraying volcanoes’ vigorous energy and nature’s dynamism. “Praise to Nature” is the new theme introduced by MIKIMOTO this year to its range of jewellery, and specifically represents MIKIMOTO’s praise – through the beautiful art form of jewellery – for the vibrantly changing faces of nature

This Mikimoto necklaces and rings capture the mysterious, yet magnificent stories of the sea. Diamonds glitter like the sun reflecting off the ocean surface, while opals gleam, like a school of delicate fish darting playfully through the water underneath.

This Mikimoto design is inspired by coral found within the ocean. It is an embodiment of oceanic mythology. The serenity of the sea emanates throughout this long pearl necklace from the gradation of pearls and colored gemstones.

The magnificent, satiny luster of these fantastic white pearls is produced by the silver-lipped South Sea oyster. Their subdued opalescence will subtly change in appearance under different light conditions, making them a constant marvel to behold. Harvested in sizes from 9mm and up, their shapes range from round, oval or teardrop to free-form baroque.

This June, Mikimoto celebrated the grand opening of its Ginza Main Store. Since opening Mikimoto’s first pearl store in Ginza in 1899, the luxury jewelry house has achieved international acclaim as the leading jeweller of Japan. The façade of our Ginza Main Store pays homage to the luxury brand’s roots, the natural world which gives rise to the pearl, with the concept “Shimmering Spring Sea”.

Kokichi Mikimoto’s dream still lives as our brand philosophy. Future Mikimoto Pearls

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