Kokichi Mikimoto

Mikimoto Jeux de Rubans: A high jewellery collection with a touch of luxurious whimsy

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Mikimoto Jeux de Rubans high jewellery is portraying the timeless motif of ribbons with a touch of luxurious whimsy. 125 years ago, Mikimoto’s founder, Kokichi Mikimoto, succeeded to create the world’s first cultured pearl. Since then, the house of Mikimoto has been built upon his dedication to the pursuit of beauty by adorning women around … Read more

Mikimoto – Invitation to the Pearl Island

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Kokichi Mikimoto was the first to successfully market cultured pearls. Using a technique developed by William Sawville-Kent and brought to Japan by Tatushei Mise and Tokishi Nishikawa he successfully cultured whole akoya pearls and founded the modern cultured pearl industry. Mikimoto Spent 20 Years Of Research On Culturing Spherical Pearls Mikimoto was born in Toba … Read more