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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An homage to happiness and celebration: Chaumet, Dior Joaillerie, Boucheron, Louis Vuitton and Bulgari unveil new high jewelry collections

Haute Joaillerie: Bvlgari, Dior, Chaumet, Dolce & Gabbana, Boucheron and Louis Vuitton continue to explore the art de vivre. BVLGARI – Bvlgari Festa high jewellery collection Entitled “Festa”, the spectacular high jewellery collection of over a hundred Bulgari jewels and watches is inspired by emblematic figures whose destinies helped shape the legend of Rome, such as … Read more

The groundbreaking Emerald Paternity Test is a true game-changer for the coloured gemstone industry

A new level of transparency for the gemstone trade: Gübelin Gem Lab announces the groundbreaking Emerald Paternity Test at 2017 Baselworld.

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The Gübelin Gem Lab, one of the world’s leaders in the analysis of precious gemstones announced the Emerald Paternity Test at. This new technology uses customised DNA-based nanoparticles enabling traceability of emeralds back to the exact place of mining.

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Provenance Proof

The Emerald Paternity Test is a true game-changer for the coloured gemstone industry. It is the first of a series of technologies and services developed by Gübelin Gem Lab dedicated to bringing more transparency into the gemstone industry, united under the Provenance Proof label.

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Emerald Paternity Test

This breakthrough technology uses DNA-based nanoparticles that are applied directly at the mine, onto the rough emerald crystals. Developed specifically to survive the usual procedures, which an emerald undergoes before reaching the end consumer (such as cleaning, cutting, polishing, transportation, setting), the nanoparticles can be retrieved and decoded at any stage along the supply chain.

This technology offers miners (both big corporates and cooperatives of small and artisanal miners), governments, trade organisations, industry watchdogs, jewellery brands and final customers a completely new level of transparency when sourcing emeralds, instilling confidence and creating trust.

This is the first time nanotechnology – the branch of technology that deals with dimensions of less than 100 nanometres – has been used in such context. The size of these particles makes them invisible to optical microscopes, therefore not affecting the appearance, quality and properties of the stone whatsoever

Gübelin operates one of the world’s most respected gemmological laboratory as a completely independent subsidiary. In its laboratories in Lucerne, Hong Kong and New York, the Gübelin Gem Lab provides analyses of diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls, and is particularly known for its expertise in coloured gems.

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Wave Limited Edition – 50 Years of Gellner

2017 Baselworld: Gellner presents its jubilee ring WAVE – representing 50 years of pearls, jewelry and design made in Germany. Pearls have always triggered imaginations and conquered hearts. This is also evident in the history of the Gellner jewelry manufacture. It is characterized by a love of premium cultured pearls and enthusiasm for their distinctive magic. … Read more

Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF now offers age dating of natural pearls as a client service

SSEF first gem lab to introduce age dating of pearls The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has become the first gem laboratory worldwide to introduce, as an additional service to clients, age dating of pearls using carbon-14 (14C). This scientific method can provide the pearl industry with new valuable information about the age of loose pearls … Read more

The most exquisite tableware and accent pieces for 2017

Dining culture and exclusive instagrammable gifts. From March 5th, 2017 the Fürstenberg castle museum, the museum of the second oldest porcelain manufacturer in Germany that still operates on its original site, is ready to be rediscovered, when the castle opens its gates following the refurbishment. Here the fascinating transformation in dining culture from 1747 to … Read more