‘I would like to adorn the necks of all the women of the world with pearls.’
Kokichi Mikimoto
Bestowed the appellation of ‘The Pearl King’, Kokichi Mikimoto dedicated his life to the pursuit of lustrous perfection.
A visionary, entrepreneur and alchemist of the sea, his quest for serene beauty was realised in 1893 when he finally succeeded in unlocking the secret of culturing pearls.
Entrancingly beautiful, these completely spherical, lustrous pearls were almost indistinguishable from the highest quality natural ones. Through his indomitable spirit and life works, Mikimoto continued to advance the science of pearl cultivation and his global reputation as the father of the modern day pearl industry was set.
Mikimoto remains the world leader in superior-quality cultured pearls selling the most luxurious, chic and glamorous pearls
a woman can own. Internationally respected for its product design, crafting techniques and strict quality control Mikimoto pearls
are set a world apart.
From Tokyo to London, Beijing to New York, Mikimoto’s beautiful designs continue to enrapture and delight.
