Mikimoto jewelry show

October 23, 2013

Mikimoto, one of the world’s top jewelry companies, staged a brilliant show, with models in black dresses wearing exquisite jewelry.
Akeo Tsuruhara, a representative of Mikimoto, told those gathered about the history of the company and its founder Mikimoto Kokichi. The crowd was then treated to a video about how Mikimoto pearls are created.

Mikimoto is a luxury pearl company founded by Japanese entrepreneur Mikimoto Kokichi (1858-1954), who is credited with creating the first cultured pearl. His quest for perfection and his love for these pure, lustrous gems of the sea were the guiding forces that built the house of Mikimoto. Today, Mikimoto is the foremost producer of the finest quality cultured pearls and a world leader in the design of exceptional jewelry. Mikimoto is about superior quality. Each beautiful piece reflects supreme dedication, passion and care. For today's connoisseur of fine jewelry, Mikimoto combines timeless elegance with sophisticated, modern design.
Born on January 25, 1858 on Japan's Shima peninsula, Kokichi Mikimoto was the eldest son of a noodle-shop owner, a generations-old family business. As the family grew, Mikimoto's father worked hard to feed his children, selling charcoal and vegetables in addition to noodles. When Mikimoto was only 11, his father fell ill, propelling the young boy into an early adulthood and prompting him to seek his fortune in a changing, modernizing world.

Today, Mikimoto is synonymous with superior quality at every stage, from the selection of finest materials to expert workmanship to our customer service commitment. Each beautiful piece reflects supreme dedication, passion and care. For today’s connoisseur of fine jewelry, Mikimoto combines timeless elegance with sophisticated, modern design. To own Mikimoto is a unique and luxurious pleasure.

To wear Mikimoto is to reflect the purity of the ocean … the mystery of creation… and to know you are adorned with the finest cultured pearls in the world. The brand’s clientele has included the likes on Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor as well as members of the Japanese Royal Family.