brand
Mikimoto
Mikimoto is a luxury jewelry house specializing in cultured pearls. Its aesthetic emphasizes classical elegance and technical precision. The brand represents a tradition of Japanese craftsmanship and a commitment to marine conservation. It serves a demographic valuing timeless sophistication and refined natural beauty.
History
Kokichi Mikimoto founded the company in 1893 after successfully creating the world's first cultured semi-spherical pearls. This innovation transformed the jewelry industry by ending the reliance on rare natural pearls. In 1905, he achieved the cultivation of perfectly round pearls. Mikimoto established the first Japanese jewelry boutique in 1899 and later expanded globally. The brand's history is defined by its role in standardizing pearl grading and integrating traditional Japanese metalworking with European jewelry techniques.
