The South Seas that lie between the northern coast of Australia and Indonesia are the native habitat of the large silver-lipped South Sea oyster, also known as the Pinctada maxima, from which the White South Sea pearl originates. The impressive mollusks grow up to 12 inches in diameter and produce pearls that are harvested from Read more…
Night-Wind Like some great pearl from out the Orient, Upheld by unseen hands,—in its rich weight An offering to adorn a queen’s proud state That offering to adorn a queen’s proud state That some dependent princeling did present,— The moon slow rises into night’s dark tent. The pulseless air, with longings vague befreight, Now quickens Read more…
The Sea Hath Its Pearls The sea hath its pearls, The heaven hath its stars; But my heart, my heart, My heart hath its love. Great are the sea, and the heaven; Yet greater is my heart, And fairer than pearls or stars Flashes and beams my love. Thou little, youthful maiden, Come unto my Read more…
Asleep! O sleep a little while, white pearl! Asleep! O sleep a little while, white pearl! And let me kneel, and let me pray to thee, And let me call Heaven’s blessing on thine eyes, And let me breathe into the happy air, That doth enfold and touch thee all about, Vows of my Read more…
From mother to daughter, husband to wife, the world’s romance with Pearls has been a constant, consuming passion. Timeless, sensual and sophisticated, there has never been a better time to give the gift of a Pearl. For Valentine’s Day, Mikimoto has a stunning selection of beautiful pearl jewellery which can be gift wrapped and delivered. Read more…
What better way to celebrate the New Year than by being surrounded by Petals and Pearls in one of our specially decorated London Taxis. During 2012 a select few Mikimoto branded taxis featuring our latest collection of pearl jewellery will be driving around London’s West End. Keep an eye out and good luck in hailing one down Read more…
Black South Sea pearls are famed for their mysterious and breath-taking overtones. So mysterious in fact, there have been stories and tales associated with these pearls dating back centuries in and around their place of origin, leading to the nickname the “Queen of Pearls”. Sometimes also known as Tahitian pearls, Black South Sea pearls are Read more…
The Akoya pearl has a special place in our hearts at Mikimoto, as it was the pearl with which Kokichi Mikimoto first started his pearl cultivation enterprise. Kokichi Mikimoto was determined to find a way to produce pearls that were of the highest quality. In 1893 the first cultured Akoya pearl was made – an Read more…
If you’d like to view first-hand our exceptional pearl jewellery collection, why not pay us a visit in store for a special treat this Christmas? The Christmas 2011 opening hours for our store in New Bond Street, London, are as follows: 1st December – 23rd December Monday – Friday 10:00 – 18:00 Saturday 10:00 – Read more…
Mikimoto is delighted to announce the arrival of its new brochure. Taking inspiration from the Japanese cherry blossom follow the falling petals as you look at the stunning Mikimoto collections. From classic strands to ornate designs of pearls and diamonds, we hope you will find something to fall in love with. Click here to view Read more…
