{"id":8220,"date":"2018-01-17T22:01:48","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T22:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.com\/blog\/?p=8220"},"modified":"2024-07-03T11:57:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T17:57:47","slug":"short-introduction-to-mikimoto-pearls-three-other-famous-pearls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pearlsonly.qa\/blog\/short-introduction-to-mikimoto-pearls-three-other-famous-pearls\/","title":{"rendered":"Short Introduction to Mikimoto Pearls & Three Other Famous Pearls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone knows about the Mikimoto pearls empire. It has become a\u00a0 true and unique cornerstone in the world and market of pearl jewelry.\u201cYou can’t ever go wrong with pearls. Perhaps pearls are a girl’s best friend after all”<\/em>\u00a0used to say\u00a0\u00a0Ki Hackney. And we totally agree.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pearls have always fascinated people \u2013 they\u2019re the epitome of luxury and beauty. They can be classical and modern. They look good on all women, regardless of age or social status. Pearls can be worn with a pair of jeans and a leather jacket, or they can gloriously hang around the neck of princesses and queens. They can make anyone who\u2019s passionate about jewelry fall even deeper in love with pearls. And if you don\u2019t own a pearl, well, we believe it\u2019s about time you did!<\/p>\n

We\u2019re going to take a look at where it all began with cultured pearls, how to choose the perfect pearl for you, how to care for your precious pearls, and even take a look at three of the world\u2019s most famous pearls.<\/p>\n

Mikimoto Pearls \u2013 Where It All Began<\/h1>\n

Known as the “Pearl King”, Mikimoto Kokichi created the world\u2019s first cultured pearl, thus giving birth to the cultured pearl industry that is now so popular. His fascination with pearls began when he was a little boy, watching the pearl divers return to the surface with these gems.<\/p>\n

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Mikimoto Kokichi and his pearls.
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At the age of 13, he left the one-room school to support his family working in the noodle shop.\u00a0 He was fascinated as he was watching pearl divers who were often forced to descend to depths of over 100 feet on a single breath.\u00a0 Most of the time, divers had to go 40 feet (12 meters) or over 125 feet (40 meters) deep to find pearl oysters.<\/a>\u00a0In 1988 Mikimoto took a loan to start the first pearl oyster farm on Ago Bay, Japan. It took him 12 yeas of trial and error until he managed to create spherical pearls that were virtually identical to the natural ones. To be more precise,\u00a0\u00a0Kokichi was able to create his first cultured pearl in 1893.<\/p>\n

In 1899, he opened his first shop in Tokyo and 14 years later in London. New shops are then opened in\u00a0Paris, New York, Los Angels, Bombay, and Shanghai.<\/p>\n

In 1926, Mikomoto met Thomas Edison at the Philadelphia World Exposition.\u00a0 During a meeting,\u00a0 Edison said to Kokichi, \u201cIt is one of the wonders of the world that you were able to culture pearls.\u201d Mikimoto humbly responded, \u201cIf you were the moon of the world of inventors, I would simply be one of the many tiny stars.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a result, this unfathomable feat changed the world. By 1935 there were close to 400 pearl farms all over Japan and the country produce a whopping 10 million pearls every year.\u00a0 Kokichi’s company was awarded patents for pearl cultivation and in 1985 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the patent system he was selected as one of Japan’s top 10 inventors. Today, the vast majority of pearls on the market are cultured pearls. Thanks to him, now everyone can own a pearl!<\/p>\n

A true visionary in this world of jewels and beauty, it was his dream to “adorn the necks of all women around the world with pearls.”<\/p>\n

His company, Mikimoto, is still thriving and leading the cultured pearl industry. Mikimoto pearls are now synonymous with quality, and if you\u2019re interested in buying your first pearl jewelry, you simply can\u2019t go wrong with Mikimoto<\/a>!<\/p>\n

How to Choose the Perfect Pearl for You<\/h1>\n

If you want the have the certainty that what you\u2019re buying is the best quality out there, then, by all means you should choose Mikimoto pearls. They have a wide selection of pearl styles and collections and you will surely find something to your liking. Pearls Only also offers you a wide variety of quality pearls.\u00a0 And more affordable actually. Of course, nothing will match the real Mikimoto pearls, but ours as well come with a certificate of authenticity. Plus, our designers have created pearl designs that are similar to those of Mikimoto’s. We will show you some models as well.<\/p>\n

But first, think about the shape of pearl you would like to purchase. What do you want it for? Special events, or something you\u2019d be wearing almost every day? You should know that perfectly round pearls are most valuable and also the rarest out there. They\u2019re as classic as pearls come! But tear drop and baroque re also very popular and quite timeless. It all comes down to personal preference, in the end.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve settled on the shape, think about the color of your Mikimoto pearls. Have you always wanted a perfectly white pearl, or does the idea of a gorgeous black pearl intrigue and fascinate you? A nice Mikimoto\u00a0pearl ring with diamonds like the one below is simply gorgeous for any occasion and would make the perfect gift. And this black South Sea cultured pearl is nothing short of perfection!<\/p>\n

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Black South Sea cultured pearl and diamond ring
Image source: MikimotoAmerica.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Here you have some similar designs to the one above.\u00a0 Unfortunately we do not have Black South Sea pearls, but these rings are created in our manufactory rooms using only high quality pearls like Japanese Akoya black pearls or Freshwater black pearls.<\/p>\n

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Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ring in Caroline Black<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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Freshwater Cultured Pearl Ring in Erica Black<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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Once you\u2019ve settled on the shape and color, feel free to browse the website in search of your perfect pearl. Whether you\u2019re searching for a pair of Mikimoto pearls or Pearls Only pearls, you can’t go wrong with them!<\/p>\n

How to Care for Pearls<\/h1>\n

Now that you\u2019ve settled on the type of pearl you would like to own, let\u2019s get down to caring for your gem. Pearls are organic, which means that they are vulnerable to various liquids, such as strong detergents, acids, or even perfume. If you\u2019re the lucky owner of a string of pearls, here\u2019s how you need to take care of them to ensure that they remain in tip top shape, so that they can potentially be passed down to future generations.<\/p>\n

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