Mikimoto is a Japanese jewellery brand known for its exquisite pearls and high-quality craftsmanship. The company was founded in 1893 by Kokichi Mikimoto, who is credited with creating the first cultured pearl.

Kokichi Mikimoto was born in Toba, Japan, in 1858. He grew up in a family of pearl divers and became fascinated with pearls at a young age. He started experimenting with pearl cultivation in the late 1800s, hoping to create pearls that were more affordable and accessible than the natural ones.

After years of trial and error, Mikimoto succeeded in creating the first cultured pearl in 1893. His innovation transformed the pearl industry, making pearls more widely available and changing the perception of pearls as a luxury item.

In the years that followed, Mikimoto expanded his business, opening his first store in Tokyo in 1899 and launching his brand internationally in the early 1900s. His pearls gained more...

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Mikimoto pearl ring, property from the Estate of a private…

Mikimoto Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold

Mikimoto pearl ring, property from the Estate of a private Sydney Collector, designed as a cluster of Akoya pearls, embellished with claw-set rubies, mounted in 18ct gold, size M1/2, gross weight approximately 5.2 grams, maker's mark for Mikimoto.

A 14ct white gold Mikimoto pearl ring; featuring a double row…

Double Row Mikimoto Pearl Ring in 14ct White Gold

A 14ct white gold Mikimoto pearl ring; featuring a double row of graduated 4.4-5.7 mm round Akoya cultured pearls of very good lustre and colour to loop shoulders each set with a further 4 mm round cultured pearl, Mikimoto stamps, size G1/2, top 17 mm, wt…

A Mikimoto 14ct white gold pearl and diamond ring, centring an…

Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Ring, 14ct White Gold, Size M

A Mikimoto 14ct white gold pearl and diamond ring, centring an 8.2 mm round cultured pearl of cream colour with medium lustre with a round brilliant cut diamond on each shoulder, size M, wt. 2.6g.

A Mikimoto pearl and diamond ring, round cultured pearl of…

Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Ring in 14ct White Gold

A Mikimoto pearl and diamond ring, round cultured pearl of silver and white hues and fine lustre measuring 9.2 mm, diagonally offset by four single cut diamonds, 14ct white gold, total weight 5.05gms.

Mikimoto, 18ct gold, pearl and diamond ring, centring a round…

Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Ring

Mikimoto, 18ct gold, pearl and diamond ring, centring a round Akoya pearl of cream hues measuring approximately 8.80 mm, within a surround of twelve brilliant-cut diamonds together weighing approximately 0.76 carats, signed M for Mikimoto, size K,…

14ct Mikimoto four cultured pearl dress ring, four sweeping…

Mikimoto Grey Pearl Dress Ring, Size F 1/2

14ct Mikimoto four cultured pearl dress ring, four sweeping bands supporting silvery light grey pearls, ring size F 1/2

A Mikimoto cultured pearl and diamond ring, the round cultured…

Mikimoto Pearl & Diamond Ring in 18ct White Gold

A Mikimoto cultured pearl and diamond ring, the round cultured pearl of silver, white hues displaying fine lustre and measuring 8 mm, set above a small crescent of single cut diamonds to each shoulder. Set in 18ct white gold and signed. Total weight 3…

Vintage Mikimoto pearl and sterling silver ring with oringinal…

Mikimoto Pearl Sterling Silver Ring with Original Box

Vintage Mikimoto pearl and sterling silver ring with oringinal box, marked M S, pearl size 6.4 mm, ring size Q

18ct two cultured pearl ring white and black/blue 7 mm pearls…

Mikimoto 18ct Pearl Ring, Size N

18ct two cultured pearl ring white and black/blue 7 mm pearls on crossed over shoulders in Mikimoto box, ring size N

Vintage pearl and 9ct rose gold ring with a Mikimoto for Prouds…

Vintage Mikimoto Pearl Ring in 9ct Rose Gold

Vintage pearl and 9ct rose gold ring with a Mikimoto for Prouds box and cert. Marked 9ct. Pearl size 4-4.5 mm, ring size J, weight 3 grams

Vintage Mikimoto pearl and silver ring marked M S. Approx…

Mikimoto Pearl and Silver Ring with Box

Vintage Mikimoto pearl and silver ring marked M S. Approx Baroque pearl size 8.5 mm, ring size M. With box, the pearl is showing silver- blue coloration

An aquamarine, onyx and diamond ring by Mikimoto, featuring an…

Mikimoto Aquamarine, Onyx, and Diamond Ring

An aquamarine, onyx and diamond ring by Mikimoto, featuring an emerald cut aquamarine weighing an estimated 3.18cts, flanked by onyx panels and round brilliant cut diamonds, in platinum, ring size P, boxed. Condition: the ring presents in very good…

Vintage Mikimoto pearl and 14ct yellow gold ring marked M k14.…

Mikimoto Pearl Ring, 14ct Gold, Vintage - Size N-O

Vintage Mikimoto pearl and 14ct yellow gold ring marked M k14. Approx 2@ pearls 6.3 mm, ring size N-O, weight 2.8 grams

Mikimoto pearl and 14ct yellow gold ring marked M k14. weight 2.…

Mikimoto Pearl and 14ct Gold Ring - Size N-O

Mikimoto pearl and 14ct yellow gold ring marked M k14. weight 2.9 grams, ring size N-O

A Mikimoto 14ct white gold pearl ring, two round akoya pearls,…

Mikimoto White Gold Pearl Ring, 7-8mm, Verna Jane Arthur Collection

A Mikimoto 14ct white gold pearl ring, two round akoya pearls, 7-8 mm, white in colour mounted in a white gold band. Provenance: The Verna Jane Arthur Collection. Size M Wt 3.5 grams

A Mikimoto silver ring, set with an Akoya cream luster pearl of…

Mikimoto Pearl Ring, Size P, 7mm Pearl

A Mikimoto silver ring, set with an Akoya cream luster pearl of 7 mm. Size P. Weight 1.8g

Mikimoto pearl and 14ct yellow gold ring, marked K14 M. Approx…

Mikimoto Pearl & 14ct Gold Ring - Size M

Mikimoto pearl and 14ct yellow gold ring, marked K14 M. Approx weight 3.4 grams, ring size M

A Mikimoto pearl set dress ring, 18ct yellow gold, made as a…

Mikimoto Pearl Solitaire Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold

A Mikimoto pearl set dress ring, 18ct yellow gold, made as a modern solitaire, featuring a round cultured, pearl of 8.3 mm, classic white in colour with fine pink overtone and high, lustre, claw set in four triple bead clusters, set to a shaped gold band.

Mikimoto mabe pearl ring marked K18, weight: 10.1 grams, size:…

Mikimoto Mabe Pearl Ring, K18, 10.1g, Size N1/2/7

Mikimoto mabe pearl ring marked K18, weight: 10.1 grams, size: N1/2 / 7

A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and Mikimoto cultured pearl ring,…

Mikimoto Pearl Ring in 14ct. Gold with Box

A vintage 14ct. yellow gold and Mikimoto cultured pearl ring, the round cultured Akoya pearl of approx. 7.5-8. cm diameter, 'white with pink undertone/A grade/good lustre'. In original Mikimoto named box.

Mikimoto silver 10 pearl ring, size: M-N/6,with Mikimoto info

Mikimoto Silver Pearl Ring, Size M-N/6 with Info

Mikimoto silver 10 pearl ring, size: M-N/6,with Mikimoto info

Mikimoto 9ct gold & pearl ring

Mikimoto Pearl Ring in 9ct Gold

Mikimoto 9ct gold & pearl ring

14ct white gold Mikimoto pearl ring

Mikimoto Pearl Ring in 14ct White Gold

14ct white gold Mikimoto pearl ring

Mikimoto silver and cultured pearl ring,

Mikimoto Silver Pearl Ring

Mikimoto silver and cultured pearl ring,

Mikimoto 14kt yellow gold pearl ring the pearl a rare gold…

Mikimoto Gold Pearl Ring in Original Box, Rare Colour

Mikimoto 14kt yellow gold pearl ring the pearl a rare gold colour in original box weighs 3.54gms

Vintage 14ct yellow gold Mikimoto pearl ring stamped M and K14,…

Mikimoto Pearl Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold, Size M

Vintage 14ct yellow gold Mikimoto pearl ring stamped M and K14, total weight 1.6, Size M (61/2)

9ct gold Mikimoto pearl ring. Total weight approx 4.4 grams

9ct Mikimoto Pearl Ring - 4.4g Total Weight

9ct gold Mikimoto pearl ring. Total weight approx 4.4 grams