If it weren’t for Kokichi Mikimoto, we might be living in a world without pearls. As a young man growing up in a seaside Japanese village, Mikimoto observed the diminishing supply of natural pearls ...

A piece of fine jewelry or classic investment timepiece is never just an accessory—there’s always a rich story behind it. In W’s new series Rock Stars, we delve into what makes past, present, and ...

Mikimoto cuts the ribbon today on its New York City flagship, which boasts twice the space of its old location. Housed within the same building, 730 Fifth Avenue, the new, two-story Mikimoto store ...

Japanese fine jeweler Mikimoto is most known for its use of pearls, having previously used the precious material in both its COMME des GARÇONS collaborations, and now it has given the pearl a new look ...

If you liked the Marilyn Monroe "Happy Birthday, Mr. President" dress worn by Kim Kardashian at this year's Met Gala, you'll love the late actress's iconic Mikimoto pearl necklace. The special piece ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate Matthams Spencer is a Paris-based writer who covers jewelry. The Comme des Garçons x Mikimoto ad, shot by Kazumi Kurigami and ...

Meanest of tricks is to tell a wealthy woman that the best way to clean her Oriental pearls is to swish them through boiling water. As the pearls heat they will lose their moonbeam lustre, may crack ...