In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in creating the world’s first cultured pearl and ever since, his love for these pure lustrous gems of the sea has been his motive behind the brand of Mikimoto. He is now world renowned as the primary producer of the finest quality cultured pearls and a world leader in sophisticated and feminine pieces of jewellery. For as long as the brand has been founded, elegant women worldwide have been entranced by these mysterious gems of the sea so it is not a surprise that the brand continues to remain popular today.