MIKIMOTO Akoya Pearl Strand Necklaces:

MIKIMOTO pearls are the ultimate symbol of elegance and achievement. Creamy white, cool to the touch and heavy in the hand, nothing looks or feels like genuine pearls.

When comparing to other brands, consider MIKIMOTO (the inventor of the grading system) has the only formal grading system in the industry. When other companies call their pearls AAA or AA these terms are meaningless and DO NOT compare exactly to the rigorous MIKIMOTO grading system. Only a small fraction (about 3-5%) of the world's cultured pearl harvest is deemed suitable to carry the MIKIMOTO name.

The world's most revered pearl house was founded in 1893 by Kokichi Mikimoto. Through tireless dedication, research and experimentation Kokichi almost single-handedly invented the modern cultured pearl industry. It wasn't long before the elegant beauty of Kokichi's pearls was eventually recognized by women throughout the world and "MIKIMOTO" became synonymous with the finest quality pearls. Today, only the top 3 to 5 percent of the pearl's harvest meets the rigorous quality control standards that Mikimoto has established.

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