No one knows pearls like Mikimoto, and this beautiful Black South Sea pearl necklace comes with 47 of them. Kokichi Mikimoto, the inventor of cultured pearls is a visionary on a quest for beauty, it was his dream to "adorn the necks of all women around the world with pearls." Since his company's founding in 1893, elegant women worldwide have been entranced by cultured pearls, the mysterious gems of the sea. Each Mikimoto pearl harvested is as individual as a fingerprint, making it essential to establish quality grading standards. As the Originator of Cultured Pearls, Mikimoto maintains the strictest standards. The pearl's iridescent luminosity has bewitched men and women alike for thousands of years. Whether offered in romance or taken in victory, worn as a symbol of chastity or a mystical aphrodisiac, pearls have been and continue to be among the most coveted gems in the world. Cultured pearls come in a range of qualities. Only the best pearls in the world are destined to become Mikimoto gems. Always rely on a reputable jeweler, such as an authorized Mikimoto dealer, when you are buying pearls.