PARIS – Blowsy roses, a chrysanthemum ruffled to reveal a thumb-sized pearl or a blooming sprig caught at its freshest are among the ephemeral wonders that Mikimoto sought to make permanent in its ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about fashion, beauty and home décor. “All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster’s autobiography,” said Italian ...

They called him the king of pearls. Mikimoto Kokichi, the son of a noodle-shop owner, seemed unlikely to play a role in transforming the jewelry business — or influencing fashion, for that matter.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mikimoto and Chrome Hearts are joining forces to bring together their distinct design aesthetics for a limited-edition jewelry ...

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 ...

Emily Blunt is taking glamour to a new level. The Devil Wears Prada 2 star, 43, wore a $500,000 pearl body necklace from Mikimoto to embody the theme of this year’s Met Gala theme, “Fashion Is Art,” ...