The Mikimoto pearl necklaces depicted in a large illustrated book: for those who like the jewels of the ancient Japanese Maison.
You say Mikimoto and you say pearls. Yeah, and what kind of pearls. You can’t only say that the round translucent spheres are top quality, but you must add that the Japanese Maison interpreted the beads as elements of a theatrical performance. And, rightly, comes the book that collects the history and images of the brand.
The book is published by Assouline and the tile is The Pearl Necklace (Vanessa Friedman introduction, 300 pages, 200 pictures, $ 85), and is cared for by the specialist Vivienne Becker . It is the story of Mikimoto, but also of pearls: a story that intersects and overlaps. Pearls adorning the turbans of the Maharajas, which are worn by queens and princesses as Diana, by Hollywood stars as Marilyn Monroe and singers as Lady Gaga. a symbol, a tradition, a passion that Mikimoto was able to interpret even with jewels that have entered the history of gold creativity. The pearl necklace with a close sight, follows the 124 years of history Mikimoto, but also leads by the hand those who browse the volume through the pure beauty of this element of the jewelry that has something mystical. Federico Graglia
