Mikimoto
Mikimoto is a world-renowned luxury jewellery brand, celebrated as the originator of cultured pearls and synonymous with exceptional quality, elegance, and craftsmanship. With a heritage dating back to 1893, the brand continues to lead in pearl innovation, offering exquisite high jewellery and contemporary designs that appeal to discerning clientele. Jewellery Focus covers Mikimoto’s latest collections, UK retail activity, brand strategy, and market performance, as well as its influence on global pearl trends. Our coverage provides trade professionals with insights into how Mikimoto maintains its position at the pinnacle of the luxury pearl market.
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Aug- 2022 -16 AugustRetailers
CW Sellors secures £1.5m loan amid growth plans
CW Sellors has secured funds worth £1.5m from MEIF Maven Debt Finance, enabling the jewellery company to open a new design and manufacturing facility in Derbyshire, which will include a jewellery boutique retail store, exhibition space, tours for visitors, and a café. The loan has been made available via the…
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Jun- 2021 -25 JuneProduct Launches
Beaverbrooks launches new jewellery brand concept
Beaverbrooks has announced that it will be launching a new luxury watch and jewellery brand concept, Loupe. To celebrate the new brand, the group will launch two boutiques in Milton Keynes and in Croydon, coming soon. Partner brands including Mikimoto, the originator of cultured pearls, Gucci Fine Jewellery, Hearts on…
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Jun- 2020 -5 JuneFeatures
The rarest pearl of all – The Cozumel Pearl
Kokichi Mikimoto, founder of the famous Akoya Pearls, always used to say “Never give up and always keep working, and someday you will have results”. This motto is the heart and soul of Cozumel Pearl Farm in the Mexican Caribbean. Not known for pearling, the Caribbean has drawn world renowned…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustFeatures
A glimpse into the history of the cultured pearl
Whether it’s pearl rings, classic pearl strings, or pearl drop earrings every jewellery retailer needs to sell pearls. But have you ever stopped to think about how pearl cultivation began? Freshwater pearl cultivation dates back as far as the thirteenth century in China, where Mabe pearls in the shape of…
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1 AugustFeatures
A go to guide for pearls
Pearls are in right now. Young A-listers from Hollywood and the pop world, along with royalty have put pearls centre stage. Every single pearl is unique, each one special and able to be worn in many ways, by many different types of customer. Throughout history, pearls have symbolised wealth, power,…
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Nov- 2017 -23 NovemberAuctions
£1.4m Graff diamond up for Jewellery Quarter auction in ‘rare’ non-London sale
A fancy intense yellow and white diamond ring will be headlining Birmingham’s Fellows Antique & Modern Jewellery Sale. This yellow diamond is the centre piece of a ring created by Graff Diamonds and is estimated at between £900,000 and £1.4m. The auction house said that sale of a ring worth…
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Apr- 2016 -15 AprilRetailers
Tustains Jewellers set to undergo ‘major refurbishment’
Warwickshire jewellers Tustains has announced plans to triple the size of its showroom as part of a “major investment” planned for the summer. The firm, which has been based in Leamington for more than 120 years, will undergo a significant expansion this year in a move which is expected to…
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Dec- 2015 -21 DecemberRetailers
Laing Edinburgh opens new £1.7m store
Laing Edinburgh has announced the opening of its new £1.7m store on the capital city’s George Street. The 9,000 sq ft store, which is believed to be the largest jewellery store outside of London, was officially opened on Friday, 18 December, in celebration of the company’s 175th anniversary. The three-storey…
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Aug- 2015 -11 AugustWatch Focus
Backes & Strauss opens Mayfair boutique
Backes & Strauss, which specialises in diamond watches, has announced the opening of a new boutique store in London’s Mayfair. The store, which is located on Grosvenor Street, will showcase timepieces from the brand’s Duchess, Renaissance, Royal Jester and Victoria collections. Alongside the timepieces, the store will also house historical…
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Nov- 2012 -21 NovemberRetailers
CW Sellors Christmas Wishes event says ‘thank you’ to supporters
Derbyshire fine jeweller CW Sellors kicked off the festive countdown recently with a very British selection of exclusive treats and shopping ideas at the Christmas Wishes Fine Jewellery and Watch Showcase.
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