Where to Sell Mikimoto Jewelries | High Price Purchase | JEWEL CAFE

Leave it to us to purchase your Mikimoto jewelry! Kokichi Mikimoto, the founder of Mikimoto, was born in 1858 in Toba Town, Mie Prefecture. Wanting to protect and preserve the Akoya pearl oysters in the waters of Iseshima, which were declining due to overharvesting of natural pearls, in 1893 he successfully cultivated Akoya pearls at the present Mikimoto Pearl Island, a first in the world. In 1899, Mikimoto opened Japan's first pearl specialty store, Mikimoto Pearl Store, in Ginza, and has since become a leader in the Japanese jewelry industry. From early on, Mikimoto looked to expand overseas, and began showcasing Mikimoto pearls at expositions held around the world.

In 1913, Mikimoto opened a branch in London. This was the moment when Japanese pearl culture was introduced to the world. In 1972, the company changed its name to Mikimoto Co., Ltd. and was reborn as a general jewelry store dealing not only pearls but also diamonds and other jewelry. Along with its flagship store in Ginza, Japan, Mikimoto has opened its stores in New York, Paris, London, and other areas where the world's top-class jewelry manufacturers are located, and is highly regarded as a world-class jewelry store. Since its foundation, Mikimoto has always been in pursuit of the answer to the question, "What is true beauty?” Having cultivated a global perspective from early on, Mikimoto combined European technology with the delicate art of traditional Japanese craftsmanship into a unique "Mikimoto style”.

It is said that less than 10% of the pearls produced make the cut following a stringent selection process for the crafting of their jewelry pieces. These efforts are the reason why Mikimoto is highly regarded not only in Japan but also around the world as the epitome of Japanese pearls. Jewel Cafe is on a campaign to strengthen our purchasing of Mikimoto jewelry. We are not only actively looking to purchase items that are in good condition, but also pieces that are outdated, do not have certification, or have scratches etc., so you are most welcome to bring them in for appraisal.