Those with an affinity for jewellery will most likely be familiar with Kokichi Mikimoto, the ‘Pearl King,’ who founded the Japanese pearl jewellery brand, Mikimoto, in 1893. Media@ Solitaire – The Fine Art Of Jewellery and Living, Asia Pacific (Singapore) -PRINT EDITION
With markets witnessing a surge in the popularity of natural pearls, the demand for conch pearls, too, has gone up, prompting designers and jewellers to embrace the trend and craft unique pieces that pay homage to the beauty of these rare, lustrous finds, reports Smitha Sadanandan, our UK correspondent. Media @ Solitaire International, India