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This year at C W Sellors we are showcasing some of our most exquisite and inspiring jewellery designs made by our own exclusive in-house design team and by some of the world’s most renowned jewellery manufacturers. Our Christmas countdown gift guide for 2022 reveals one hand-picked jewellery design each day, chosen by our C W Sellors team and starts here with door number 1 on our virtual advent calendar. It reveals a show-stopping Mikimoto pendant crafted from 18ct white gold. Belonging to the Japanese brand's esteemed M collection. The Mikimoto M Collection Star Pendant features a single pearl inside a star-shaped profile inspired by the letter M. It appears to float effortlessly inside this white gold five-pointed star, which hangs from a matching white gold chain. Let's take a look at this beautiful Mikimoto pendant design in more detail and explore the history of the brand to discover why this timeless pendant design makes for such a great Christmas gift idea for her this holiday season.
Why is a piece of Mikimoto pearl jewellery so special for Christmas?
Mikimoto jewellery is special for gifting to a loved one at Christmas because the manufacturer is associated with some of the world's finest cultured pearls. Years of painstaking research and development in cultured pearls have shaped the success and the story behind this prestigious brand. First created by Kokichi Mikimoto in the year 1893, the Mikimoto pearl was developed from an initial concept of implanting a core into an Akoya oyster shell. From this point, layers and layers of nacre build up around the core, creating a pearl much quicker than the time required for a natural pearl to develop. This very same process is still used by Mikimoto experts today, enabling the brand to create an exquisite selection of pearl earrings, pearl pendants, pearl bracelets and pearl rings to choose from.
The history of Mikimoto pearl jewellery designs
The desire to create the perfect pearl came about after Kokichi Mikimoto, whilst at an exhibition, noticed that most pearls were either underdeveloped or misshaped. After creating the first pearl, he continued with his research and 12 years later finally developed a perfectly round pearl. Each baby oyster known as a spat is matured for two years before implanting an irritant into its centre. This pig toe shell is inserted manually alongside a piece of mantle tissue, which stimulates a pearl sac to form around the bead. The oysters are returned to the sea and cared for whilst suspended within baskets hung from rafts where they are relocated and cleaned until the secreted layers form a smooth nacre around the bead. It takes between 1 and 3 years to cultivate a pearl before it is picked and incorporated into a beautiful, timeless design with which Mikimoto has become so synonymous.
A Mikimoto pearl for Christmas 2022
Each piece of pearl jewellery by Mikimoto is unique to the next, creating a bespoke feel with every innovation. This reason alone makes every piece of Mikimoto jewellery an enticing and intriguing Christmas gift idea for any pearl lover. Each design is either marked with the famous Mikimoto name or engraved with the instantly recognisable “M” logo inside an Akoya Oyster shell – symbolising authentic craftsmanship.
Because Mikimoto pearl jewellery features the popular cultured pearl, each design is easily identifiable by its perfectly spherical shape, creating a contemporary style. No lumps or imperfections can be seen upon the surface of each Mikimoto pearl and the nacre of the gemstone is thick and incredibly lustrous. Mikimoto jewellery designs also make great Christmas gift ideas because they are so versatile. You can choose between various sizes spanning from a delicate 3mm width to a pearl measuring a larger 10mm depending on your or your loved one’s preferred style and your budget. Those pieces of Mikimoto jewellery that feature more than one cultured pearl will show no variation between the colour of the gemstones creating a flawless look when paired with any elegant or professional attire.
The Mikimoto M Collection Star Pendant
This Mikimoto M Collection Star pendant is crafted from lustrous 18ct white gold, appealing to those with a preference for this modern precious metal. The surface of the white gold has been beautifully polished to enhance a smooth and contemporary finish against the skin. The diamond takes on a beautiful star shape, whilst incorporating a stylish take on the letter M into the sides of its structure. Inside the star-shaped pendant is a single Akoya pearl measuring a diameter of 7.5mm. The Akoya peal appears to almost float effortlessly, suspended inside a star-shaped structure. Its lustrous white gold shimmering surface elevates the purity and iridescence of the pearl, making this elegant gift idea for Christmas 2022 a perfect option for layering and stacking with other similarly styled Mikimoto creations. Alternatively, your loved one is sure to turn heads whilst enjoying this Mikimoto M Collection star pendant as a single statement piece, which comes gifted inside a genuine Mikimoto presentation box for creating the ultimate gifting experience this Christmas 2022.
Whether you are opting for this beautiful Mikimoto pendant or another design from the manufacturer’s collections, each piece of jewellery reflects the purity of the ocean, creating a distinct and indescribable allure. Each design, like this Mikimoto M Collection Star Pendant is distinguishable already for its quality. Each gemstone is determined by a set of criteria that include size, shape, lustre and colour. Mikimoto combines European finesse with Japanese craftsmanship with each unique design, making creations like this beautiful M Collection Star Pendant the perfect Christmas gift idea for 2022.
If you’d like more information on the Mikimoto M Collection Star Pendant in white gold, you can contact a member of our C W Sellors team on 01335 45343 today.
