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Mikimoto introduces South Sea grading system

June 07, 2007

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New York—Pearl house Mikimoto has created a grading system for its South Sea cultured-pearl collections.

The proprietary system, similar to Mikimoto's Akoya grading system established in 1974, gives each pearl a grade based mainly on the luster and surface perfection of the gem. The system does not reflect a pearl's shape, size and color, but those factors do contribute to the pearl’s value.

Pearls receive grades from A to AAA. A AAA South Sea pearl represents the most perfect possible pearl.

Mikimoto has increased its South Sea pearl commerce in recent years to meet growing demand from luxury consumers. Although South Sea pearl strands take years to match, Mikimoto has one of the largest and highest-quality collections in the world. The company's design team has also increased its attention to South Sea pearl jewelry with diamonds.

Mikimoto America is the American subsidiary of K. Mikimoto and Co. Ltd., the Japanese firm founded by Kokichi Mikimoto, who perfected the process of creating and selling cultured pearls.
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