Pearls That Purr: Mikimoto X Hello Kitty Collection

Mikimoto is known to have the finest pearls in the world. What is known as a "Mikimoto Pearl" has been selected from only Akoya pearls of the finest quality, determined by the beauty of the pearl's luster, form, size and color.

The Japanese company has teamed up with Sanrio to bring us a small collection of Hello Kitty inspired pearl pieces. A multi-strand necklace, a pair of earrings, a bangle bracelet and a a single strand of pearls with diamond bow, available in various lengths.

The collection launched first in Paris in January 2014, then in Japan.

Necklace & Earrings set are sold together for a base price of ¥ 27,700,000 ($264,618.37 USD) and the cost with tax ¥ 29,085,000 (or $277,840.10 USD)

The necklace is made of multiple strands of luxurious Akoya pearls accented with diamonds, Hello Kitty's trademark bow made of deep red rubies, pave diamond encrusted yellow gold nose and onyx eyes.





The Earrings with french backs are made of luxurious Akoya pearls accented with diamonds, Hello Kitty's trademark bow made of deep red rubies, pave diamond encrusted yellow gold nose and onyx eyes.


The Bangle with pearl bow sells for a base price of  ¥ 55,000 (or $525 USD), with tax Tax ¥ 57,750 (or $552 USD)


Lastly, the single strand of pearls with diamond bow is available in choker length (40cm), Matinee length (60cm), Opera length (80cm) and Rope length (120 cm). Prices upon request.



Information and images courtesy of Mikimoto.
dedicated website http://hellokitty.mikimoto.com

If You're Hip, It's 15% Off

Above: the highest quality garnets and rose quartz available.

Some of you know, that in addition to being an art director, a blogger, a dog lover, soap-maker and art-lover, I also design and make fine high-end jewelry, which I sell online in an etsy store and an ebay store.

I have sold over 400 original pieces to date and have never received a negative feedback on ebay or etsy or from any of my customers. On the contrary, I have many repeat buyers. My jewelry is priced much lower than other artisan jewelers because I have no overhead, no staff and no designers to pay for things like logos, photography and web design!

For this year's Valentine's Day, I'm offering if It's Hip, It's Here readers a 15% discount on the following very special, one-of-a-kind Valentine's jewelry. Prices shown below are before the discount.





Above:
Peruvian Opal nuggets,
14k solid gold beads and toggle clasp
Natural 5mm white pearls
17" long
$475.00 (before discount)
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Above:
Real 6mm perfectly matched Tahitian Black Pearls with magenta lustre,
18k solid yellow gold floral caps
14k solid gold leverbacks
$270.00 (before discount)
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Above:
9.5 mm natural silver grey pearls
14k solid white and yellow gold bead set with .o4 points of real diamonds.
Clasp is 14k yellow gold.
18" long
$420.00 (before discount)
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Above:
Real 5mm Tahitian Black pearls with pink lustre,
faceted ruby gemstones,
18k yellow gold leverbacks
natural coin pearls embedded with pink sapphires in 18k gold bezels on both sides.
$380.00 (before discount)
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Above:
A very special all genuine ruby necklace totaling over 40 carats.
Briolettes and faceted rondelles
14k solid yellow gold ball clasp.
18" long.
$399.00 (before discount)
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Above:
Grade AA tanzanite faceted rondelles
sapphire embedded blue chalcedony briolette
14k solid yellow gold lobster clasp.
17" long.
$175.00 (before discount)
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Above:
An adjustable 15"- 20" long necklace with sterling silver chain and heart dangle.
Very fine AAA quality deep rosy pink faceted garnets
A large polished natural rose quartz pendant weighing over 40 carats that measures over an inch long.
$160.00 (before discount)
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Above:
16" length choker/necklace 
deep ruby reddish pink faceted garnet briolettes and rondelles.
14k solid yellow gold clasp.
$69.00 (before discount)
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Above:
A modernist style type necklace made with 99.9% matte finish white sterling silver
An 18k yellow gold hexagonal bead detail.
16" long.
$75.00 (before discount)
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Yes, I carry several other less expensive pieces as well.
And yes, you can get 15% off anything I have for sale, just e-mail me first and tell me you saw it on If It's Hip, It's Here.
Click here to purchase any of the items.

To see more than just jewelry for sale, visit my ebay store, In Good Taste, here.