The stones in the Sunset necklace are handset and matched with white South Sea cultured pearls. Images courtesy Mikimoto.

The Ocean Long earrings combine 8mm Akoya cultured pearls with 1.49 cts. of blue sapphire set in 18 karat white gold.

BY LESLIE JORDAN CLARY

Mikimoto’s latest colored gemstone collection highlights its classic pearls by pairing them with richly hued gems. In recent years, Mikimoto has been consistently experimenting with colored gemstones, unveiling exquisitely flowing necklaces and vibrant earrings with accents of diamonds, sapphires, garnets, and opals. The new additions expand upon earlier seasonal and natural motifs. The Sunset necklace features a mosaic of pink, purple, and blue gemstones clustered into a metaphorical sunset over the Pacific. The Ocean Long earrings also conjure up the cool blue sea with sapphires in graduated shades of blue and Akoya cultured pearls. Mikimoto’s colored gemstone collection is available in boutiques worldwide.

—August 2015