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The “Mikimoto Chrome Hearts” jewelry brings pearls from Mikimoto together with distinctive motifs from Chrome Hearts.
The collaboration between these two brands produced a core collection, including the pearl studs seen here, and an exclusive collection of four intricately hand-worked pieces where only two-of-a-kind are made, one of these necklaces is seen here.
New York—Mikimoto, the brand to create the first cultured pearl in 1893, has worked with Chrome Hearts, a luxury goods company that blends the cultural underground with the fashion world, for its first collaborative collection, which launched last week.
The “Mikimoto Chrome Hearts” collection came about when Chrome Hearts wanted to begin integrating pearl elements into its fine jewelry.
Chrome Hearts was founded in 1988 by Richard Stark and Laurie Lynn Stark, who now work alongside their children Jesse Jo Stark, Frankie Belle Stark, and Kristian Stark.
In 2020, eldest daughter Jesse Jo wanted to begin using pearls because she had always been deeply drawn to pearls for their ability to be both classically beautiful and radically rebellious at the same time, said the brand.
She also believes that the material holds the power of divine femininity and wanted to highlight that part of her family’s brand.
When she brought the idea to the family, her father Richard said, “if it’s pearls, it has to be Mikimoto.”
Together, Jesse Jo and the Mikimoto artisans conceptualized and created pieces in 18-karat white gold with diamonds and Akoya and white South Sea pearls.
Each design combines Mikimoto’s pearls with Chrome Hearts’ distinctive motifs.
“In blending Mikimoto pearls with Chrome Hearts’ bold designs, we’re not just creating jewelry; we’re challenging preconceptions about what luxury means in today’s global culture,” said Yasuhiko Hashimoto, COO of Mikimoto.
“This collection speaks to a world were artistry, self-expression, and individuality are paramount, pushing the boundaries of tradition while celebrating the freedom to be unique.”
See the Mikimoto Chrome Hearts Core Collection
The “Mikimoto Chrome Hearts” collection came about when Chrome Hearts wanted to begin integrating pearl elements into its fine jewelry.
Chrome Hearts was founded in 1988 by Richard Stark and Laurie Lynn Stark, who now work alongside their children Jesse Jo Stark, Frankie Belle Stark, and Kristian Stark.
In 2020, eldest daughter Jesse Jo wanted to begin using pearls because she had always been deeply drawn to pearls for their ability to be both classically beautiful and radically rebellious at the same time, said the brand.
She also believes that the material holds the power of divine femininity and wanted to highlight that part of her family’s brand.
When she brought the idea to the family, her father Richard said, “if it’s pearls, it has to be Mikimoto.”
Together, Jesse Jo and the Mikimoto artisans conceptualized and created pieces in 18-karat white gold with diamonds and Akoya and white South Sea pearls.
Each design combines Mikimoto’s pearls with Chrome Hearts’ distinctive motifs.
“In blending Mikimoto pearls with Chrome Hearts’ bold designs, we’re not just creating jewelry; we’re challenging preconceptions about what luxury means in today’s global culture,” said Yasuhiko Hashimoto, COO of Mikimoto.
“This collection speaks to a world were artistry, self-expression, and individuality are paramount, pushing the boundaries of tradition while celebrating the freedom to be unique.”
See the Mikimoto Chrome Hearts Core Collection
An Akoya pearl strand necklace with 0.26 carats of diamonds on a Chrome Heart “Cross” pendant ($22,000)
Earrings in 18-karat white gold with an Akoya pearl and a 0.03-carat diamond on each piece ($11,000)
A safety pin-style brooch with three Akoya pearls and a 0.04-carat diamond ($6,000)
White South Sea pearl stud earrings with 18-karat white gold from the “Mikimoto Chrome Hearts” collection ($18,000)
A pendant featuring a white South Sea pearl and 18-karat white gold designs on a removable chain ($14,000)
Earrings in 18-karat white gold with Akoya pearls ($8,000)
The collaboration celebrates the fusion of contrasting aesthetics, embodying the spirit of innovation and artistic expression that defines both brands, said Mikimoto.
The Mikimoto Chrome Hearts collection is made of two parts, one is a core collection of eleven pieces including earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and a pin brooch.
The second part is an exclusive collection of four intricately hand-crafted necklaces, each being only two-of-a-kind.
One of each piece is available in the U.S. and the other overseas.
One of four two-of-a-kind pearl necklaces from the “Mikimoto Chrome Hearts” exclusive collection (price upon request)
The Mikimoto Chrome Hearts collaborative collection is available exclusively at Chrome Hearts’ stores in New York, Aoyama, Tokyo, and London, as well as Mikimoto’s locations in Tokyo, New York, and Hong Kong.
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