Japan jeweler Mikimoto eyes China growth

Reuters-Jun. 1, 2010

A 16-inch Mikimoto pearl necklace was given to film star Marilyn Monroe by her ... until other shoppers start spending money on luxury products,” Morita said.

Nocturnalist | In Honor of Luxury

New York Times (blog)-Apr. 30, 2010

On impulse, Allen Salmasi bought his wife, Nicole, a necklace for around ... the pendant — a bearded ram's head dripping strands of Japanese seed pearls ...

Diana's last necklace up for sale

Daily Mail-Feb. 11, 2010

Glittering with diamonds and South Sea pearls, it gained celebrated status as the necklace Princess Diana wore on one of her final public engagements before ...

Jackie Kennedy jewellery sells for more than £50000

Telegraph.co.uk-Aug. 16, 2010

Two fake pearl necklaces - one worn on a state visit to Colombia - went under the ... Imitation pearl and diamond ear clips also fetched £15,600 at the Bonhams ...