The Limited-Edition Capsule Blends the Two Brands’ Styles with a Focus on Pearls
Mikimoto and Chrome Hearts are collaborating on a limited-edition jewelry collection that blends their distinct design styles, with a focus on pearls. The partnership between the Japanese fine jewelry brand and the Los Angeles-based luxury label will launch Friday, featuring Mikimoto’s pearls paired with Chrome Hearts’ edgy aesthetic.
According to both companies, the collaboration has been in development for several years, with time spent understanding each other’s design approaches.
“By combining Mikimoto’s legacy of excellence in pearl cultivation with Chrome Hearts’ innovative design approach, we’ve created pieces that are truly unique in the luxury jewelry landscape,” said Yasuhiko Hashimoto, chief operating officer of Mikimoto. “Every pearl is meticulously selected for its purity and perfection, while Chrome Hearts infuses a rebellious spirit into each design. Together, these elements culminate in jewelry that is as bold as it is timeless, honoring both the traditions of pearl craftsmanship and the cutting-edge sensibilities of modern luxury.”
The collection includes 11 pieces, such as a safety pin brooch, charm bracelet, drop earrings, stud earrings, and a pendant necklace, all incorporating Mikimoto’s Akoya and White South Sea pearls along with Chrome Hearts’ 18-karat gold and diamond accents. Additionally, four exclusive diamond and pearl necklaces will be available, with only two units produced per style.
“My family and I have been forever collectors of Mikimoto and always admired them for their very specific aesthetic and thoughtful approach,” said Jesse Jo Stark, daughter of Chrome Hearts’ founder Richard Stark, and a designer for the brand. “In terms of my inspiration for this collaboration, I was very much thinking of my mother and father and wanted to represent both feminine and masculine.”
The Mikimoto Chrome Hearts collection will be available at select Chrome Hearts stores in New York, London, and Japan, and at Mikimoto stores in Tokyo, New York, and Hong Kong.
