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Legendary Actress, Michelle Yeoh, becomes the face of MIKIMOTO’s latest Global Campaign
“1893 MIKIMOTO – Time on a string – ”
March 18th, 2026 – MIKIMOTO is delighted to announce Oscar-winning actress, Michelle Yeoh, as the face of our latest global campaign “1893 MIKIMOTO – Time on a string –”.
In 1893, our founder Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in inventing the world’s first cultured pearls. That groundbreaking event dramatically changed the history of gemstones, as it proved itself to be an innovation born from the idea of humans and nature working together in harmony to nurture pearls. Honoring our founder’s devotion to “adorn everyone with pearls,” MIKIMOTO continues to carry on his legacy by embracing the multifaceted allures of pearls, entrusting his dreams through our jewellery for over 130 years.
In this global campaign, weaving through time as if stringing together pearls to form a beautiful necklace, we celebrate the timeless beauty of Mikimoto pearls that accompany people throughout their lives, transcending generations with their boundless possibilities.
As a brand that has been cherished by numerous celebrities who have defined their eras, MIKIMOTO has remained an enduring presence in the world of jewelry. In this campaign, actress Michelle Yeoh embodies the unwavering beauty of our iconic pearl necklaces, redefining our storied expression of pearls bringing “Virtue of Discipline” and “Strength of Purity” to life in a way that transcends generations and time. Revealing a quiet yet unmistakable strength beneath her graceful poise, her presence and life journey resonate with the steadfast brilliance of Mikimoto pearls. Together, they amplifying one another, as they bring their shared radiance into an ever-sharper focus.
