I have always thought pearls to be old lady jewelry - something rich, older ladies in Hollywood wear or something women wear for teatime at their friends’ houses. Well, this may still be true but recently the winds of change have brought about a new found appreciation of pearls and it’s all because of the incredibly talented jewelry house of Mikimoto. Just ten minutes of looking at the Mikimoto catalog and I turned over a new leaf! I just can’t get over how amazing and fabulous are these Mikimoto pearl necklaces, earrings, rings and bracelets. Pictured here is one of my favorite pieces - but to be honest, I love the whole Elements of Life collection. This gorgeous Mikimoto necklace features a stunning 11mm pearl (!) with a circle of yellow sapphires (2.07tcw) and diamonds (0.08) surrounding it. The necklace is part of the Earth subcollection and has matching Earth pearl earrings. If you need any ideas for Christmas gifts for the special lady in your life — whatever her age may be — consider the timeless and ageless gift of Mikimoto pearls.