Fox’s Gem Shop Hosts Mikimoto Exclusive Tour, An Exhibition Of Couture Cultured Pearl Jewelry June 23rd Through July 4th June 23, 2011

Fox’s Gem Shop announces it is one of a select number of retailers nationwide to host the Mikimoto Exclusive Tour, a traveling exhibition of couture cultured pearl jewelry on a limited tour of the United States during 2011.

The Mikimoto Exclusive Tour gives Fox’s Gem Shop a rare opportunity to showcase unique jewels that are not normally available in their store. Reflecting the pinnacle of Mikimoto design and quality, the selection includes a variety of unique Akoya and South Sea cultured pearl necklaces including a 100” strand, as well as South Sea jewelry and a selection of one-of-a-kind pieces showcasing the rare beauty of the asymmetric baroque pearl.

Chai Mann, President of Fox’s Gem Shop, states, “It is very exciting for us to feature this exclusive collection from Mikimoto. Because of our longstanding relationship with Mikimoto, our customers know that they are purchasing the world’s finest cultured pearls. The Mikimoto Exclusive Tour allows us the opportunity to show them jewelry that they haven’t seen before”.

The Mikimoto Exclusive Tour will be at Fox’s boutique located at 1341 5th Avenue in Seattle from Thursday, June 23rd through Monday, July 4th. For more information, please call 206.623.2528 or visit www.foxsgemshop.com.

About Fox’s Gem Shop:
Fox's Gem Shop's History began in 1912 when Harry Fox opened a small gem store in downtown Seattle. Sid and Berta Thal, married and with 2 young children, purchased the store in 1948 for $15,000 plus some money borrowed from family. They kept the name "Fox's" since they couldn't afford to repaint the door! They survived the early lean years, had another child, Joy, and spent the next few decades building the business into Seattle's premier jeweler.

In 1979, the business moved into its current location in new, spacious quarters in Rainier Square. Although Sid and Berta were entering their 70's, they took on the challenge of expanding the business with their usual enthusiasm. They were joined a year later by Chai, their new son-in-law. He quickly demonstrated his talents for jewelry design and marketing, and was soon running the store. Fox's was serving a new generation of clientele while preserving the traditions of service, quality and integrity established by Berta and Sid.

With an emphasis on custom design, fine Swiss watches, exceptionally rare gemstones and Ideal cut diamonds, Fox's continues its legacy under the leadership of Joy Thal Mann, her husband Chai and daughter Zoey Mann.

About Mikimoto:
Mikimoto, The Originator of Cultured Pearls since 1893, has forged a proud legacy of unique design and is internationally respected and revered for its dedication to beauty and quality. Offering the world’s finest selection of cultured pearl jewelry, the Mikimoto name is synonymous with unparalleled expertise and service at every stage. In 1893, founder Kokichi Mikimoto successfully created the world’s first cultured pearl, launching today’s cultured pearl industry and making cultured pearls available to women all over the world. For 118 years, Mikimoto jewelry has possessed a timeless quality, a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, always appropriate, always in style. Absolute attention to every detail results in jewels admired around the world, for generations past and generations to come. For more information, please visit www.mikimotoamerica.com.