One of the premier jewelers in the world for pearls is Mikimoto, a Japanese-owned business located in the historic Beverly Wilshire Hotel. It is famous for being seen in the Hollywood movie Pretty Woman, which introduced the world to actress Julia Roberts. It houses a prized collection of cultured and natural pearls that come from the Pacific waters. Some of the pearls are encrusted with diamonds and precious gemstones such as rubies, emeralds and sapphires. It has a jewelry collection for a woman that includes bracelets and broaches, but it is most famous for its selection of pearl necklaces and earrings.