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Long Strand of Cultured Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Endless Rope of Japanese Cultured Pearls. 10mm/10 1/2mm. Slight Rose Cast. Mostly Blemish Free with
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl

Mikimoto Double Strand Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Authentic certified Mikimoto double strand cultured pearl diamond necklace. Japanese
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1950s Japanese Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Japanese Cultured Round Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1950s Japanese Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

1930s Japanese Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Multi-Strand Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese cultured pearl necklace with two strands that nestle just right on the neck with one at 16
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21st Century and Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

1930s Art Deco Japanese Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

French Three-Strand Japanese Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of three strands of Japanese cultured pearls which are held
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Vintage 1920s French Retro Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1950s Cultured Round White Pearl Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
This pearl necklace is composed of a strand of Japanese cultured pearls which are held together by
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cultured Graduated Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
, VS 6 round Sapphires 2.7mm 100 light cream color cultured Japanese cultured pearls 7.5 to 5.5mm
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Vintage 1950s More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Prestigious French Cartier Twisted Gold, Coral and Pearl Torsade Bead Bracelet
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
cultured pearl cocktail bracelet is both casual and elegant. It is substantial in appearance with a
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Mid-20th Century French Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Japanese Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, NA
This elegant necklace consists of 3 carats of old mine cut diamonds and 54 Japanese cultured pearls
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Pearls diamonds and turquoise vintage brooch
Located in Milano, MI
gold - Cultured japanese pearls - Diamonds and natural Turquoise Measurements - Length 3.3cm x width
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Vintage 1960s European Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold

1960s Akoya Cultured Peal Lapis Lazuli Turquoise Beaded Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
Akoya cultured pearl bracelet. This elegant bracelet consists of 4 rows of Japanese cultured pearls
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Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Chanel Les Perles de Chanel Pearl Diamond White Gold Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Southampton, PA
diamond pave. 427 brilliant-cut 3.55ct 57 Japanese cultured pearls 360ct Retail Price: $81,900.00
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21st Century and Contemporary French More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Enamel Pearl Cameo Gold Locket Slide Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Japanese cultured Pearls, 4.2mm 8 cultured Pearls 3 – 3.5mm 45 cultured Pearls, 2 – 2.5mm 14k yellow
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Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Double Strand 26" Cultured Japanese Pearl Emerald Clasp 18K WG Necklace
Located in New York, NY
pink and peach overtone) Round, high-luster with typical natural blemishes Japanese Cultured pearls
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Vintage 1970s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, 18k Gold

Modern Diamonds Cultured Akoya Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Japanese cultured pearl. The petals are set with modern brilliant-cut diamonds. Diameter of the pearl : 7
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Necklace of Baroque Chinese Cultured Freshwater Pearls Rippled Metallic Luster
Located in Northampton, MA
Japanese cultured pearls or any cultured pearls. They have come into their own. Demand for pearls like
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Rhodium, Silver

Modern Diamonds Akoya Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
orient Japanese cultured pearl in a surround of modern brilliant-cut diamonds set in alternating claw or
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PSL Certified Aurora Hanadama Akoya Pearl Necklace Stud Earrings Set
Located in New York, NY
-certified Hanadama-grade pearls, known as the highest grading standard in Japanese cultured pearls. With
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Modern Diamonds Akoya Cultured Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Openwork Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
set in a closed setting frame a round Japanese cultured pearl with a pearly white orient. Diameter of
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Opal Ruby Cultured Pearl Three Strand Gold Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The three strands of Akoya cultured pearls (The good quality Japanese cultured pearls requiring that
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Antique Early 1900s Late Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Chanel White Gold Panache Diamond Pearl Bracelet
By Chanel
Located in Mayfair, London, London
clarity.The bracelet features two rows of 13 well-matched Japanese cultured pearls, finished with a pave
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Natural Cultured Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000, 18k, by Mikimoto, Japan. This 31-inch-long strand of pearls from the esteemed house of
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Early 2000s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Tahitian Cultured Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Tahitian Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace by Mikimoto. With 1 11mm x 12mm Tahitian
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1990s Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Mikimoto Japanese Akoya Cultured Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant/Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gorgeous 18k white gold pendant/necklace with three alternating Akoya cultured black pearls and
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1990s Japanese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1920s Cultured Japanese Pearl and Ruby Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
cultured pearl surrounded by calibrated red gems. The basket of the pendant is chiseled on the edge. The
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Akoya Golden Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Cultured Akoya Golden Pearl 34" Long Necklace by Mikimoto. With 94 Cultured Akoya
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20th Century Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Graduated Akoya Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
9k White Gold Vintage Cultured Akoya Graduated Pearl Diamond Necklace by Mikimoto. With 36 Total
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 9k Gold

Mid Century Modernist Matched Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This 17 inch 5mm cultured pearl necklace is fitted with a 14k white gold clasp set with a diamond
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Sea Magic Cultured Pearl White Gold Cross Bracelet
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto Sea Magic Blue Lagoon Cultured Pearl White Gold Cross Bracelet Metal: 14k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Akoya 10mm Pearl Gold 40 inch Long Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold 10mm 99 Cultured Akoya Pearl 40" Long Necklace by Mikimoto. With 99 Total
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1990s Japanese Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Sea Magic Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Cross Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto Sea Magic Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Cross Necklace Metal: 18k yellow gold Pearls: 6.6
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Single Strand Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace - Vintage Circa 1970
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional vintage single strand, opera length saltwater cultured Japanese Akoya pearl necklace
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Vintage 1970s Japanese More Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Mikimoto Diamond Akoya Cultured Pearl Platinum Pendant White Gold Chain Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Akoya Cultured Pearl Pendant and White Gold Chain Necklace by Mikimoto. With
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20th Century Japanese Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Fashion Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
This is an elegantly ring. Designed by Mikimoto, the 9.00 millimeter Cultured Pearl sits atop a
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heavy South Sea Cultured Pearl Gold Link Chain Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
center and cultured pearls through the chain. 14 Japanese white cultured pearls, 6.12mm, good lustre
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Late 20th Century Link Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.54 Carat Three-Row Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1.54cts, G, VS1 66 Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearls, 5mm white with few blemishes and good lustré 18k white
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Early 20th Century Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mid Century Graduated Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Cultured Saltwater Japanese Akoya Pearls: 3-6mm Graduated Grade: AAA Luster: Excellent Complexion: Very
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Neoclassical Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Aquamarine, Cultured Pearls and Diamond Necklace in Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
aquamarine surrounded by white brilliant cut diamonds. Connected with 20 Japanese Akoya cultured pearls of
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2010s Greek Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold...

MIKIMOTO Japan Pearl and Shell Paper Knife Letter Opener
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
This Mikimoto letter opener is not just a functional tool but also a piece of art that reflects sophistication and luxury. Whether you're a collector of fine desk accessories or look...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Charm Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Steel

Mikimoto Diamond Cultured Pearl 14 Karat White Gold Scrolling Ribbon Bracelet
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of hinged scroll motif links each featuring 5.0 mm round cultured pearls. White in body
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Retro Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Oscar Heyman 1940 Art Deco Cocktail Ring In Platinum With Diamonds White Pearl
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
bezels of jewelry. Note: The original Japanese cultured pearls, known as akoya pearls, are produced by a
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Graduated Pearl Strand Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in San Diego, CA
MIKIMOTO Style: 32" Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace Metal: 18KT White Gold Size
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Early 2000s Japanese More Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Akoya Cultured Pearl Birthstone Ring Wave Design and Diamond Accents 10K Gold Lv
Located in Austin, TX
akoya cultured pearl catches any hint of light and spins it into a silky shine! Warm 10 karat yellow
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Mother of Pearl and Pearl Cufflink Set
By Mikimoto
Located in Narberth, PA
Japanese jeweler Komichi Mikimoto made his everlasting mark on history as the inventor of cultured
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Cufflinks

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Silver

Natural Japanese Angel Skin Coral, Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
to 7.0 mm., completed by a clasp set with a cultured pearl measuring approximately 9.0 mm., framed by
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Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Wh...

Japanese Akoya Pearls Ruby Diamond Lever Back Drop Gold Earrings
By Tamir
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Statement pair of 18K yellow gold, lever back, drop earrings, comprised of fine Japanese Akoya
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21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Oscar Heyman 1940 Art Deco Cocktail Ring In Platinum Diamonds And White Pearls
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
The original Japanese cultured pearls, known as Akoya pearls, are produced by a species of small pearl
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Yoko London Japanese Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
These timeless stud earrings by Yoko London feature high quality 8.5-9mm Japanese Akoya pearls on a
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yoko London Japanese Akoya Pearl Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
These timeless stud earrings by Yoko London feature high quality 6-6.5mm Japanese Akoya pearls on a
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yoko London Japanese Akoya Pearl Classic Earring Studs on 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
touch of glamour to any outfit. Crafted in our London atelier by pearl experts. -9mm Cultured Japanese
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2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

6mm Japanese Freshwater White Pearl Stud Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
or requests. Earrings sold as a pair. Specifics: ✔ Real, Cultured Japanese Pearl ✔ Setting: 925
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2010s Japanese Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver

Mikimoto Pearl Necklece
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Timeless "Mikimoto" Pearl Necklace with gold clasp! Pearls have beautiful color & luster
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary More Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Japanese 1950s Akoya Pearl and Diamond Lever-Back Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Miami, FL
USA. Classic and elegant, this clip-on earrings features a 10mm round Japanese Akoya cultured pearl
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Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Japanese Cultured Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact japanese cultured pearl you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 52 antique edition and 75 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect japanese cultured pearl may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic japanese cultured pearl over the years, but those made by Yoko London, Ella Gafter and Nathalie Jean are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a japanese cultured pearl for sale for women should be easy, but there are 39 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Japanese Cultured Pearl?

Prices for a japanese cultured pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $99 and can go as high as $39,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,950.

The Legacy of Pearl in Jewelry Design

The pearl has been synonymous with ladylike elegance since the Tudor period — learn what to look for when shopping for vintage and antique pearl jewelry as well as how to tell the origin of a pearl with our handy primer.

Every woman at some point in her life desires a simple strand of pearls. They are elegant, timeless, versatile — just ask Coco Chanel or Jacqueline Kennedy — and valuable. In 1917, Pierre Cartier famously traded a double-strand of natural pearls for a Fifth Avenue mansion, the Cartier brand’s flagship store ever since. And if you were born in the beginning of summer, pearl is the June birthstone.

It is possible to tell where a pearl originated from its appearance. Akoyas are usually round and white — the classic pearl, if you will. South Sea pearls are normally larger and vary in color; orangey yellow ones are not uncommon. Tahitian pearls are mostly black but can also be gray or brown, and between the Akoya and the South Sea varieties in size. Freshwater pearls, or Orientals, run the gamut in terms of color and size, but in shape, they tend to resemble Rice Krispies. Another important distinction is a round pearl versus a baroque pearl. A round pearl is self-explanatory, but there are two types of baroque pearls: symmetrical and asymmetrical. In general, the symmetrical variation commands a higher valuation. Within a strand of pearls, uniformity is prized — the more the individual pearls resemble one another, the more valuable the strand.

According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the earliest recorded mention of a pearl was in 2206 BC by a Chinese historian. Centuries later, Christopher Columbus made it a point to visit pearl fisheries during his 15th-century exploration of the Caribbean. Since the late-19th century, the Japanese have been at the forefront of cultivating pearls, when jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto successfully cultured the world’s first pearl in 1893.

On 1stDibs, find vintage and antique pearl necklaces, pearl earrings and other accessories.

Questions About Japanese Cultured Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, cultured pearls are real pearls. However, they're not naturally occurring pearls. Instead, they come from oysters raised on farms and are the product of human intervention that encourages the development of pearls. Most pearls available on the market are cultured rather than natural. Shop a wide range of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Akoya cultured pearls are pearls that come from Pinctada fucata martensii oysters. These molluscs are commonly referred to as Akoya oysters, accounting for the name of the pearls. The word “cultured” means that the pearls are real but were produced by oysters with the help of human intervention. Cultured pearls are very common, as naturally occurring pearls are extremely rare. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Paspaley pearls are cultured — that is, the pearl-growing process is initiated by pearl farmers. Paspaley is known today as one of the finest suppliers of cultured pearls in the world. Shop a collection of genuine Paspaley pearl jewelry from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    Yes, cultured pearls may be worth money. Although they tend to be worth less than natural pearls, cultured pearls are still real pearls and can be worth hundreds to even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Potential selling prices depend on the color, size and quality of loose pearls, and ones set in jewelry may be worth more due to the pieces' ages, makers, types and styles. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can provide you with an estimated value for your pearls. Find a large selection of pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, cultured pearls are often worth something. Values for loose pearls can be less than $100 or priced in the thousands, depending on their color, size, type and quality. Pearl jewelry may also have value beyond that of its materials due to its age, maker and other characteristics. To get an estimated value for your pearls, consult a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell if Japanese pearls are real, first feel their surfaces carefully. Cultured and natural pearls will be slightly gritty, while imitations will usually feel smooth. Next, look at the pearls side by side. Real pearls will show slight variations in shape and size. If your pearls look entirely uniform, they are less likely to be real. A certified appraiser or experienced jeweler can evaluate your pearls if you need further assistance. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of pearl jewelry.