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Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Clip on Earrings Sterling Silver 3.53 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Clip On Earrings Sterling Silver 6 mm 3.53 Grams M173
These elegant
Category
Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto 18K White Gold 6.5mm Akoya Pearl Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Japanese Akoya cultured pearl:
Origin: Japanese
Pearl Type: Akoya Cultured
Measurements: 6.50mm in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.54-5.16 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.54-5.16 mm M434
This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto 1980
s Akoya Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Pearl Strand Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a strand of cultured Akoya pearls ranging from 6.0 to 6.5 mm in size
White in body
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Clip-on Earrings Sterling Silver 6.19 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Clip-On Earrings Sterling Silver 6.19 mm 3.20 Grams M435
These elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya + Mother of Pearl Cufflinks 5.2 mm Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya + Mother of Pearl Cufflinks 5.2 mm Sterling Silver M381
TRUSTED SELLER SINCE
Category
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings 14k Gold 5.7 mm 4.5 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings 14k Gold 5.70 mm 4.5 Grams M252
These elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
$479 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Flower Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm M415
This
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$392 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5 Grams M240
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5 g M241
This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl XL Spray Brooch Sterling Silver 7.62 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl XL Spray Brooch Sterling Silver 7.62 mm M265
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Clip 7 mm Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Clip 7 mm Sterling Silver M316
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Vanity Items
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto 8mm Golden Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" Strand Estate Fine Jewelry
By Mikimoto
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant Mikimoto cultured Akoya pearl necklace finished with a 18k yellow gold clasp (circa 2003
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,908 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings 14k YG 6 mm 3.4 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings 14k YG 6 mm 3.4 Grams M363
These elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$552 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 5.43 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 5.43 gr M185
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Clip Pin
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Weight: 7.36
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Retro Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch, 3.13 Inches
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
leaf. At the heart of the design rests a luminous Akoya cultured pearl, measuring approximately 7.1 mm
Category
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,119 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Men
s Tie Clasp Silver 7 mm 5.3 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Men's Tie Clasp Silver 7 mm 5.3 Grams M242
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese More Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Silver
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mikimoto Pearl Brooch 18k Yellow Gold Leaf Akoya 6.5 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a vintage Mikimoto brooch in 18K yellow gold, designed with Akoya pearls in a beautiful
Category
1990s Japanese Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks + Tie Pin Set Sterling Silver 7.20 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks + Tie Pin Set Sterling Silver 7.20 mm M384
These elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 36" 18k Gold 8 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace 36" 18k Gold 8 mm Certified $13,950 401397
Estate
Category
2010s Japanese Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
$6,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks + Tie Pin Set Sterling Silver 6.75 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks + Tie Pin Set Sterling Silver 6.75 mm M378
These elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Tie Pin 18k Y Gold 0.05 Carat
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Diamond Tie Pin 18k Y Gold 0.05 Ct 7.20 mm M292
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Vanity Items
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
$319 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Graduated Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Gold Clasp With Box
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Graduated Pearl Necklace 18 Karat Gold Clasp With Box
Metal: 18k yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Brooch or Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl and sterling silver brooch or pin.
With
Category
20th Century Japanese Modern Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Laguna Akoya Pearl Diamond Necklace - White Gold 18k .40ctw Adjustable
By Mikimoto
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mikimoto
Collection: Laguna
Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Stone Information
Akoya Pearls
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto 18K Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace 20" Length Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Fairfield, CT
Mikimoto 18K Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace 20" Length Yellow Gold
This Mikimoto necklace features a
Category
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Cultured Akoya Pearl 20" Strand Necklace with 18 Karat Gold Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Mikimoto cultured Akoya pearl necklace exudes timeless elegance with its lustrous pearls and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Blue Sapphire
Akoya Pearl Ocean Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
For those inspired by the ocean, this Mikimoto necklace is just exhilarating. Deep blue sapphires
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl necklace features luminous white pearls strung in a classic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Swirl Motif Stud Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
appraisal value.
Designer: Mikimoto
Metal: 18 Karat White Gold
Gemstones: Akoya cultured pearls
Pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Tokyo Wreath Spray, 14K Yellow Gold Set With 15 Round Akoya Pearls
By Mikimoto
Located in valatie, NY
Mikimoto Tokyo Wreath Spray, 14K Yellow Gold Set With 15 Round Graduated Akoya Pearls Ranging in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto White Akoya Cultured Pearl Spray Brooch Set in 14 Karat White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This lovely Mikimoto brooch features exquisite akoya cultured pearls set in lustrous 14 karat white
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Tree of Life Brooch Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Tree of Life Brooch Pin
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Category
1990s Japanese Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
MIKIMOTO 18K yellow gold Akoya Pearl double hoop pin earring Pair
By Mikimoto
Located in Hong Kong, NT
MIKIMOTO 18K yellow gold Akoya Pearl double hoop pin earring Pair
Reference: KYCG/A00138
Brand
Category
2010s Hoop Earrings
Mikimoto 30
Inch 6 - 6.5 mm Akoya Pearls Strand Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in San Diego, CA
Akoya Pearls
Length: 30' Inches
Hallmark: M ( Mikimoto Signature ) 750 on back of Clasp
Includes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Bubbles Akoya Cultured Pearl and Diamond Cluster Pendant 18K White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Aventura, FL
A new and playful collection, Bubbles, features Akoya cultured pearls clustered together to mimic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Earrings. 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Dangle Earrings. Unpierced Clip on
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
:
hallmark M for Mikimoto
18k Yellow Gold
7mm Akoya Pearl
3.2grams total weight
27mm drop
Category
1990s Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Earrings. 14k Gold Mikimoto Pearl HALO cluster Clip Ons. Unpierced
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Designer earrings. World Renowned MIKIMOTO pearls. A cluster of Akoya pearls designed for
Category
1990s Modern Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Cluster with Vines and Grapes
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Original Mikimoto Box.
Details:
Size 6.5
Akoya pearls range from 3 to 5mm
2.2grams total
Category
1990s Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mikimoto Ring. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Cluster. Vines Grapes
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Designer ring. World Renowned MIKIMOTO pearl ring. Akoya pearl bypass ring. Pearls have
Category
1990s Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Mikimoto 14k Yellow Gold Triple Pearl Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage ring from Mikimoto features three lustrous 6.5mm Akoya pearls set in rich 14k
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aurora Hanadama 8.5 - 9.0 mm Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
Item: Aurora Hanadama 8.5 - 9.0 mm Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace
Stone: Akoya Pearl
Pearl Grade
Category
2010s Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
Mikimoto .5 Carat Diamond Pearl Yellow Gold French Horn Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
Authentic 18k Mikimoto French Horn Brooch. 14 round Akoya Pearls are Mikimoto’s set in 18k yellow
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Tie Bar Sterling Silver 6.35 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tie Bar Sterling Silver 6.35 mm M386
This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category
1990s Japanese Vanity Items
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$143 Sale Price
20% Off
Aurora Rose Premium 8.5 - 9.0 mm Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace
Located in Kobe, Hyogo
MM AKOYA PEARL STRAND NECKLACE WITH M CHARM.
Each of Mikimoto's pearl necklaces are a work of art
Category
2010s Japanese Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl
Impossibly Rare Akoya “Twin Pearl” Necklace, 16" 18k Gold 1950s
Located in Northampton, MA
experimented with unconventional cultivation. Mikimoto no longer produces Akoya pearls in sizes over 10mm or in
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Earrings. Vintage 14k Gold Mikimoto Pearl cluster Clip Ons. Unpierced
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning Designer earrings. World Renowned MIKIMOTO pearls. A cluster of Akoya pearls designed for
Category
1990s Clip-on Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl A+ Pendant Necklace MPQ10041ADXW
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Pendant Necklace (MPQ10041ADXW). 18" Length.
White gold chain necklace with
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch in 18K
By Mikimoto
Located in Vienna, VA
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch in 18K
Mikimoto Pearl Brooch
18K Yellow Gold
Pearl Size: Approx
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl
Diamond Drop Earrings with 18k White Gold PEA1031DW
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Elegance comes to life with these Mikimoto 8mm Akoya cultured pearl & Diamond drop earrings. Watch
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl White A+ Necklace PPE565DW
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Necklace Akoya Pearl White 8.5mm A+ (PPE565DW). 18kt white gold necklace with 1 white
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Drop Earrings with 18k Yellow Gold PEA1005K
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
design.
The Mikimoto PEA1005K pearl Earrings features 7 mm white Akoya cultured pearls on 18 karat
Category
2010s Drop Earrings
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Strand 18k White Gold Grade a Necklace U85118W
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Necklace Akoya Pearl White 8.5x8mm A U85118W. Strand of white Akoya pearls 8.5x8mm, A
Category
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl and 18 Karat White Gold Circle Pendant MPQ10151AXXW
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
From the Circle Collection, this stunning Mikimoto pearl pendant is crafted in 18 karat white gold
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Circle Pendant MPQ10151AXXK
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
From the Circle Collection, this stunning Mikimoto pearl pendant is crafted in 18 karat yellow gold
Category
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Mikimoto 18k White Gold Akoya Diamond 0.44 Carat Pearl Earrings PEL757DW
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl CR PIM Earrings Akoya Pearl 7.5mm (2) Rondel (2) D-0.44ct 18K in White Gold
Category
2010s Dangle Earrings
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Mikimoto Akoya Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
Browse a vast assortment of mikimoto akoya pearls for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 37 vintage versions or 192 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of mikimoto akoya pearls to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary mikimoto akoya pearls are of considerable interest. Many pieces in our collection are stylish for most occasions, but Pearl versions, from our inventory of 88, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for round cut mikimoto akoya pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and cabochon alternatives. When shopping our range of mikimoto akoya pearls, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Mikimoto Akoya Pearls?
On average, mikimoto akoya pearls at 1stDibs sell for $1,784, while they’re typically $96 on the low end and $45,900 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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Born to a noodle-shop owner, Japanese jeweler Kokichi Mikimoto (1858–1954) worked in the seafood business before shifting his focus to pearl cultivation. In 1893, he successfully developed the world’s first cultured pearls with a semispherical specimen. His further experimentation would include black and white South Sea pearls. This development gave Mikimoto a supply of what had once been a notoriously rare natural element and earned him the nickname “The Pearl King.” As he once said, “My dream is to adorn the necks of all women around the world with pearls.”
In 1899 in Tokyo’s Ginza district, Mikimoto opened his first, eponymous store in a white-stone building reminiscent of the color of pearls. He quickly earned a reputation for dazzling designs that blended Japanese craftsmanship and European influence. Mikimoto sent his jewelers to Europe to study the latest trends in jewelry and design; they brought back knowledge of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles, which were incorporated into designs featuring Mikimoto’s pearls.
But Mikimoto’s creations were not met with enthusiasm by all. In 1921, a London newspaper called the designer’s jewelry “only imitations of real pearls” and claimed the company was “misleading” its customers. It developed into a lawsuit in the French courts, which ruled in Mikimoto’s favor, and raised the jeweler’s global profile.
He also brought his work international acclaim through exhibitions and world’s fairs, including the 1926 Sesquicentennial Exposition in Philadelphia where he unveiled a replica of the Liberty Bell covered with pearls. In 1927, Mikimoto met with Thomas Edison, who gave the jeweler’s invention probably its best compliment: “It is one of the wonders of the world that you were able to culture pearls. . . . This isn’t a cultured pearl, it’s a real pearl.”
Following World War II, Mikimoto opened stores around the world, with locations now in Paris, New York City, Los Angeles and Shanghai. Though its founder died in 1954, the Mikimoto company has continued to build on the legacy he established, producing collections of pearl necklaces and other pearl-centric jewelry that span a wide range of styles.
In 2017, the brand reopened its flagship Tokyo store, tapping architect Hiroshi Naito to design a new glittering facade whose 40,000 tiny glass plates are meant to evoke the movement of the ocean as they catch the light. The place where Mikimoto had his legendary success over a century ago is now known as Mikimoto Pearl Island and includes a museum on his life and pearls. A highlight is the “Boss’s Necklace,” which was the first made by Mikimoto and is the model for all the brand’s classic strands that have followed.
Find Mikimoto pendant necklaces, choker necklaces and a range of other jewelry on 1stDibs.
Questions About Mikimoto
- Are Mikimoto pearls Akoya?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021No, not all Mikimoto pearls are Akoya. Mikimoto also uses Black South Sea cultured pearls, White South Sea cultured pearls, Golden South Sea cultured pearls, and Conch pearls to create their jewelry. Shop Mikimoto Akoya pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Mikimoto pearls are Akoya, meaning they come from Akoya oysters. The brand largely pioneered the production of cultured pearls, which are genuine pearls developed with human assistance. Mikimoto creates Akoya pearl necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings and brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Mikimoto pearl jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How much a Mikimoto pearl necklace is worth will depend on the size of the strand, the number of pearls used and the design. It could range from $920 to $21,000, with a wide variety of price points in between. From pendant and choker to multi-strand and rope versions, find Mikimoto pearl necklaces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Mikimoto pearls tend to at least hold their value over time. In some cases, the value of the brand's pearl jewelry increases over time due to demand and the effects of inflation. Keep in mind that the value of any piece of jewelry depends on its condition. Properly storing and caring for your pieces can help to ensure that they retain their value for years to come. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Mikimoto pearl jewelry.
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