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Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 6.5 mm Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 6.5 mm Sterling Silver M311
These elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks Sterling Silver 6.7 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks Sterling Silver 6.7 mm M392
These elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 2.5" Sterling Silver 5.50 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 2.5" Sterling Silver 5.50 mm M390
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Floral Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm M385
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cross Brooch Sterling Silver 4 mm M320
This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$392 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.16 mm M321
This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$392 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto 18 Karat White Gold Pearl and Diamond Pendant
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
MIKIMOTO 18K WHITE GOLD PEARL & DIAMOND PENDANT
Mint condition
18k White Gold, Pearl, Diamonds
Category
2010s Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Modernist 14k Gold
Akoya Pearl Brooch or Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Japanese Modern gold & pearl brooch.
By Mikimoto.
In 14k gold.
Set with 8 round white
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modernist Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearls Station Necklace
Bracelet Set Yellow Gold 18k
By Mikimoto
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $6900
Brand: Mikimoto
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Cultured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto, White Gold and Cultured Pearl Necklace and Earring Set
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic pearl necklace and matching stud earrings by the renowned Mikimoto. The pearls slightly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto 18K White Gold Graduated South Sea Pearl Strand Diamond Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
Mikimoto 18K White Gold Graduated South Sea Pearl Strand Diamond Necklace
A rare and important
Category
2010s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$96,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto 18K White Gold A+ Akoya Pearl Necklace
Earrings Set
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
Mikimoto 18K White Gold A+ Akoya Pearl Necklace & Earrings Set
This elegant Mikimoto jewelry set
Category
2010s Japanese Contemporary Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 20" Sterling Silver 5 - 5.5 mm Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 20" Sterling Silver 5 - 5.5 mm Estate M442
This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$712 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Signed 33-Inch Akoya Pearl 18k Gold Bead Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
An elegant single strand of glowing Akoya cultured pearls from Mikimoto, this 33-inch necklace
Category
1990s Modern Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" Sterling Silver 8 - 8.5 mm Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" Sterling Silver 8 - 8.5 mm Estate M441
This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$3,112 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232 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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$392 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Lane Crawford Pearl String Necklace in 14k Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your elegance with the Mikimoto Lane Crawford White Pearl Necklace, a stunning piece that
Category
20th Century Modern Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 5.75 mm 4.5 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 5.75 mm 4.5 Grams M253
These elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$239 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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
$479 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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
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 Grams M240
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 6.65 mm 7.2 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 6.65 mm 7.2 Grams M235
These elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$239 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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$232 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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6 mm 5.24 Grams Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6 mm 5.24 Grams M439
This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
MIKIMOTO Pave Diamond Pearl Double Flower 18k Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
These timeless Mikimoto earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold and set with cultured pearls and
Category
Early 2000s Asian Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Vintage Purple Color Pearl Writing Ballpoint 4.75 Inch Pen
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
functionality. Mikimoto is a renowned brand known for its high-quality pearl jewelry and accessories, and this
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Contemporary Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Enamel
$294 Sale Price
54% Off
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.8 mm Estate 8 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.8 mm Estate 8 Grams M443
This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Diamond Double Strand 8mm Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Double Strand 8mm Cultured Pearl Necklace by Mikimoto.
The Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279 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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Clip 5 mm Sterling Silver Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Mens Tie Clip 5 mm Sterling Silver Estate M453
This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$159 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto 18K White Gold 6.5mm Akoya Pearl Solitaire Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Mikimoto
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K White Gold
Length: 18.00 inches
Weight: 2.84
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$552 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond
Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in La Jolla, CA
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
Pearl and Tanzanite Choker
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,908 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto A+ 6.5mm Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
Mikimoto A+ 6.5mm Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
A symbol of timeless elegance
Category
2010s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,120 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto 18K White Gold Tahitian Pearl Accented Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Mikimoto
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: 18K White Gold
Ring Size: 6.5
Weight: 5.00 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,792 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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Silver
$199 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Diamond Akoya Pearl 18k Yellow Gold Ring - Size 4
By Mikimoto
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The Mikimoto 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Pearl Ring in size 4 is a luxurious fine jewelry piece crafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearls Christian Cross Pendant Yellow Gold 18k Religious Symbol
By Mikimoto
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mikimoto
Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Akoya Pearls
Theme: Christian
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 36" 14k Y Gold 9 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl 9 mm necklace Necklace 36" 18k Yellow Gold
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Gold
$14,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent and Very Rare Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified
Category
1990s Japanese Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Gold
$28,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mikimoto Blue Lagoon 14K Yellow Gold Pearl Beaded Strand Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Crafted by Mikimoto, this elegant pearl necklace features lustrous, perfectly matched pearls
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto 14k Yellow Gold Southern Cross Constellation Cultured Pearl Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold brooch. This spectacular vintage brooch by Mikimoto is the Southern Cross
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Mikimoto 18K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch, 3.13 Inches
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
A graceful vintage brooch by Mikimoto, crafted in rich 18K yellow gold in the form of an elegant
Category
1980s Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,119 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Pavé Diamond Pearl Floral Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in San Diego, CA
Mikimoto Diamond & Pearl Floral Earrings
Style: Post for Pierced Ears with Clip
Metal: 18kt
Category
2010s Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
$279 Sale Price
20% Off
Mikimoto Ladies Platinum White South Sea Cultured Pearl Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Mikimoto
Gender: Ladies
Metal Type: Platinum
Pendant Length: 1.00 Inches
Chain Length
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
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 Used Mikimoto Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Used Mikimoto Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of used mikimoto pearls available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Find a collection of 450 vintage versions or 522 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern and Contemporary are consistently popular styles when it comes to used mikimoto pearls. Browse our collection of 550 Pearl versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for round cut used mikimoto pearls and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and brilliant cut alternatives. When shopping our range of used mikimoto pearls, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.
How Much are Used Mikimoto Pearls?
Prices for used mikimoto pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $96 and can go as high as $411,544, while used mikimoto pearls, on average, fetch $2,071.
Mikimoto for sale on 1stDibs
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
- 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.
- 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.
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