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1960s Diamond Leopard Head Pearl And Gold Torsade Bracelet
By Trio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
faceted emerald total approximately 0.15 carat.
PEARLS: 20 strands of 2.5-2.75mm Akoya Cultured pearls
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
8.90 Carat 4-Row Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Multi-Strand Choker Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
8.90cts of full cut diamonds with excellent color and sparkle.
120 Japanese Akoya cultured pearls, fine
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Drop Pendant Pearl Strand Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl single-strand necklace with a diamond pendant and gold
Category
1990s Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Pearl Necklace with Heart Pendant, Set with Diamonds, 14 Karat Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
, surrounded by 9 smaller diamonds of approx. 0.45 ct. together.
- 48 Akoya cultured pearls with pink luster
Category
Late 20th Century German Jugendstil Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace Estate 18 Karat Yellow Gold Jewelry
By Mikimoto
Located in Torrance, CA
: 2.4 grams
Stones: Mikimoto cultured akoya round pearl measures 7mm. The pearls is lustrous and shows
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cultured Pearl Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, high luster Akoya cultured pearls measuring on average 9 - 9 1/2 mm, between courses of round
Category
1960s Unknown Vintage Akoya Pearls
Pearls and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hand Made Bianco Spino Flower Earrings
Located in Crema, Cremona
easily be transformed in clips.
The pearls are Japanese Akoya, with sharp and bright luster, round, and
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Pearl and Diamond Flower Pin or Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds and fifteen beautiful saltwater Akoya cultured pearls that have been adored and well taken care of
Category
1950s American Artisan Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. Cultured Pearl Diamond Bracelet
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This lovely Tiffany bracelet is composed of four rows of very fine, high luster, round Akoya
Category
20th Century American Vintage Akoya Pearls
1970s Bright Red Enamel Gold Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Akoya cultured pearls, 3.5mm to 4mm
18k yellow gold
Tested and stamped: 18k
Hallmark: Italy
7.9
Category
1970s Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bulgari Passo Doppio Necklace and Earrings Set
By Bulgari
Located in Princeton, NJ
18 Karat Yellow Gold Bulgari Passo Doppio Necklace and Earrings Set. The necklace features 17 akoya
Category
1990s French Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Elizabeth Gage Vallois Earrings
By Elizabeth Gage
Located in New Hope, PA
design. Below this there is a circle of diamonds suspending an Akoya cultured pearl. The earrings are
Category
Late 20th Century English Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond
Three Strand BOUCHERON Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Terrific Three strand bracelet composed of Baltic amber and Akoya cultured pearls. The bracelet
Category
1970s French Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Amber, Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Marina B. Milano Cardan Drop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Six Gemstones
By Marina B
Located in Miami, FL
chalcedony (2) of 10 mm, pink quartz (2) of 10 mm and Akoya white pearls (2) of 12 mm. They are suited with
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Masriera Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Necklace in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Diamond
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
: Embellished with a hanging round Akoya white pearl of 5 mm.
Weight: 20.2 Grams, (12.95 Dwt).
Lenght: 16.5
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera Art Nouveau Plique à Jour Enamel Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold Diamonds
By Masriera
Located in Miami, FL
: Embellished with a hanging round Akoya white pearl of 7 mm.
Weight: 30.5 Grams, (19.55 Dwt).
Measurements
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace
Located in Northampton, MA
is composed of 118 cultured Akoya pearls. The spectacular vintage pearls are huge —9.5 -10mm— and
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Cultured Akoya Pearl Strand
Located in Towson, MD
figure 8 safety. The pears are 6 - 6.5 mm cultured akoya pearls strung with knots to 18’’. The strand
Category
20th Century Unknown Retro Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Northampton, MA
This double strand of cultured Akoya pearls was created in the 1950s and features exceptionally
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Retro Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl
Vintage Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace Pearls
Located in Northampton, MA
This 1940's necklace is composed of seventy-five luminous cultured Akoya pearls measuring
Category
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace, Germany
Located in Northampton, MA
A double strand of huge, luxurious warm-toned cultured Akoya pearls -what a treasure!
The most
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace, Circa 1970s
Located in Northampton, MA
This triple-strand cultured Akoya pearl necklace hails from the glamorous early 1970s. Think
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace 28.5"
Located in Northampton, MA
Treat yourself to the everyday luxury of a vintage double-strand Akoya pearl necklace. This circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Set Gold Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Litchfield, CT
with perfectly matched Akoya pearls, varying in size for a chic, dimensional appearance. Tailored and
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Cartier Cultured Akoya Pearl
DOLPHIN
Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier Cultured Akoya Pearl 'DOLPHIN' Necklace
The 18-karat yellow gold dolphin with a circular
Category
1990s French Contemporary Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Diamond Akoya Pearl Pendant Charm 18K Gold
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Akoya Pearl Pendant Charm 18K Gold 9.5mm
You will treasure this outstanding pearl pendant
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Midcentury Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Ming
s
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from the late 1950s, this double-strand cultured Akoya pearl necklace was created by the
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace Vintage 1970s Ming
s
Located in Northampton, MA
This cultured Akoya pearl necklace was created in the 1970s by venerable Hawaiian luxury jeweler
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Akoya Pearl Necklace Double Strand, circa 1950s
Located in Northampton, MA
" cultured Akoya pearl. This statement necklace featuring 121 luxury-sized creamy-white cultured Akoya pearls
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold 52" 7 mm Certified $14,900 120585
WITH
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Chanel Akoya Pearl Yellow Gold Mademoiselle Watch
By Chanel
Located in Geneva, CH
: Akoya Pearls - Wrist length of 17.5 cm
Weight: 44 gr approx.
Year: High Jewelry Collection 1989
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Double Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace Lavish Midcentury
Located in Northampton, MA
This luxurious strand of sumptuous cultured Akoya pearls from the Midcentury (circa 1960s) is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring
By Jean Mahie
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Mahie 22 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Ring
This is a very unique Jean Mahie ring as
Category
1980s Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 22k Gold
Necklace of Chalcedony and Akoya Pearl Midcentury
Located in Northampton, MA
Chalcedony beads the color of a winter sky and cultured Akoya pearls the silvery-white of fresh
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Chalcedony, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver M389
This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 7.50 mm M417
These elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Silver 7.5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks Sterling Silver 7.5 mm M395
These elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Double Strand Bracelet 18k Gold 7.25" 7 mm Certified
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Japanese Akoya Pearl Double Strand Necklace Opera
Located in New York, NY
This marvelous vintage Pearl necklace features 2 row of luscious Japanese Akoya pearls
Category
1990s Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl
14 Karat Yellow Gold 3 Strand Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Princeton, NJ
Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold 3 Strand Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace. It has one oval shaped Ruby
Category
1990s Unknown Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5 mm M394
This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Akoya Pearl Blue Enamel Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
with creamy white AAA Akoya pearl buds to create this eight inch (8") nature inspired Italian made
Category
1990s Italian Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Akoya Pearl Earrings Gump
s Midcentury
By Gump
s San Francisco
Located in Northampton, MA
cultured Akoya pearls. Created as figural floral sprays, each earring is anchored by a large 7mm pearl
Category
1950s Japanese Retro Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Akoya Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with Diamond Accents
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
One hundred thirty two 5.5 mm off round creamy white Akoya pearls create this lovely twenty inch
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Silver 8 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Silver 8 mm M338
These elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 6.80 mm Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 6.80 mm Silver M374
This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k W Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k W Gold 8.00 mm Certified $12,975 217059
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Mabe and Akoya Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold earrings featuring Mabe pearls, Akoya pearls, approximately 1ct of round brilliant
Category
20th Century American Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Earrings Sterling Silver 6.5 mm M283
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Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k White Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 23" 18k White Gold 8.50 mm Certified $12,975
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 52" 14k Yellow Gold 8 mm Certified $14,975 219132
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Cufflinks 6 mm Sterling Silver Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Cufflinks 6 mm Sterling Silver Estate M446
These elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold 8.5 mm Certified $8,950 114419
This is a Unique
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Mikimoto Estate Brooch Pin Sterling Silver M103
This is a Unique Custom
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tie Clip For Men
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Mikimoto Estate Tie Clip For Men M111
This is a Unique Custom Made
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1960s Non Pierced Screw Back Akoya Pearl Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
set with one 7-7.5mm cultured Akoya center pearl surrounded by nine 3.5-4mm cultured Akoya pearls
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl
Mikimoto Vintage AAA Japanese Akoya Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
This 1970's Mikimoto Vintage AAA Japanese Akoya Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace exudes timeless elegance
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vintage Akoya Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage akoya pearls for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 38 vintage editions and 4 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 19th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of vintage akoya pearls includes designs that are universally popular, but Modern and Retro styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Mikimoto, Buccellati and Kiersten Elizabeth are consistently popular. A selection of bead, round cut and uncut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of vintage akoya pearls for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.
How Much are Vintage Akoya Pearls?
Prices for vintage akoya pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $440 and can go as high as $15,999, while vintage akoya pearls, on average, fetch $2,109.
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 Vintage Akoya Pearls
- 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.
- What are Akoya cultured pearls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Akoya 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 ExpertMay 3, 2024The difference between Akoya and Mikimoto pearls comes down to specificity. Akoya is the general name for pearls derived from Pinctada fucata mollusks. These are prized for their smooth texture, round shape and attractive shine. Mikimoto pearls are pearls sold by the Japanese jewelry maker Mikimoto, which specializes in Akoya pearls. Nearly all Mikimoto pearls are Akoya pearls. However, other jewelers also sell Akoya pearl jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Mikimoto and Akoya pearls.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024To tell if Akoya pearls are real, examine the surfaces of your pearls closely. Natural pearls will have variations in texture, such as small bumps and blemishes. Pearls that are perfectly smooth and identical in shape and size are unlikely to be real. You can also try rubbing two of the pearls together. Real pearls will usually have a gritty feeling, while imitations will produce little to no friction when rubbed. If you're still unsure whether your pearls are real, have a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler evaluate them. Find a wide range of Akoya pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage Mikimoto pearls are set with cream or white pearls. Colored pearls are a modern addition. All Mikimoto pearl jewelry includes marks on the back or inside of the piece that is either the Mikimoto name, an “M” logo or the outline of an oyster. In addition, strands of pearls will have a dangling “M” charm. Mikimoto stores and authorized retailers will also appraise and issue a certificate of valuation for any Mikimoto piece. Find a variety of expertly vetted Mikimoto pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To determine whether a pearl necklace is modern or vintage, first look for signs of wear, such as blunted edges on the prongs. The pearls will likely have dull spots where they came into contact with skin. The clasp can clue you in, too. Lobster clasps appeared in the 1970s, while early 20th century clasps were generally safety-pin style or C-clasps. Modern necklaces typically have a spring-loaded clasp. Shop a selection of vintage pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
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