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Knifewing Segura Apache Ray Tracey Dangle Drop Earrings 14Kt Gold with Turquoise
Located in Miami, FL
lapis lazuli and Arizona turquoises.
Others: On top mount in bezel settings, with a pair of round akoya
Category
1970s American Artist Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Pearl Necklace Art Deco Circa 1940s Cultured Akoya Pearls Diamond Clasp 21"
Located in Northampton, MA
This 1940's cultured Akoya pearl necklace showcases 73 luminous and absolutely gorgeous Japanese
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 14k 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 Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Petite Pearl Gold Bead Collar Length Necklace
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
includes quality Akoya Pearls ranging in size 3.5mm to 5.5mm are alternately hand strung with 14k yellow
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$617 Sale Price
35% Off
Akoya Pearl
Baguette Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Solvang, CA
Vintage Akoya pearl & baguette diamond platinum ring, circa 1960. This vintage pearl ring is
Category
1960s Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
9K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Drop Earrings
Located in Splitter
s Creek, NSW
Pretty, so pretty medium Drop Vintage Akoya Pearl Earrings nestling at the bottom in smoothly
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$712 / set
Fine Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A classic Japanese, Saltwater Akoya Pearl Necklace can be worn as a single strand - or you can wear
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1950s Diamond and Cultured Akoya Pearl Gold Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
Featuring a centrally set, full round, cultured Akoya Pearl within a double row halo, each row
Category
1950s Unknown Retro Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
Akoya Pearl and Diamonds Pendant in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Surfside, FL
Akoya pearls (round, semi round) and diamonds pendant in 18k. Full round brilliant cut diamonds
Category
20th Century Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl and Diamond White Gold Ring
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A lovely Akoya Pearl and Diamond White Gold Ring. This Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl is encircled
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cynthia Bach 18K Gold and Cultured Akoya Pearl Bracelet 8.75" Length 32.6g
By Cynthia Bach
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Cynthia Bach Gold and Pearl Bracelet
Features 5 Cultured Akoya Pearls measuring 8.50-8.80
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Specially designed Akoya Pearl . 18 karat Gold and Diamond Necklace by Yvel
By Yvel
Located in Jerusalem, IL
A Striking Pearl and Diamond Necklace by the renowned Israeli Designer Yvel.
The Pearls are Akoya
Category
Late 20th Century Israeli Modernist Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Contemporary Akoya Pearl Solitaire Ring 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
a jewel of grace and refinement.
The Celina Ring Gem Details
The round pinkish cream Akoya pearl
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Pink Coral Core Pearl and Akoya Pearl Brooch with Diamonds
By Okura Coral
Located in Tokyo, JP
color coral core pearl and 5.4mm white Akoya pearls. There are also 0.13 carats total weights of white
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Platinum Pink Coral Core Pearl and White Akoya Pearl Brooch with Diamonds
By Okura Coral
Located in Tokyo, JP
color coral core pearl and 5.3mm white Akoya pearls. There are also 0.13 carats total weight of white
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Akoya Pearl Necklace with 19th Century Sapphire Set Clasp
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Period
20th century Akoya cultured pearls strung onto a 19th century modified clasp
Length
Category
20th Century Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Gold
18 Carat White Gold Akoya Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings with GIA Certificate
Located in Dordogne, FR
18 carat white gold Akoya cultured pearl diamond drop earrings
With GIA certificate dated8
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Platinum Pink Coral Core Pearl and Akoya Pearl Necklace
By Okura Coral
Located in Tokyo, JP
color Akoya Japanese pearls (8.8mm 2pcs.7mm necklace).
The pendant head can detach, you can use
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Coral, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Platinum and Yellow Gold Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Charming pair of Art Deco platinum and yellow gold drop earrings featuring Akoya pearls and
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1970s Modernist Organic Free-Form Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
1970s Modernist Organic Free Form Pearl Gold Brooch Pendant
18k yellow gold, akoya pearls
Size 3.8
Category
20th Century German Modernist Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Gold Diamonds and Pearls French Vintage Necklace
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
of Akoya pearls. The dimension of clasp is 32*15mm.
The pearls diameter is 10mm.
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1960s French Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
6 Carats Diamonds and Pearls French Vintage Necklace
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
approximately 6.10 carats of diamonds, plus 3.50 carats sapphires.
The pearls are Akoya pearls, with a diameter
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1960s French Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl
Stunning Blue Onyx Pearl and Diamond Clip Earrings
By Helen Ringus
Located in TRYON, NC
the flower is accented with white diamonds , set in 14 kt white gold, with an 8 mm white Akoya pearl.
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold
Pair of Retro Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Yellow Gold Necklace Enhancers
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Featuring (6) 6.5 mm cultured Akoya pearls, accented by (6) round-cut rubies, 0.60 ct., tw., set in
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Stefan Hafner Pearl Diamond White Gold Necklace
By Stefan Hafner
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant cultured akoya pearl and diamond necklace. The center pearl measures 9.20mm graduating to
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Modernist Scandinavian 1970s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Oslo, NO
Stylish, subtle and well crafted gold ring with five akoya pearls. Most likely designed and made in
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1970s Modernist Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Modernist 1970s 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Oslo, NO
Elegant, subtle and well crafted gold ring with a natural akoya pearl. Most likely design and made
Category
1970s British Modernist Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Hubel
Pearl Mesh
Pearl Gold Modernist Ring
By Angela Hubel
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Angela Hübel 'Pearl Mesh' Pearl Gold Modernist Ring
18k yellow gold, Akoya pearls
Ring size: Ø
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Hamilton, AU
Earrings Gem Details
The two light cream Akoya pearls measure 5.90 millimetres. The twelve round brilliant
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Japanese Akoya Fine Cultured Pearls
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A fine strand of Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearls measure 20.50 inches long with the largest centre
Category
1960s Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Double Strand Fine Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearls
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A fine double strand of AA quality Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearls measures 16 and 17 inches
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Japanese Double Strand Pearl Diamond Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Tampa, FL
Extraordinary double strand of 7mm Japanese Akoya Estate Pearl and Diamond Necklace that features a
Category
1980s Unknown Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Six Strand Pearl Diamond
Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Six-Strand Akoya Japanese Pearl bracelet is joined by an approx. 8.5 ct Diamond
Category
1960s French Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Contemporary Pearl and Diamond Bracelet by Tiffany
Co.
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Lombard, IL
set with 13 Akoya cultured pearls measuring approximately 6.5mm accented with 52 round brilliant cut
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Pearl and Diamond Grape Brooch
Located in Goettingen, DE
Cultured pearls (Akoya salt water) white, brown and silver
18 diamonds
Size max. 4.9 cm wide, 5 cm long
Category
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950
s 14 karat Gold and Pearl Designer Ring
Located in Jerusalem, IL
to a bowl that in sits a 8 mm what seems like what is called a Japanese Akoya 3/4 pearl. between the
Category
20th Century Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage Yellow and White Gold, Pearl and Diamond Brooch, 1960s
Located in Bologna, IT
, alternating Akoya and Tahiti pearls; the brooch is also decorated with diamonds, set in a both yellow and
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Aquamarine Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Warren, ME
weighing approximately 1.5cts, and a single 6mm round Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl. It is strung on five
Category
1980s American Artisan Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Detachable 18K Gold Ruby Diamond Perforated Pendant and 2-Strand Pearl Necklace
By BOON
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond: 0.20 ct
Necklace
Length: 16.5 inches
Pearl: Akoya Cultured Pearl, 6 mm
Gold: 4.59 g
Category
1990s Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Pearl and Diamond Mint Green Enamel Necklace in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This beautiful necklace has 303 Diamonds weighing a total of 3.19 carats. This Diamond, Pearl, and
Category
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Natural Gray Akoya Pearl Necklace with Diamond Clasp AAA Pearls
Located in Viana do Castelo, PT
A Stunning High Quality Gray Akoya Pearl Necklace, this Magnificent Pearls with an average size of
Category
1990s Portuguese Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Akoya Pearl Earrings
Located in Towson, MD
One pair of 14 karat white gold earrings, each set with three 4.5-5mm cultured Akoya pearls. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Style: Mikimoto Akoya Pearls Necklace
Company: Mikimoto
Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Total Weight
Category
20th Century Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Akoya Pearl Turquoise Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
14k yellow gold ring featuring Turquoise cabochons and Akoya pearls.
Ring size: 6 (can be sized
Category
20th Century American Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Overtone Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
One strand of cultured Akoya pearls knot strung with forty-six 8.5mm pearls with very minimal
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Akoya Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
14k white gold dangle earrings featuring Akoya pearls accented by approximately 1.80cts of round
Category
20th Century American Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Akoya Pearl Bracelet with Emerald and Diamond Clasp
Located in Miami, FL
Akoya pearls. The bracelet features six emerald stations creating a beautiful contrast with the deep
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, White Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace by Mikimoto 18k Gold 17 Inches 8 mm Certified $4,950 921210
This
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1990s American Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari Double Strand Akoya Pearl Gold Choker Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bulgari Necklace Featuring Japanese Akoya Pearls in 18Kt Yellow Gold. The pearls range in size, the
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7" 7 mm Sterling Silver Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7" 7 mm Sterling Silver Estate M457
This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 18k Gold 9.5 mm Certified $12,975 114989
This is a Unique
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Double-Strand Akoya Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mikimoto double strand Akoya pearl necklace from the 1970s, with a 18K yellow gold
Category
1970s Japanese Modern Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bulgari Vintage Necklace 18k Gold Akoya Pearl Gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An outstanding Bulgari Akoya pearl amethyst diamond emerald 18k gold necklace.
A sparky
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mid Century Graduated Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
matched round Japanese Akoya pearls (saltwater) graduating from 3-6 mm and clasped by a period mid-century
Category
1960s Japanese Neoclassical Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Frost Akoya Pearl Diamond White Gold Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Akoya Pearl Diamond Frost Ring by Mikimoto.
With 4 brilliant cut diamonds VS1
Category
20th Century Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Retro Emerald Cut Amethyst Akoya Pearl Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
earrings.
8 emerald cut Amethyst approx. total weight 19.2cts.
8 Akoya pearls 5.4mm.
14k Yellow Gold
Category
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Amethyst, 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
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Akoya Pearls
Materials
Cultured Pearl
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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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