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Van Cleef Arpels Miroir Des Eaux Diamond Mother of Pearl White Gold Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Onyx Mother Of Pearl Diamond Miroir des Eaux Flower Pendant Necklace by Van Cleef
Category

20th Century French Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Rolex Airking White Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel Lugs Ladies Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King White Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Ladies Steel Watch 14000
Category

1990s European Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ Lugs
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Men's Rolex 36mm Datejust 2-Tone Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Diamond Dial Bezel+ lugs 16013
Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

14 Karat Yellow White Gold Black Onyx Mother of Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
In two tone, 14 karat yellow and white gold, these stunning earrings support black onyx and mother
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Verner Panton “Fun” Mother-of-Pearl Cascade Chandelier, Denmark, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
features multiple cascading tiers of natural mother-of-pearl discs suspended on delicate metal rings from a
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Metal

Erté Folies Diamond Onyx Mother of Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace and Earrings Set
By Erté
Located in Southampton, PA
14k yellow gold, diamond, mother of pearl, black onyx, necklace and earrings set from Erte titled
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Necklace or Brooch Chalcedony Gold Mother of Pearl Diamonds
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace in 18 Carat yellow Gold, Chalcedony, Mother-of-Pearl and Diamonds
Category

1970s French Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Gerald Genta Retrograde G3614SS White Mother of Pearl Diamond Jump Hour 1990s
By Gérald Genta
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Gerald Genta Retrograde G3614SS – White Mother of Pearl Diamond Jump Hour (1990s) A masterful
Category

1990s Vintage Mother of Pearl

French Art Deco Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Rosewood Dining Table, circa 1940s
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE ART DECO MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND SATINWOOD INLAID ROSEWOOD DINING TABLE French, circa 1940s
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood, Satinwood

Rolex Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel Lugs White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Diamond Bezel & Lugs White MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial with
Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Ladies Datejust Baby Blue MOP Mother of Pearl Baguette Diamond Watch 69160
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust 69160 SS Baby Blue MOP Mother Of Pearl 8+2 Diamond Dial Deployment
Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Piaget 9190d2 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl Opal Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Piaget 9190D2 18k White Gold Mother Of Pearl Opal Diamond Ladies Watch This stunning Piaget 9190D2
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

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

Piaget 9706G2 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl Opal Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: Mother of Pearl, Opal dial with white gold hands and Diamond
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Opal, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

CHANEL Vintage Clip-on Earrings in Gilded Metal, mother-of-Pearl and Pearls
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Couture! Imposing Chanel vintage round clip-on earrings in gilded metal, mother-of-pearl piece in
Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Gilt Metal

Set of Six Vintage Mother of Pearl Shell and Gold Appetizer Fondue Forks
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Set of Six Mother of Pearl and Gold Appetizer/Fondue Forks. Set of six vintage appetizer
Category

1970s American Regency Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Steel

18kt Gold Diamonds and Mother-of-pearl Chocker Necklace
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
. The exquisite inlay of mother-of-pearl and meticulously textured gold combine to create a stunningly
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handcraft Mother of Pearl Heart 18 Karat Yellow Gold Coral Bead Pendant Necklace
Located in Marcianise, IT
pearl heart and coral beads Pendant total weight 32.40 grams Heart mother of pearl weight 19.50 grams
Category

1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mother-of-pearl. Exotic handmade table lamp, Indonesia, 1950s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Mother-of-pearl handmade table lamp, Indonesia, 1950s. Made entirely by hand and in a traditional
Category

1950s Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Brass, Lead

New Vintage Silhouette Mother of Pearl Decor 18Kt Gold 1970 Sunglasses Austria
By Silhouettes Profiles
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Collector Item Silhouette Mother of Pearl Decor 18Kt Gold Frame This item may show
Category

1970s Austrian Vintage Mother of Pearl

Vintage Tiffany Co. 14k Yellow Gold Gray Mother Of Pearl Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (4) Natural Genuine Gray Mother of Pearl - Custom Cut Button Shape - Bezel Set - Gray
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Turquoise and MOP Ring. Turquoise Diamond Mother of Pearl Statement Ring
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stunning ring. High Quality Natural Turquoise cabochon with Symmetrical Mother of Pearl Cab
Category

1990s Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Women s Rolex Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother of Pearl Watch 68273
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial Diamond Accen Bezel
Category

1990s Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel

Blister Mother of Pearl Dark Shell 14k Gold Earrings circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These stunning Double-Sided Blister Mother of Pearl Dark Shell 14k Gold Earrings from the
Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Black Onyx Mother-Of-Pearl Toggle Double Sided Bracelet 18K Gold, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Black Onyx and white Mother-Of-Pearl Toggle (Double Sided) Bracelet. Set in 18K Yellow Gold
Category

1970s Israeli Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold

Midcentury Carved Inuit TOTEM in Birch with Circular Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
circular mother-of-pearl inlay in its center and rests on a stone base. It is inscribed on the bottom of
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Stone

Rolex Datejust 6917 Blue Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Blue Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 Light Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Light Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 Black Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Black Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 White Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom White Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 Pink Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Oyster Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Pink Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Piaget 9706G2 18k White Gold Mother of Pearl Diamond Ladies Watch
By Piaget
Located in Boca Raton, FL
: 18k White Gold bezel with Diamonds Dial: Mother of Pearl dial with silver hands, Diamond hour markers
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

J W Toadlena Necklace Navajo Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Native American
Located in New York, NY
STERLING SILVER WITH MOTHER OF PEARL IN A FEATHER, FLOWER AND LEAF MOTIF. This outstanding vintage necklace
Category

20th Century American Native American Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Detailed 925 Filigree with Mother-of-Pearl and Rhinestone Brooch/Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully detailed cameo set in filigree 925 is accented with mother-of-pearl and
Category

1960s American Vintage Mother of Pearl

Asch Grossbardt Elephant Brooch w Mother of Pearl Malachite Coral Diamond Onyx
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Hicksville, NY
Asch Grossbardt Elephant Brooch with Mother of Pearl, Malachite, Coral, Diamond and Onyx - VHK#995
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TIFFANY CO. Black Jade Mother-of-Pearl 18k Yellow Double Sided Cufflinks
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold, black jade, and mother-of-pearl. Made in United States circa 1990s. Measurements: upper 0.70
Category

1990s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Jade, Yellow Gold

Tall Lacquered Wood Gild and Mother of Pearl Table Lamp, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and important table lamp is made of black lacquered wood gild and mother of pearl
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Wood

Rolex Cellin Mother of Pearl Watch in 18K White Gold, 2000s
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
(Made in Italy). Time only. Dauphine hands. Silver arabic numerals. Textured white mother of pearl with
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany and CO Onyx Mother of Pearl Earrings 18K Gold Angela Cummings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
(stamped). Each earring is inlaid with genuine Black Onyx and Mother of Pearl. The earrings measure 26mm x
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 1970 s Mother of Pearl Bead 32" Necklace with 18KT Yellow Gold Tubes and
Located in New York, NY
This vintage necklace from the 1970s features beautiful mother of pearl (MOP) beads, elegantly
Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Yellow Gold

Vintage 18k Heart Earrings in Carved Mother-of-Pearl with 8mm Ruby Hearts
Located in Miami, FL
beautifully carved natural mother-of-pearl panels framed in gold. At the center of each earring sits a vivid
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Huge Mobile Pedant with Two Mother-of-Pearl Cameos Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This huge delightful mobile pendant with necklace features two mother-of-pearl cameos
Category

1970s American Vintage Mother of Pearl

Chanel Vintage Classic Silver CC Baguette Mother of Pearl Clip on Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chanel Classic Vintage Silver CC Baguette Mother of Pearl Clip on Earrings * Marked 99 * Made in
Category

1990s French Artisan Vintage Mother of Pearl

Chanel Vintage Giant Mother of Pearl and Black Woven Large Stud Earrings 65808
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store SKU: 65808 Chanel Vintage Giant Mother of Pearl and Black Woven Large Disc Stud Earrings
Category

1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Lapis Lazuli Mother-of-pearl Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
white & blue pattern crafted in 18k yellow gold and inlayed with lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. Made
Category

1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings 1980 Mother-Of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Vintage Checkerboard Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
checkerboard motif with mother-of-pearl Gender: Women Condition: Pre-owned, looks like new
Category

1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Ladies Datejust White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Watch
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rolex Ladies Datejust White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Watch SKU 6917-SS-WMOP-DIA
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 Pink Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Two Tone Datejust Watch, Custom Pink Mother of Pearl String
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 Blue Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Two Tone Datejust Watch, Custom Blue Mother of Pearl String
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 White Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Two Tone Datejust Watch, Custom White Mother of Pearl String
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 Black Mother of Pearl String Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Two Tone Datejust Watch, Custom Black Mother of Pearl String
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 6917 Light Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Band
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Two Tone Datejust Watch, Custom Light Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby And Mother Of Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
design. Each earring is centered with a luminous mother-of-pearl panel, framed by polished gold that
Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pair of Large Framed Chinese Black Lacquer Mother Of Pearl Relief Hanging Panels
Located in London, GB
Pair of Large Framed Chinese Black Lacquer Mother Of Pearl Relief Hanging Panels C.1920 Depicting
Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Lacquer

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Mother-of-Pearl and Diamond Flower Brooch and Ear Clips
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
A luminous floral suite from VAN CLEEF ARPELS, fashioned in 18K yellow gold, mother-of-pearl
Category

1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex Datejust 6917 Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Oyster Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Datejust Watch, Custom Blue Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial & Fluted
Category

1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Mother Of Pearl Pink White CZ Ring Size 7 #21152
By Judith Ripka
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Judith Ripka Sterling Silver Mother Of Pearl Pink & White CZ Ring - This lovely ring by Judith
Category

20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Pair of Carved Louis XV Style Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Armchairs Bergeres With Mother of Pearl Decoration are truly unique and a pretty pair of chairs that are
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Vintage Mother of Pearl

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

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Vintage Mother Of Pearl For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage mother of pearl you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 164 antique edition and 149 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage mother of pearl may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic vintage mother of pearl over the years, but those made by Van Cleef Arpels, Chanel and Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A vintage mother of pearl of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Pearl, from our inventory of 106, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Finding a vintage mother of pearl for sale for women should be easy, but there are 115 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Vintage Mother Of Pearl?

Prices for a vintage mother of pearl can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $35 and can go as high as $79,788, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,925.
Questions About Vintage Mother of Pearl
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Korean mother of pearl is abalone shell that comes from the Republic of South Korea. There, artisans use the shimmering shell fragments to decorate wooden furniture and decorative objects using an inlay technique called najeonchilgi. Shop a variety of wood furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A mother of pearl spoon is a small spoon made of natural material specially used for serving and eating caviar. These spoons are handmade from mother of pearl shells found near the coast of Vietnam. On 1stDibs, you will find a range of mother of pearl spoons from different periods and in unique designs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl inlay furniture is a chair, table or case good usually made out of wood and embellished with fragments of oyster or mussel shells called mother of pearl. Furniture makers make carvings into the furniture and then carefully add the cut mother of pearl. On 1stDibs, find a range of mother of pearl inlay furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl spoons are made of nacre. Nacre, often referred to as mother of pearl, is a composite material that some mollusks produce as an inner shell layer. Nacre is the same material that pearls are made of. Spoons can be made entirely of mother of pearl, just the handle or additional ornamentation. Find a collection of vintage and contemporary mother of pearl spoons on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mother of Pearl can be worn daily, in fact, the natural oils from your skin can help to retain the luster of your piece. However, avoiding excess cosmetics, perfumes or soaps is advisable for the optimal care of your Mother of Pearl. Shop a collection of Mother of Pearl pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mother of pearl furniture is crafted with pieces of mother of pearl delicately inlaid in the wood. The wood itself is usually overlaid with veneers, often in a rich dark tone to complement the lighter appearance of the mother of pearl. Browse a collection of mother of pearl furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
    Yes, men can wear mother-of-pearl watches. In fact, there are many men's watches that feature mother-of-pearl dials. Examples include the Rolex Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl, the Breitling Galactic 41 Mother of Pearl Dial, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Mother of Pearl and the Tissot Le Locle Mother of Pearl. There are no rules when it comes to men's watches, so feel free to wear any timepiece that appeals to you. Explore a variety of mother-of-pearl watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No, most experts say you shouldn't wear Van Cleef Arpels mother-of-pearl jewelry or any other fine jewelry in the shower. Although water may not damage a piece, chemicals in soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner and other toiletries may harm mother-of-pearl and precious metals. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage 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.