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Franck Sorbier Haute Couture Black Embroidered Mother of Pearl Button Maxi Dress
By Franck Sorbier
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 90s Frank Sorbier haute couture black embroidered mother of pearls button maxi dress
Category
1990s French Vintage Mother of Pearl
$1,015 Sale Price
20% Off
Native American Les Baker Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Cuff Bracelet #18189
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver pink mother of pearl cuff bracelet by Native American artisan Les Baker and GS
Category
20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tiffany
Co. Onyx and Mother of Pearl Checkerboard Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tiffany & Co. onyx and mother of pearl checkerboard pattern earrings in 18k yellow gold.
Stamped
Category
1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif
By Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif
A unique piece, this
Category
Late 20th Century Mexican Artisan Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 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
Vintage Navajo Mother of Pearl Ring Size 6.5 Sterling Silver Anna Begay
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful vintage ring is sterling silver with a stunning mother of pearl stone.
it is the
Category
1970s American Native American Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Air King Pink Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel and Lugs Steel Watch 14000
Category
1990s European Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Hand Painted Artisan Mother of Pearl Warrior Scene Brooch c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Hand painted mother of pearl warrior scene brooch c 1960s
The unique artisan brooch is designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Mother of Pearl
Erte La Courbe Bracelet Carved Mother of Pearl Gold and Silver Sterling
By Erté
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Entitled La Courbe, “ the curve” refers to the with a hand carved mother of pearl face, framed in 14k
Category
20th Century Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Signed Gem Lok 18K Tubogas Collar Necklace, Diamonds
Brown Mother-of-Pearl Mos
Located in Miami, FL
showcases a dramatic geometric mosaic of brown iridescent mother-of-pearl, accentuated with approximately
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Pair of Blackened Wood Bowls with Rattan Rim and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay - 1980s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Pair of Blackened Wood Bowls with Rattan Rim and Mother-of-Pearl Inlay - 1980s
Set of 2
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Rattan, Wood, Fruitwood
Black Lacquered Lidded Circular Box with Mother of Pearl Floral Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage black lacquered lidded circular box with mother or pearl floral inlaid décor. This
Category
20th Century Chinese Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Vintage Angela Cummings 18K Gold and Mother of Pearl Bracelet
By Angela Cummings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
yet airy presence. Each gold curve is inlaid with luminous mother of pearl, adding a soft sheen that
Category
1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold
Rolex Two Tone White Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel Watch 15053
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex 34mm Date 2 Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl Dial with Diamond Accent Bezel+ lugs 15053
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Corum Watch Love Story Model in 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds and Mother of Pearl
By Corum Watch Company
Located in Paris, FR
CORUM watch Love Story model in 18K yellow Gold Diamonds and Mother of Pearl
18-carat yellow Gold
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Turtle Shell with Mother of Pearl and Silver Inlay Purse Mounted in Shadowboxes
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful set of two Mid-Century Modern shell purses. Both have mother of pearl, turquoise and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Fedoskino Russian Mother of Pearl Lacquer German Silver Painted Woman Pin Brooch
Located in Milford, DE
of a beautiful woman in a floral head wreath, hand-painted on a mother-of-pearl stone with a layer of
Category
20th Century Russian Russian Empire Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Silver
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
Panda Pendant, 14k Gold Carved Jadeite, Mother of Pearl,
Black Nephrite Jade
Located in Greensboro, NC
: Routinely Enhanced
Color: Green
Cut: Carved Disc
Natural Mother of Pearl -
Color: White
Genuine Nephrite
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold
1960s Mod Pink
Faux Mother Of Pearl Oval Shaped Sunglasses w Green Lenses
Located in Gresham, OR
1960s Mod Pink & Faux Mother Of Pearl Oval Shaped Sunglasses w Green Lenses: Irridescent and
Category
1960s French Vintage Mother of Pearl
Rolex Datejust Two Tone White MOP Mother of Pearl with 8 + 2 Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone White MOP Mother Of Pearl with 8 + 2 Diamond Accent+ Classic
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Vintage Gemlok 18K Gold Diamond Inlaid Black Mother of Pearl Eternity Band Ring
By Gemlok
Located in Montclair, NJ
design set with beautiful black mother of pearl and diamonds entirely around the band. The mother of
Category
1990s Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 6917 Pink 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 Pink Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial & Fluted
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 White 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 White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial & Fluted
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Rolex Datejust 6917 Black 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 Black Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial & Fluted
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl and Diamond Ring with Mabe Pearl Center
Located in New York, NY
a bezel setting. Three mother of pearl triangles along with 0.53 carats of round brilliant diamonds
Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,200 Sale Price
25% Off
18KY Gold Tahitian
Mother of Pearl Post Omega Clip Button Vintage Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Tahitian Pearl & Mother of Pearl Omega Back Earrings
Elevate
Category
1990s Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mauboussin brown mother-of-pearl, onyx, diamonds and yellow gold Necklace
By Mauboussin
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
two rows of diamonds instead of one.
The rest of the necklace is set with quilted brown mother-of
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Ladies Rolex 26mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee Pink MOP Mother Of Pearl Dial Diamond Accent Bezel
Category
1990s European Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Stainless Steel
Art Deco 18k Gold
Platinum Mother of Pearl Madonna Medallion
Located in Venice, CA
mother of pearl centerpiece. The Madonna carving is iridescent, shifting appearance as the light changes
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Los Castillo Silver Pitcher with Abalone
Mother-of-Pearl Inlay, Taxco Mexico
By Los Castillo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
abalone and mother-of-pearl, showcasing the studio's signature fusion of natural themes and modernist
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust White Mother of Pearl Diamond Watch
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36mm White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Blue Sapphires & Diamond
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Turquoise Mother of Pearl Bracelet Florentine 14 Karat Gold Clasp Three Strand
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a stunning Turquoise, Mother of Pearl and 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet. The Retro, Mid
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mughal-Inspired Vintage Necklace with Glass and Mother-of-Pearl Inlays
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
, organic design is further enhanced by luminous mother-of-pearl (MOP) inlays, each featuring a ruby-hued
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Vintage Mother of Pearl
Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Diamond
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
Women's Rolex 31mm Datejust Two Tone Jubilee White MOP Mother Of Pearl 8 + 2 Diamond Accent Bezel
Category
1990s Swiss Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Stainless Steel
Mother of Pearl Flower Necklace With Gemstone Beads By Lee Sands, 1980s
Located in McKinney, TX
" focal area with pink and green mother of pearl inlay
- Dyed turquoise and pink jade beads
- Hook clasp
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
$119 Sale Price
20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Sajen Bali Goddess Carved Mother of Pearl, Sapphire Pendant
Located in Los Angeles, CA
mother of pearl carving interictally detailed.
11.0 grams of 18K yellow gold
The bale accommodates most
Category
1990s Contemporary Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Iolite, Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tourneru 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Mother of Pearl Watch with Gator Strap
By Tourneau
Located in New York, NY
This modern Tourneru watch is 18K White Gold, it sports surrounding Diamonds and a Mother Of Pearl
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
VAN CLEEF
ARPELS Nerval Diamond Mother-of-Pearl Yellow Gold Flower Brooch
By Van Cleef
Arpels
Located in New York, NY
crafted in 18k yellow gold with white mother-of-pearl petals and 3 brilliant-cut round diamonds. Made in
Category
1990s Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings 1980 Mother-Of-Pearl 18 Karat Gold Vintage Checkerboard Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as yellow gold tapered cushion shaped forms
Displaying a checkerboard motif with mother-of
Category
1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany
Co. by Angela Cummings 18k Yellow Gold Mother of Pearl Earrings, 16.9g
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany
Co.
Located in Providence, RI
18K yellow gold and mother-of-pearl. The oval-shaped earrings feature a distinctive polka dot inlay
Category
1970s Hong Kong Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shaped Mother of Pearl and Angel Skin Coral Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
mother of pearl. They are lightweight and comfortable to wear. Earrings measure 1 1/4 inches by 7/8
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Estate Angela Cummings 18K Gold Mother of Pearl and Hematite Cube Earrings - VHK
By Angela Cummings
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Angela Cummings 18K Gold Mother of Pearl and Hematite Cube Earrings - VHK#981
Item Details
Category
1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Multi-Strand White Shell Bib Necklace with Layered Mother-of-Pearl Drops
Located in Milford, DE
of natural white shell beads and large mother-of-pearl drop pendants. Five polished, iridescent shell
Category
Late 20th Century American Artisan Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Chinese Lacquer Tea Coffee Table Inlaid Mother of Pearl Soapstone
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning 20th century Chinese Chinoiserie Tea Coffee Table. Table features mother of pearl and
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Soapstone
Rolex Datejust 6917 Light 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 Light Blue Mother of Pearl String Diamond
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Mother of Pearl
Pastel Beaded Floral Cluster Earrings By Miriam Haskell
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in McKinney, TX
from the iconic designer Miriam Haskell
- Each earring measures 1.5" x 1"
- Mother of Pearl disc
Category
1940s American Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
$295 Sale Price
20% Off
Erte .3 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Onyx Brooch
By Erté
Located in Stamford, CT
, Mother of pearl and diamond brooch. Elegance blooms in every detail. 4 round brilliant cut diamonds. The
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Audemars Piguet Bone
Pave Diamond Mother of Pearl 18k WG 1980s
By Audemars Piguet
Located in SYDNEY, AU
recognizable among seasoned collectors.
The pavé diamond dial, accented with iridescent mother of pearl, is
Category
1980s Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
White Gold
Sterling Silver Bracelet Turquoise - Mother of Pearl Old Pawn Navajo
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Pawn Mother of pearl Center with Turquoise insets with a Double wire cuff. Measuring
Category
1960s American Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
John Winston Mother of Pearl
Sterling Carved Eagle Head Belt Buckle, 1993
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisitely and richly relief-carved eagle head in Gold Lip Mother Of Pearl set in Sterling
Category
Late 20th Century American Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mother Of Pearl Game Pieces in Wooden Box in Chinese Style
Located in Greven, DE
Numerous finely engraved mother-of-pearl game pieces in a wooden box in Chinese style.
The game
Category
20th Century Chinoiserie Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Wood
Mid century Handcrafted Chinese Corner Armchair Rosewood
Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning, vintage handcarfed Chinese Rosewood Corner Chairs features intricate mother
of pearl
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Anglo-Japanese Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Wood
$1,440 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1980s Asch Grossbardt Onyx and Mother-of-Pearl 14K Gold Earrings Pierced Ears
By Asch Grossbardt
Located in Miami, FL
Period: 1980s
Origin: USA
Style: Postmodern / Geometric
Materials: Black Onyx, Mother-of-Pearl
Metal: 14K
Category
Late 20th Century American Modernist Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rolex Datejust 6917 White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial Jubilee Band Fluted Bezel
By Rolex
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pre-Owned Rolex 6917 Ladies 26mm Two Tone Datejust Watch, Custom White Mother of Pearl Diamond Dial
Category
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Mother of Pearl
Materials
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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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
- What is Korean mother of pearl?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Korean 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.
- What is a mother of pearl spoon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A 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, 2022Mother 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, 2022Mother 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, 2022Mother 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 ExpertNovember 22, 2024Yes, 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, 2023No, 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, 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.
- 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.
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