Mikimoto Graduated Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in London, GB
Slightly Graduated Baroque Pearl Necklace With 18ct White Gold Clasp by Mikimoto.
Category
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Materials
Pearl, White Gold
Mikimoto Graduated Pearls
Mikimoto Pendant. 18k Gold Mikimoto Triangle Pyramid graduated Pearl Necklace.
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
An amazing addition to your collection. Very rare 18k Yellow Gold MIKIMOTO Pearl Pyramid Pendant Pendant is 18k Mikimoto Hallmarked appropriately. Chain is 18k Mikimoto Details: 16...
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Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Graduated Necklace with Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Mikimoto cultured Akoya pearl necklace, designed as a single strand of white pearls finished with a sterling silver clasp. The clasp features the Mikimoto “M” inside a shell maker’s ...
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Materials
Pearl, Silver
Vintage Antique Mikimoto Pearl Graduated Necklace with Original Box
By Mikimoto
Located in beverly hills, CA
Presenting an exquisite mid-20th century Mikimoto Pearl necklace, circa 1950, in its original box. The necklace features a single strand of Japanese Akoya cultured pearls, numbering ...
Category
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Materials
Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto 18K White Gold Graduated South Sea Pearl Strand Diamond Necklace
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
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 creation by Mikimoto, this necklace is a special-order piece showcasing the brand’s ma...
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Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Graduated Strand Necklace G90118V1W
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
This 18” Graduated Akoya cultured pearl strand features 9x7mm Akoya cultured pearls with a Mikimoto signature clasp in 18K white gold.
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Mikimoto, Midcentury, 14 Karat Graduated Pearl Leaf Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Mid Century, Solid 14 karat yellow gold Mikimoto Pearl Brooch or Pin from Circa 1960's styled leaf design.
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Materials
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Mikimoto Graduated A1 Double-Strand 18 Karat White Gold G85820D1WSPEC
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
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Mikimoto Cultured Pearl, Silver Necklace and Earrings Suite
Located in Pleasant Hill, CA
Including one necklace, composed of (97), graduated, lustrous, cultured Mikimoto pearls, ranging from 7.10 mm to 3.40 mm, completed by a silver Mikimoto fish hook clasp, forming a 17...
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Materials
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1950s Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Hicksville, NY
Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Necklace from 1950s Timeless and Classic Piece Mikimoto Hallmarked Stamped on the Clasp Top of Clasp features an accent Pearl for that extra flair Standa...
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Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in London, GB
A Mikimoto graduated pearl yellow gold necklace, circa 1980 Designed as a single graduated cultured Akoya pearl strand of 18 inches in length.
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Mikimoto Black South Sea Graduated Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Authentic Ladies Mikimoto 18k White Gold & Black South Sea Graduated Pearl Necklace.
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Materials
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Mikimoto Cultured Graduated Akoya Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
9k White Gold Vintage Cultured Akoya Graduated Pearl Diamond Necklace by Mikimoto. With 36 Total AKOYA pearls from 10mm - 8.5mm in diameter on a 14" Strand + 6 round diamonds on th...
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Mikimoto Vintage Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto Vintage Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp Metal: Sterling silver 925 Pearls: Graduated cultured pearls 3.5 - 7mm, white, medium luster Length: 17 inch...
Category
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Materials
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Mikimoto Sterling Silver Pearl Graduated Beaded Strand Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
This refined beaded necklace is meticulously crafted with lustrous white pearls. The necklace is strung with uniform pearls, each exuding a soft, natural sheen. The clasp is made of ...
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Materials
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Vintage Mikimoto Platinum Diamond Graduated Pearl Double Strand Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Double Strand Pearl Necklace by Mikimoto. With pearls that range from 8mm to 4.5mm in diameter on a 22" double strand. Plus diamonds on the clasp. Details: Length...
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Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Graduated Necklace 20" Silver 7.63-3.50 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Graduated Necklace 20" Silver 7.63-3.50 mm M364 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto necklace is made of Saltwater Akoya Cultured Pearls and sterling silver a...
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Mikimoto Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl Necklace, 18 Karat Graduated Double Strand
By Mikimoto
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mikimoto Metal Content: Guaranteed 18k Gold as stamped Stone Information: Akoya Pearls Diameter Range: 3mm - 7.3mm Style: Graduated Double Strand Measurements: length 1...
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Mikimoto Tahitian South Sea Pearl Graduated Necklace – 8.5 to 11.5mm, 16 Inches
By Mikimoto
Located in Bethesda, MD
This is a timeless piece that blends understated luxury with sophisticated elegance, perfect for both collectors and those seeking a signature heirloom Condition: Excellent Pearl Typ...
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Materials
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Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Graduated Pearl Strand Necklace in 18 Karat White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in San Diego, CA
MIKIMOTO Style: 32" Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace Metal: 18KT White Gold Size: Graduating Pearl Size 6.5 - 8 MM Length: 32 Inches Hallmark: Mikimoto signature M & 750 In...
Category
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Materials
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Vintage Mikimoto Double Strand Graduated Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This refined double-strand necklace is meticulously crafted with lustrous pearls. The necklace features a classic design with uniform pearls, each exhibiting a soft, creamy hue. The ...
Category
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Materials
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1930s Mikimoto Necklace with Graduating Pearls
By Mikimoto
Located in Hicksville, NY
Necklace Details: Metal Type: Sterling Silver Size: 17 inches Weight: 20.1 g Mikimoto Necklace with Graduating Pearls Quality is Amazing!
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Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
Each of Mikimoto's cultured pearl strands are a work of art born from the mystery of the sea. Creation of these strands requires incredible skill, judgment and craftsmanship. The jou...
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Mikimoto Graduating Akoya Pearl and Diamond Cluster Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
These earrings from Mikimoto feature six graduating Akoya pearls measuring 3.25mm, 3.75mm and 4.25mm accented by scattered round diamonds. set in 18 karat white gold.
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Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Sterling Silver Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Mikimoto Akoya pearl necklace featuring a classic graduated strand of luminous cultured pearls.
Category
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Graduated Strand Necklace Silver with Box
By Mikimoto
Located in Greensboro, NC
Brand: Mikimoto Metal Content: Silver Stone Information: Genuine Akoya Pearls Diameter Range: 3.9mm - 8.3mm Measurements: Length: 17 1/2" Front Width: 11/32" (8.3mm) Back Width:...
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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Graduated Necklace 1930s
By Mikimoto
Located in Towson, MD
This refined 1930s Mikimoto graduated cultured pearl necklace measures 18.5 inches in length and features luminous graduated cultured pearls measuring approximately 2.5–5.5 mm, prize...
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Materials
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp with original Box & Papers Metal: Sterling Silver Weight: 13.64 grams Pearls: 3.5mm - 7.2mm white in color...
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Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
With graduated round white pearls on hand knotted silk.
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20th Century Japanese Edwardian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Diamond Ring Vintage 18 Karat Gold Graduated Akoya
By Mikimoto
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Mikimoto cultured pearl & diamond crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. 10 cultured Akoya pearls graduate in size from 3.5mm to 6mm.
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Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 gold Weight: 14.18 grams Pearls: 3.7 - 7.5mm round cultured Akoya white pearls with c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Beaded Necklaces
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Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Mikimoto, Cultured Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic pearl and diamond necklace by the renowned Mikimoto.
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
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Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Authentic classic Mikimoto pearl necklace featuring Akoya cultured pearls measuring 4 mm to 7 mm. The signature 'M' charm hangs near to necklace clasp. The clasp is crafted in 18 kar...
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21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
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Mikimoto Graduated Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful Mikimoto necklace, featuring 10.5mm to 12.2mm graduated Tahitian pearls, set with 18k gold and diamond clasp.
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Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
Vintage Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand Mikimoto are world renowned for their pearl quality and standards.
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20th Century Japanese Retro Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Tahitian Pearl Bracelet
By Mikimoto
Located in Vail, CO
Mikimoto graduated Tahitian pearl bracelet, the pearls ranging from 11mm to 13.6mm in diameter, with a round 18k white gold clasp accented by a single small round diamond, signed Mik...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Beaded Bracelets
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Black Pearl, White Gold
Strand of Graduated Mikimoto Cultured Pearls with Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Yardley, PA
High luster, creamy white cultured pearls circa 1950's graduate from 3 millimeters to 7 millimeters. Silver clasp is set with one 3.66 millimeter cultured pearl. Surface of pearls is...
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Mikimoto Graduated Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of mikimoto graduated pearls. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and silver. Find a collection of 10 vintage versions or 6 modern creations for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of mikimoto graduated pearls to choose from, but modern and Art Deco mikimoto graduated pearls are of considerable interest. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Mikimoto and Cartier produced popular versions that are worth a look. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 11 pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. There are many round cut, bead and cabochon mikimoto graduated pearls for sale. Most of our mikimoto graduated pearls for sale are for women, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are Mikimoto Graduated Pearls?
Prices for mikimoto graduated pearls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $500 and can go as high as $98,000, while mikimoto graduated pearls, on average, fetch $7,200.
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.
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.
Finding the Right Necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
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