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.
Pearl, Silver
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Men's Tie Clasp Silver 7 mm 5.3 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Men's Tie Clasp Silver 7 mm 5.3 Grams M242 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl tie bar is made of sterling silver and has 1 Akoya Cultured...
Pearl, Silver
Vintage Mikimoto 3 Strand 6.5-7mm Pearl Bracelet w/ 14k Gold Engraved Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (69) Genuine Culture Pearls - Round Bead Shape - White Color -Top Quality -6.5-7mm each (approx.) (1) Genuine Culture Pearl - Round - White Color - 4.6mm On Clasp (appr...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
The journey begins with a rigorous selection process, culling the very best quality pearls. This 18” Akoya cultured pearl strand features 7 mm Akoya cultured pearls with a Mikimoto s...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Authentic Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7" Silver Clasp 6 mm M304 Please look at the video attached for this item.
Pearl, Silver
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...
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand Necklace & 18K Gold Blue Enamel Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: String w/ Solid 18k White Gold Clasp Weight: 42.33 Grams Type: Cultured Pearl Strand Length: 17.5 Inches (wearable length) Clasp: Fancy Blue Enamel Open Work Hook & Push Cl...
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Mikimoto Three-Strand Nesting Pearls with a Diamond Yellow Gold Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
Mikimoto three strand nesting pearls with a diamond and 18k yellow gold clasp.
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
Sold
Dm 0.39 in L 0.9 in
Mikimoto Blue Lagoon Tie Tack 10mm Black Cultured Pearl Pin Clasp Men's Jewelry
By Mikimoto
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish pre-owned Mikimoto Blue Lagoon black cultured pearl tie tack crafted in 14k white gold.
Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K MIKIMOTO Yellow Gold Pearl Bracelet with Ribbon Clasp
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Metal Type: Clasp is 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.6 grams (All Items Total) Stone Details: Type: Pearl Measurement: mm Bracelet Lengt...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Pearl 18 Karat Gold Clasp Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Miami, FL
Incorporating a beautiful filigree detailed clasp crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold mikimoto clasp, set with one centered 4mm in diameter pearl.
Oriental Pearl
Mikimoto Authentic Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7" Silver Clasp 6 mm M306 Please look at the video attached for this item.
Pearl, 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...
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 31" 7 mm Silver Clasp Estate
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 31" 7 mm Silver Clasp Estate M449 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl necklace is made of Japanese Akoya pearls with a sterlin...
Pearl, Silver
Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine vintage Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl strand necklace with a sterling silver clasp.
Cultured Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Very Fine and Very Rare Akoya 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasps
By Mikimoto
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Owning this four-strand Mikimoto Akoya pearl necklace with diamond clasps would be owning a timeless symbol of luxury and elegance, destined to be cherished for generations to come.
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
The journey begins with a rigorous selection process, culling the very best quality pearls. This 18” Akoya cultured pearl strand features 9 to 7 mm Akoya cultured pearls with a Mikim...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace with Accent Diamond Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Dallas, TX
18 karat yellow gold clasp, 7.00 mm - 7.50 mm pearls. accent diamond clasp.
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
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.
Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Brocade Evening Bag with Gold and Pearl Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Brocade Mikimoto evening bag with pearl and gold clasp. Only the highest quality pearls are sold under the Mikimoto name.
Vintage Mikimoto Pearl Long Strand with Silver Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in St. Louis Park, MN
This vintage Mikimoto strand features Pearls 6.5mm in size which have a beautifully, fine luster.
Pearl, Silver
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...
Cultured Pearl, Silver
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Strand Princess with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
The quality appears to be Mikimoto A1. One extra small pearl is set in the signature Mikimoto clasp.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Strand of Akoya Mikimoto Pearls
By Mikimoto
Located in St.amford, CT
22.00 Inch long strand of 5 by 5.5 Millimeters Mikimoto pearls with 18 karat gold Mikimoto clasp.
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Pearls 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Located in Dallas, TX
Luxurious, beautiful, and graceful, this strand of 62 Mikimoto Pearls measuring 8 - 8.5 mm are clasped together with an elegant 18 karat yellow gold clasp.
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$190Sale Price|50% Off
W 0.34 in D 0.19 in L 6.5 in
Silvorra Sterling Silver Tennis Bracelet with Pink & White Pear Shaped CZ Stones
Located in New York, NY
This elegant tennis bracelet is crafted from 925 sterling silver and showcases sparkling pear-shaped cubic zirconia stones in soft pink and classic white hues. Featuring alternating ...
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
Earring Blue Topaz 18 Carat Yellow Gold
Located in Vannes, FR
Earring Blue Topaz 18 Carat Yellow Gold This earring yellow gold 18 carat features a brilliant-cut Blue Topaz stone, 1.4 cm in diameter. Its color is deep and brilliant. The stone i...
Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
$13,125
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
2.56 Carat Diamond Tear Drop South Sea Cultured Pearl Platinum Dangle Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the epitome of elegance with our tear drop South Sea cultured Pearl Diamond platinum dangle earrings. Each earring features a luminous teardrop-shaped pearl, renowned for ...
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Platinum
$3,825Sale Price|25% Off
Dm 0.26 in
18kt Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Set, 32" Necklace & 9.25" Bracelet, 6.6mm, Box
By Mikimoto
Located in San Diego, CA
18kt Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Set, 32-inch pearl Necklace & 9.25-inch pearl Bracelet, 6.6mm pearls, with original box. Gorgeous 18kt gold Mikimoto pearl necklace and pearl brac...
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Hand-Crafted 14K Yellow Gold Green Amethyst Color Stone Earrings
By I. Reiss
Located in Great Neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Hand-Crafted Dangling Color Stone Earrings, Set with a 10mm Cushion-Cut Semi-Precious Green Amethyst Color Stone, and Accented with 0.04 Carats of Bezel Set Diam...
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,195
Size: Small - Medium
1970s Vintage Yellow Cotton Voile + Lace Off - Shoulder Peasant Boho Maxi Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Breathtakingly beautiful 70s pale yellow soft cotton voile and lace maxi dress! Features an incredible amount of craftsmanship, with heavy attention to detail. Gives off just the rig...
18ct White Gold Natural Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Brisbane, AU
18ct white gold classic tennis bracelet Can be ordered in 18ct yellow / 18ct white or rose gold illusion set** ( stones are set surrounded by bright cut gold to make them appear bi...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Japanese Round Pearl Rope Necklace White Gold Clasp
By Mikimoto
Located in Lisbon, PT
Mikimoto Akoya Japanese round pearl rope necklace with a white gold clasp. Elegant and timeless, this single-strand Akoya pearl rope necklace by Mikimoto is composed of 170 meticulou...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$2,080
W 0.26 in L 17.01 in
Mikimoto Necklace. Vintage 18k Gold Mikimoto Pearl Double Strand Necklace.
By Mikimoto
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Genuine MIKIMOTO Multi-strand Necklace Two strands with graduating pearls. 18k white Gold Clasp MIKIMOTO hallmarked accordingly Details: 17in length 30.9grams total 3.5mm to 7.5m...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.29 in D 0.16 in L 1.5 in
Silvorra Handcrafted Amethyst Vine Motif Dangle Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
These handcrafted 925 sterling silver dangle earrings feature a graceful vine motif adorned with 20 natural amethyst gemstones in mixed shapes. The amethysts range in size from 6 x 7...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
77.20 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in silver over gold with 46 Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of 77.20 carats; the center Diamond weighing 5.77 carats. 18 3/4 inches long
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Art Deco 3.60 Ct Diamond Natural Pearl Rare Bangle 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco bangle is 1925 circa Marvellous timeless design in a combination of natural cultured sea Pearl & Diamond for a sensual visual effect Totally hand crafte...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Burma Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Bulgari "Toi et Moi" ring, meaning "you and me" in French, displays both the finest gemstones and the exceptional craftsmanship of the renowned jeweler. The bypass rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Boucheron 57.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamonds Bracelet
By Boucheron
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 75 graduating Round Brilliant cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 31.00 carats with the largest weighing approximately 1.25 carat and the s...
Diamond, Platinum
$9,100Sale Price / item|20% Off
L 7 in
East-West Emerald Cut Diamond Tennis Bracelet in 14K White Gold, 6.01 Carats
By ADA Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Sleek, elegant, and contemporary, this East-West emerald cut diamond tennis bracelet offers a refined twist on a classic silhouette. Crafted in polished 14K white gold, the bracelet ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
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 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.