Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Clasp Identification

Mikimoto pearl necklace 18k gold clasp 6 6 1 2 mm grade a plus cultured pearls 30 inches purchased from shreve co.

Mikimoto pearl necklace clasp identification.

Vintage mikimoto pearl necklace sterling silver clasp 16 long single strand cultured pearl 5 5 mm to 6 mm cream pink wedding bridal jewelry prairievintagefinds 5 out of 5 stars 358 1 600 00 free shipping favorite add to see similar items more like this. If you look at the necklace for small details however these may give you a clue as to the necklace s designer. Mikimoto jewelry is identified by the mikimoto trademark showing as the outline of an oyster or the engraving of the mikimoto name. Keep in mind that the value of a pearl necklace is tied to the quality of the pearls and rarely to the maker.

Mikimoto golden south sea pearl yellow gold 16 strand necklace with diamond ball clasp 9 1 11 7mm a 32 000 00 mikimoto akoya pearls 5 5mm tincup 16 necklace. Often oval shaped the long hook was inserted and locked into place. A gorgeous mikimoto akoya cultured pearl single strand necklace set with a diamond clasp in 18 karat white gold. The hook clasp also called shepherd s hook was very popular in the 1950s and 1960s when chunky multi strand bead necklaces and sparkling.

In 1893 the founder kokichi mikimoto was the first in the world to successfully culture a pearl. The strand is composed of 43 akoya cultured pearls which all have an incredibly high lustre and significant size ranging from 9 1 mm to 9 4 mm. Plus diamonds on the clasp. Inheriting the founder s vision of adorning all women in the world with pearls mikimoto has been dedicated to the cultivation of beauty for more than a century.

Platinum diamond double strand pearl necklace by mikimoto. The hook and box clasp also called fish hook clasp was commonly used on pearl necklaces or necklaces with gemstone beads. With pearls that range from 8mm to 4 5mm in diameter on a 22 double strand. 5 out of 5 stars 96 96 reviews 3 500 00.

From shop socaljewelbox. Mikimoto necklaces and bracelets are also fitted with a signature m charm. On necklaces and bracelets look on the back of the clasp. Antique vintage mikimoto pearl necklace strand genuine early c 1930 s 20 inch.