Mikimoto is japan s representative jeweler.
Authentic mikimoto pearl necklace clasp identification.
The best way to identify pearls are by using techniques to inspect the look and feel of the pearls.
Freshwater cultured pearl come from the rivers of china.
Authentic vintage mikimoto akoya graduated 3 5mm 8mm cream pink pearl 16 inch choker necklace on silk cord w 18kt white gold bow clasp sickhorse from shop sickhorse.
Mikimoto necklaces and bracelets are also fitted with a signature m charm.
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.
If you have found an antique pearl necklace at a shop or have inherited one it may be difficult to determine the maker.
South sea cultured pearl come from indonesia australia and the philippines.
Conch pearls are from the gulf of mexico and the caribbean.
Make offer mikimoto 18 classic akoya pearl necklace 6x5 5a 18k yellow gold clasp new and 5 350 mikimoto 18k white gold black south sea pearls in motion diamond necklace 3 150 00.
Mikimoto jewelry is identified by the mikimoto trademark showing as the outline of an oyster or the engraving of the mikimoto name.
With pearls that range from 8mm to 4 5mm in diameter on a 22 double strand.
Look at the clasp of the necklace bracelet or earrings for the mikimoto trademark the letter m.
Keep in mind that the value of a pearl necklace is tied to the quality of the pearls and rarely to the maker.
In vintage jewelry it may be difficult to tell if the pearls are real or fake due to age and the fact they were not bought new with certifications.
How do i know that my pearl jewelry is authentic mikimoto.
Platinum diamond double strand pearl necklace by mikimoto.
Plus diamonds on the clasp.
On necklaces and bracelets look on the back of the clasp.
There are however ways to inspect pearls in vintage jewelry without taking them to a jeweler.
In 1893 the founder kokichi mikimoto was the first in the world to successfully culture a pearl.
