Skip to main content

Retro Mikimoto Pearls

to
160
369
10
381
305
211
76
34
24
17
17
346
2
2
2
2
Sort By
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver You will treasure this outstanding
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

1950s Retro Mikimoto Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful 1950s Retro Mikimoto pearl brooch made in sterling silver. The brooch features
Category

1950s American Retro Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

1950s Mikimoto Pearl Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mikimoto Pearl Brooch - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Pearls Features: 7 lustrous white round Pearls 14
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Pearl Sterling Silver Paper Weight in Shell Shape by Mikimoto, 57 Gm
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Mikimoto Pearl on a beutiful unique paper weight by Mikimoto Its in shell shape Weight
Category

1990s Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Pearl and Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Honolulu, HI
Mikimoto Pearl and Blue Sapphire Leaf Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold. This beautiful brooch features 4
Category

Late 20th Century Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

1950s Mikimoto Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl and Yellow Gold Brooch, circa 1950. SPECIFICATIONS: PEARLS: Cultured
Category

1950s Modern Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro 1950s Mikimoto Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
1950s Mikimoto Pearl Yellow Gold Brooch
Free Shipping
W 1.88 in L 1.25 in
Mikimoto Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classy elegant earrings created by Mikimoto in the 1980s. Two finest 15-mm rose pearls shining with
Category

1980s Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Mikimoto Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Mikimoto Pearl Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
Free Shipping
H 0.88 in W 0.75 in D 0.5 in Dm 1 in
Vintage 1970s Mikimoto Pearl Strand Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Circa: 1970 Metal Type: 14K yellow gold Weight: 20.6 grams Length: 17.5 inches Origin: Japan
Category

1970s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Pearl White Gold Pearl Jade Bracelet
By Mikimoto
Located in Dallas, TX
14K White Gold Pearl Jade White Gold Mikimoto Bracelet Clasp is Deco in look with a beautiful piece
Category

1980s Japanese Modern Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Jade, Pearl, White Gold

Vintage 18K White Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Horseshoe Pendant Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage 18K White Gold Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Horseshoe Pendant Necklace. This beautiful
Category

1960s Retro Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7.25 Silver 6.5 - 7 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7.25 Silver 6.5 - 7 mm M355 Please look at the
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Gold 8 mm Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k W Gold 8 mm Certified $11,450 311936 Estate Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl Brooch 7 mm Silver M307 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Black Pearl and Diamonds Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Darnestown, MD
Stunning Mikimoto black South Sea pearl earrings with a surround of pear shaped diamonds. The
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Contemporary Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Platinum

Mikimoto 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
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elegant Mikimoto Brooch Adorned with Akoya Pearls
By Mikimoto
Located in Bloomington, MN
Elegant Mikimoto Brooch Adorned with Akoya Pearls Experience the allure of timeless elegance with
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl

Mikimoto Sixties Mod Pearl-Set Gold Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in Litchfield, CT
pearls HALLMARKS: Maker's hallmark for Mikimoto and 14k STOCK NUMBER: 23047 Jewelry acquired from
Category

1960s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Mikimoto Estate Brooch Pin Sterling Silver M103 This is a Unique Custom
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6.50 mm M372 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5 mm M357 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks 7.45 mm Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Cufflinks 7.45 mm Silver M293 These elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 18k Gold 9.5 mm Certified $126,000 M126000 Estate
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7 mm M289 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5 mm M288 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 7 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 7 mm M331 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.65 mm M280 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Abalone Cufflinks Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Abalone Cufflinks Sterling Silver 5.5 mm 7.24gr M188 TRUSTED SELLER
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7.40 mm M285 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.05 mm M279 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 14k Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 14k Gold 6 mm M273 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto 14k Gold
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7.10 mm M277 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm M337 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Silver
Category

1990s American Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Double Strand Cultured Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Authentic certified Mikimoto double strand cultured pearl diamond necklace. Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tie Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tie Pin Sterling Silver 4.95 mm M275 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.5 mm M270 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s American Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Mens Cufflinks 6 mm Sterling Silver M299 These elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.5 mm M300 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.74 mm M303 This elegant
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.85 mm M302 This elegant
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 8 mm M294 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 18k Gold Certified
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 18k Gold 7.25" 5.1 mm Certified $4,950 210634
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Diamond Cultured Pearl White Gold Link Bracelet
By Mikimoto
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Cultured Pearl Link Bracelet by Mikimoto. With 213 round brilliant cut
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, White Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Ring 7 Silver 7.30 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Ring Size 7 Sterling Silver 7.30 mm M371 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Ring 6.5 Silver 7.80 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Ring 6.5 Silver 7.80 mm M354 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 6.5 mm Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.50 mm M261 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 6.75 mm Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 6.75 mm Sterling Silver M237 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5 mm M342 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Double Strand Bracelet 14k Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Double Strand Bracelet 6.5" 14k Gold 5.5 mm M308 Double
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5.5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5.5 mm M322 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.43 Gr
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 5.43 gr M185 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.65 mm M297 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.5 mm M296 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Diamond Large Tahitian Pearl Platinum Flower Brooch Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Holland, PA
Platinum Diamond and Large Tahitian Pearl Flower Pin Brooch by Mikimoto. With 60 Round brilliant
Category

1980s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.89 Gr
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6 mm 4.89 gr M186 This elegant Authentic
Category

1990s American Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.56 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5.56 Grams M199 This elegant
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Modernist 14k Gold & Akoya Pearl Brooch or Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Japanese Modern gold & pearl brooch. By Mikimoto. In 14k gold. Set with 8 round white
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modernist Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Modernist 14k Gold & Akoya Pearl Brooch or Pin
Mikimoto Modernist 14k Gold & Akoya Pearl Brooch or Pin
Free Shipping
H 1.07 in W 1.86 in D 0.67 in
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 5.60 mm 4.6 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 5.60 mm 4.6 Grams M351 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s American Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl

Mikimoto Baroque Pearl Tension Set 18k White Gold Ring
By Mikimoto
Located in MIAMI, FL
Beautiful design seen on this elegant Mikimoto ring. The highlight of the ring is one white baroque
Category

1990s French Contemporary Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6 mm 9.5 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 6 mm 9.5 Grams M367 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm 6.7 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Silver 5.50 mm 6.7 Grams M362 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category

1990s Japanese Retro Mikimoto Pearls

Materials

Pearl, Silver

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Retro Mikimoto Pearls", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Retro Mikimoto Pearls For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of retro mikimoto pearls for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Silver, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century, has proven very popular over the years. There are many different pieces in our collection of retro mikimoto pearls to choose from, but Modern and Contemporary retro mikimoto pearls are of considerable interest. A selection of round cut, bead and brilliant cut can be found today on these pages. Most of our retro mikimoto pearls for sale are for women, but there are 84 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Retro Mikimoto Pearls?

On average, retro mikimoto pearls at 1stDibs sell for $985, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $375,906 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Questions About Mikimoto
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    How much a Mikimoto pearl necklace is worth will depend on the size of the strand, the number of pearls used and the design. It could range from $920 to $21,000, with a wide variety of price points in between. From pendant and choker to multi-strand and rope versions, find Mikimoto pearl necklaces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    No, not all Mikimoto pearls are Akoya. Mikimoto also uses Black South Sea cultured pearls, White South Sea cultured pearls, Golden South Sea cultured pearls, and Conch pearls to create their jewelry. Shop Mikimoto Akoya pearl jewelry on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Mikimoto pearls are Akoya, meaning they come from Akoya oysters. The brand largely pioneered the production of cultured pearls, which are genuine pearls developed with human assistance. Mikimoto creates Akoya pearl necklaces, pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings and brooches. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Mikimoto pearl jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, Mikimoto pearls tend to at least hold their value over time. In some cases, the value of the brand's pearl jewelry increases over time due to demand and the effects of inflation. Keep in mind that the value of any piece of jewelry depends on its condition. Properly storing and caring for your pieces can help to ensure that they retain their value for years to come. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Mikimoto pearl jewelry.