Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Wreath Brooch 1.75" Silver 5 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Wreath Brooch 1.75" Silver 5 mm M329 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
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Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7.52 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 7.07 mm 7.52 Grams M193 This elegant
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch, 7.6 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Sterling Silver Leaf Brooch 7 mm 7.6 Grams M217 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5.58 mm 3.7g
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 5.58 mm 3.7g M247 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 9.13 Gr
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate AKoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 9.13 gr M192 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 4.4 Gr
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.5mm 4.4 gr M187 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 10.3g
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 10.3g M243 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.66 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.52 mm 5.66 Grams M194 This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, 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 Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Silver 3.5 mm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Silver 3.5 mm TIF490 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Estate Japanese White Akoya Pearl Circle Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brooch with good quality white round Japanese Akoya pearls. Handmade in 14k yellow gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 14k Yellow Gold 5.57 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin 14k Yellow Gold 5.57 mm M423 This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.50 mm M422
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.50 mm M422 This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.54-5.16 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5.54-5.16 mm M434 This elegant
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Earrings + Brooch Pin Set 14k Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Leaf Earrings + Brooch Pin Set 14k Y Gold 6.5 mm M295 With Original
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl XL Spray Brooch Sterling Silver 7.62 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl XL Spray Brooch Sterling Silver 7.62 mm M265 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 5.2 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.60 mm 5.2 Grams M257 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tree of Life Brooch Pin 14k Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Tree of Life Brooch Pin 14k Gold 5.4mm M189 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5 Grams M240 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5 Grams
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Sterling Silver 6.5 mm 5 g M241 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5-7 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 5-7 mm M323 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto
Category
1990s American Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Mings Flower and Leaf Akoya Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 7.3 Grams Brooch
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Carnelian and Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Ming's orange carnelian & white Akoya Pearl flower brooch. The brooch features a floral
Category
Mid-20th Century American Baroque Brooches
Materials
Carnelian, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch 1.50 x 1.25" Silver 7 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Flower Brooch 1.50 x 1.25" Silver 7 mm M353 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Vintage Mikimoto Six Saltwater Akoya Pearl 14K White Gold 1.5 Inch Brooch
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Vintage Mikimoto Six Saltwater Akoya Pearl 14K White Gold 1.5 Inch Brooch: Elevate
Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Tree of Life Brooch Pin
By Mikimoto
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mikimoto 14 Karat Yellow Gold Akoya Cultured Pearl Tree of Life Brooch Pin Metal: 14k yellow gold
Category
1990s Japanese Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch Pin Sterling Silver 6.6 mm 5.43 Grams
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 Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Alishan 18K Gold Spider Brooch with Tahitian & Akoya Pearls with Diamond Accent
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This dramatic, naturalistic spider brooch was made by Alishan Halebian, a California-based, Armenia
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming's Hawaii Red Coral and Akoya Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Large Flower Brooch
Located in Honolulu, HI
Gorgeous Ming's red Coral & white Akoya Pearl flower brooch. The brooch features a large flower
Category
Vintage 1960s American Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Coral, Pearl, 14k Gold
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 1.5 x 1" 14k Y Gold 6.60-5.50 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 1.5 x 1" 14k Y Gold 6.60-5.50 mm M370 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Akoya Pearls 14 Karat Gold Pin
Sold|$450
Akoya Pearls 14 Karat Gold Pin
Located in New York, NY
4mm Akoya Pearls pin. inner opening measures 21mm Overall diameter 27 mm 14 karat yellow gold 5
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4mm Natural Japanese Akoya Pearl Peace Circle Pin 14kt gold 24mm 12551
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
circle of life peace pin 4mm pearls Japanese akoya species 24mm diameter 14kt yellow gold 4 grams
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mikimoto Flower Pendant with Akoya White Pearl and 1.55 Carat in Diamonds
By Mikimoto
Located in Houston, TX
Custom MIKIMOTO flower pendant with an 11mm AKOYA white pearl in the center. Set with 1.55 carat
Category
2010s American Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
14 Karat Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin
Sold|$2,150
14 Karat Diamond Pearl Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Desert, CA
corn with six 7mm Akoya pearls with good luster. Brooch has a gold weight of 17.2 grams.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Still Life 3D Orchid Brooch 18 Karat
Sold|$1,400
Still Life 3D Orchid Brooch 18 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Pearl Orchid Gold Brooch 4.5mm Japanese Akoya pearl 18kt yellow gold 19.6 grams Measurement: 2
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mings Jade Leaf and Pearl Brooch in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
: Jade and akoya pearls Brooch Measurements: 2.5" x 1.50" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Condition: Preowned
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Modern Brooches
Materials
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pearl & Diamond Brooch Shaped like an Iris. Incredible Quality.
Located in Northampton, MA
Keshi Akoya pearls. Turn the brooch over and admire the exquisite workmanship of the 18K yellow gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 2.5" Sterling Silver 5.50 mm
By Mikimoto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Brooch 2.5" Sterling Silver 5.50 mm M390 This elegant Authentic
Category
1990s Japanese Cufflinks
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Diamond Akoya Pearl Brooch Necklace 14 Karat Gold Pendant Italy Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Diamond Brooch Necklace 14k Gold Italy Certified $5,995 814583 This is a
Category
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mikimoto Akoya Brooch 18 Karat White Gold with Diamonds and Pearl
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
: 2.75", Width: 2.75" Designer: Mikimoto Model: Akoya Brooch 18K White Gold with Diamonds and Pearl
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Materials
White Gold
Vintage Akoya Pearl Brooch with Jade Accents 14 Karat Yellow Gold 11.5 Grams
Located in Daytona Beach, FL
16 Akoya pearls with very high luster and no blemishing measure approximately 6 to 6 1/2
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pin Set with 17 Akoya Pearls
Located in Dallas, TX
and VS clarity. The stunning Akoya pearls measure 5-7 mm. This brooch is tastefully elegant.
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Pearl Rubies and Turquoise French Bird Brooch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very charming Bird brooch. The head is made with a beautiful akoya pearl. The brooch is made of
Category
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise
Cartier Aldo Cipullo Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Brooch
By Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
This is an exquisite and rare Cartier 18k yellow gold and platinum Akoya cultured pearl and diamond
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Exquisite Aldo Cipullo for Cartier Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Aldo Cipullo for Cartier
Located in Houston, TX
18k, Platinum, Diamond and Akoya Cultured Pearl Brooch Signed Aldo Cipullo, Cartier
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Kian Design Yellow Gold Japanese Akoya Pearl and Diamond Brooch
By Kian Design
Located in South Perth, AU
Brooch This unique 9 carat pendant features a beautiful Akoya Pearl. This pendant accommodated
Category
2010s Australian Art Deco Brooches
Materials
White Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
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Akoya Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact akoya brooch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver. Find an antique version now, or shop for 65 vintage or 21 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a akoya brooch may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic akoya brooch over the years, but those made by Mikimoto, Okura Coral and SHIHARA are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also bead cut and antique cushion cut cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a akoya brooch, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.
How Much is a Akoya Brooch?
The price for a akoya brooch starts at $144 and tops out at $15,999 with these brooches, on average, selling for $720.
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 Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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