Mikimoto Pearl Clip On Earrings
Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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2010s American Drop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
1990s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s American Clip-on Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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Diamond, Black Diamond, Sterling Silver
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Palladium
1990s British Retro Dome Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Vintage 1980s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
1990s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, White Gold
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Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Japanese Stud Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Japanese Drop Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Yellow Gold
20th Century Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
1990s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
1990s Japanese Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Edwardian Clip-on Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Japanese Retro Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Silver
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Yellow Gold
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Pearl, 14k Gold
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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.
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Finding the Right clip-on-earrings for You
Crafted to match every color palette, mood or whim, a luxurious pair of vintage clip-on earrings, like any pair of earrings, goes a long way toward completing a look and contributing to the rich form of self-expression that is accessorizing with your favorite jewelry.
Everyone loves a glamorous pair of earrings, but not everyone wants their ears pierced. That’s where a dazzling pair of clip-ons comes in.
Wearing earrings goes back thousands of years, but ear piercing didn’t really become popular in the United States until the 1950s and ’60s. Over the years, jewelry designers have endeavored to create all kinds of clip-on earrings to provide jewelry lovers with a way to express themselves by wearing their favorite adornments without having to undergo the piercing process.
Whether it’s the extravagant diamond clip-on drop earrings or chandelier earrings that flappers donned during Art Deco’s heyday — short hair was in style during the era, so women favored big, bold earrings — or if subdued pearl earrings, platinum earrings (a particularly versatile choice) or a contemporary variety is your thing, clip-on earrings have been made in all kinds of styles over the years.
Clip-on earrings continue to be a comfortable alternative to the traditional iteration, and these accessories are as stylish and adaptable to both casual and formal wear as they’ve ever been.
Explore a vast range of vintage clip-on earrings on 1stDibs now, and find the perfect pair for any ensemble. Our collection includes striking clip-on earrings by David Webb, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and others.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021How 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.
- Are Mikimoto pearls Akoya?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021No, 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2022Yes, 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.