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Pearl Choker Mikimoto

Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in La Jolla, CA
Mikimoto Tanzanite, Diamond & Pearl Choker Necklace in 18k White Gold Pearl and Tanzanite Choker
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Tanzanite, White Gold, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace U60120K
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Clasp. This 20 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three-Piece Set UN70118VS1W3
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three Piece Set with 18K White Gold Clasp. This 18 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Vintage Antique Mikimoto Pearl Graduated Necklace with Original Box
By Mikimoto
Located in beverly hills, CA
Presenting an exquisite mid-20th century Mikimoto Pearl necklace, circa 1950, in its original box
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Mid-20th Century Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Diamond Double Strand 8mm Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Double Strand 8mm Cultured Pearl Necklace by Mikimoto. The Authentic
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1990s Japanese Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Silver South Sea Pearl Graduated Necklace – 8.5mm to 11.5mm, 16 Inches
By Mikimoto
Located in Bethesda, MD
clasp, stamped with Mikimoto's signature hallmark. The pearls exhibit a cool silver overtone with
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2010s Japanese Choker Necklaces

Materials

South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold

Recent Sales

Mikimoto Cultured Akoya Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Westfield, NJ
Single strand of fifty-two cream colored quality grade A pearls with good luster, measuring 6.0
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

MIKIMOTO Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet
By Mikimoto
Located in NY, NY
MIKIMOTO Pearl and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet
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Japanese Choker Necklaces

Vintage Mikimoto Three-Strand Pearl Coral Yellow Gold Bead Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
14k Yellow Gold Triple Stand Coral Pearl Bead Vintage Necklace by Mikimoto. With 2 stands of pearls
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20th Century Japanese Choker Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Diamond Akoya Cultured Pearl Platinum Pendant White Gold Chain Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Diamond Akoya Cultured Pearl Pendant and White Gold Chain Necklace by Mikimoto. With
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20th Century Japanese Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mikimoto Diamond Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl Strand White Gold Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Tahitian Black South Sea Pearl Necklace by Mikimoto. With 14 Round
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20th Century Japanese Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold

MIKIMOTO Akoya Fine Cultured Pearl Strand with M Tag Gold Clasp Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Fine MIKIMOTO Akoya 6.8mm Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace held by a 18K yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Five Strand Pearl Diamond White Gold Choker Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond 5 Strand Pearl Necklace by Mikimoto. With 700 total 5 mm A quality or
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1990s Japanese Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Akoya Pearls Drop Pendant Choker
By Mikimoto
Located in Southampton, PA
This fascinating necklace by Mikimoto is an item of prestigious quality and refined aesthetic style
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three-Piece Set UN70118VS1W3
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three Piece Set with 18K White Gold Clasp. This 18 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl

Caroline Herrera for Mikimoto Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
By Mikimoto
Located in Berlin, DE
, 19 carats colored diamonds and 18 large baroque pearls with exceptional luster. It is very
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Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace U651201K
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Clasp. This 20 inch Akoya cultured
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace U551201K
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Clasp. This 20 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace U601201K
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Clasp. This 20 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace U651201K
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold Clasp. This 20 inch Akoya cultured
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Mikimoto Pearl Necklace 1926 World's Fair Edition Diamond Clasp Original
By Mikimoto
Located in Southbury, CT
This important Mikimoto cultured Akoya pearl necklace was acquired by its previous owner at the
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Vintage 1920s Asian Art Deco Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three-Piece Set UN70118VS1W3
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three Piece Set with 18K White Gold Clasp. This 18 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three-Piece Set UN70118VS1W3
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three Piece Set with 18K White Gold Clasp. This 18 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three-Piece Set UN70118VS1W3
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three Piece Set with 18K White Gold Clasp. This 18 inch Akoya
Category

2010s Choker Necklaces

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three-Piece Set UN70118VS1W3
By Mikimoto
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Three Piece Set with 18K White Gold Clasp. This 18 inch Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

Mikimoto Pearl Necklace/Choker, Wave Design with Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in London, GB
South Sea cultured pearl and diamond necklace by Mikimoto The flowing design of this adjustable
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1990s Japanese Retro Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto, Diamond Collar Necklace, 6.61 cts, AA Pearls, Platinum
By Mikimoto
Located in New York, NY
. There are 4 rows of 7mm AA Mikimoto pearls.
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Tiffany & Co. Vintage 3.30 Carat Round Diamond 18k Necklace 90s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
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Pearl Choker Mikimoto For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate pearl choker mikimoto for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 22 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a pearl choker mikimoto from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A pearl choker mikimoto can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 8 Pearl versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a pearl choker mikimoto, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Pearl Choker Mikimoto?

The price for a pearl choker mikimoto starts at $1,930 and tops out at $472,830 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $4,137.

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Mikimoto
  • 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 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 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.