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Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

MIKIMOTO 18k Gold Pearl Station Necklace. 6mm Pearls Necklace
MIKIMOTO 18k Gold Pearl Station Necklace. 6mm Pearls Necklace

MIKIMOTO 18k Gold Pearl Station Necklace. 6mm Pearls Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Privileged to sell this beautiful piece. MIKIMOTO Authentic strand. Pearl Station Necklace Details Single strand 16inch Saltwater Akoya pearls high quality 6mm range 18k Yellow g...

Category

1990s Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MIKIMOTO 14k White Gold Pearl Necklace. 7mm Pearls Chocker Necklace.
MIKIMOTO 14k White Gold Pearl Necklace. 7mm Pearls Chocker Necklace.

MIKIMOTO 14k White Gold Pearl Necklace. 7mm Pearls Chocker Necklace.

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Privileged to sell this beautiful piece. Shows no wear. MIKIMOTO Authentic strand. Details Single strand 15.5inch Saltwater Cultured Akoya pearls high quality AA+ 7mm range 14k Whit...

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Gold Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mikimoto clasp has been lightly polished and the necklace was restrung by Mikimoto to give it a fresh look for many more years of use.

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace Suite Diamond Pendant & Earrings, 18K Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace Suite Diamond Pendant & Earrings, 18K Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace Suite Diamond Pendant & Earrings, 18K Gold

By Mikimoto

Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire

The strand is finished with a classic 18 carat gold Mikimoto clasp, signed with the maker’s mark and stamped ‘750’.

Category

1990s Japanese Retro Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 10 mm Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mikimoto clasp has been lightly polished and the necklace was restrung by Mikimoto to give it a fresh look for many more years of use.

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Graduated Necklace with Silver Clasp
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Graduated Necklace with Silver Clasp

Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Graduated Necklace with Silver Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Mikimoto cultured Akoya pearl necklace, designed as a single strand of white pearls finished with a sterling silver clasp.

Category

1960s Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp
Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp

Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Necklace with Sterling Silver Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Chicago, IL

The necklace measures a versatile 18 inches in length and is secured by an ornate, vintage-style sterling silver safety clasp. This piece is presented in its original, authentic Miki...

Category

1950s Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Men's Tie Clasp Silver 7 mm 5.3 Grams
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Men's Tie Clasp Silver 7 mm 5.3 Grams

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Men's Tie Clasp Silver 7 mm 5.3 Grams

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Men's Tie Clasp Silver 7 mm 5.3 Grams M242 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl tie bar is made of sterling silver and has 1 Akoya Cultured...

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Vintage Mikimoto 3 Strand 6.5-7mm Pearl Bracelet w/ 14k Gold Engraved Clasp
Vintage Mikimoto 3 Strand 6.5-7mm Pearl Bracelet w/ 14k Gold Engraved Clasp

Vintage Mikimoto 3 Strand 6.5-7mm Pearl Bracelet w/ 14k Gold Engraved Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (69) Genuine Culture Pearls - Round Bead Shape - White Color -Top Quality -6.5-7mm each (approx.) (1) Genuine Culture Pearl - Round - White Color - 4.6mm On Clasp (appr...

Category

20th Century Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Graduated Baroque Pearl Necklace
Mikimoto Graduated Baroque Pearl Necklace

Mikimoto Graduated Baroque Pearl Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in London, GB

Slightly Graduated Baroque Pearl Necklace With 18ct White Gold Clasp by Mikimoto. Cultured pearls from 15.2 to 10.2 mms , length 45 cm.

Category

20th Century Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, White Gold

Mikimoto Pearl White Gold Pearl Jade Bracelet
Mikimoto Pearl White Gold Pearl Jade Bracelet

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 of oval jade.

Category

1980s Japanese Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Jade, Pearl, White Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K
Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K

Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K

By Mikimoto

Located in Honolulu, HI

This 18” Akoya cultured pearl strand features 7 mm Akoya cultured pearls with a Mikimoto signature clasp in 18K yellow gold. Give the gift of a lifetime with nature's most precious j...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Akoya Pearl Double Strand 18k Gold Necklace
Mikimoto Cultured Akoya Pearl Double Strand 18k Gold Necklace

Mikimoto Cultured Akoya Pearl Double Strand 18k Gold Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Chicago, IL

The clasp features the iconic Mikimoto makers mark of an 'M' within a clam shell.

Category

1980s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Double Strand Cultured Pearl & Diamond Bracelet, 18KT White Gold
Mikimoto Double Strand Cultured Pearl & Diamond Bracelet, 18KT White Gold

Mikimoto Double Strand Cultured Pearl & Diamond Bracelet, 18KT White Gold

By Mikimoto

Located in Braintree, GB

A Mikimoto double strand cultured pearl bracelet, the two rows of 6 mm pearls gathered at the centre by a diamond set bar and closed with a diamond set 18KT white gold clasp.

Category

20th Century Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Antique Mikimoto Pearl Graduated Necklace with Original Box
Vintage Antique Mikimoto Pearl Graduated Necklace with Original Box

Vintage Antique Mikimoto Pearl Graduated Necklace with Original Box

By Mikimoto

Located in beverly hills, CA

Stamped "S" for sterling silver and adorned with Mikimoto's iconic "M" in a clamshell frame on the reverse of the clasp.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Signed 33-Inch Akoya Pearl 18k Gold Bead Necklace
Mikimoto Signed 33-Inch Akoya Pearl 18k Gold Bead Necklace

Mikimoto Signed 33-Inch Akoya Pearl 18k Gold Bead Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Miami, FL

An elegant single strand of glowing Akoya cultured pearls from Mikimoto, this 33-inch necklace features a signature 18K yellow gold box clasp.

Category

1990s Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Blue Lagoon Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 14K Gold Shell Clasp 17.5”
Vintage Blue Lagoon Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 14K Gold Shell Clasp 17.5”

Vintage Blue Lagoon Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 14K Gold Shell Clasp 17.5”

Located in Addison, TX

Details Designer: Blue Lagoon by Mikimoto Pearl Type: Cultured Akoya Pearls Number of Pearls: 54 Pearl Size: Approx. 5.5mm Pearl Shape: Round Luster: High Clasp Metal: Solid 14...

Category

20th Century Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Mikimoto Cultured Pearl, Silver Necklace and Earrings Suite
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl, Silver Necklace and Earrings Suite

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl, Silver Necklace and Earrings Suite

Located in Pleasant Hill, CA

Including one necklace, composed of (97), graduated, lustrous, cultured Mikimoto pearls, ranging from 7.10 mm to 3.40 mm, completed by a silver Mikimoto fish hook clasp, forming a 17...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Artisan Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Authentic Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet Silver Clasp
Mikimoto Authentic Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet Silver Clasp

Mikimoto Authentic Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet Silver Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7" Silver Clasp 6 mm M304 Please look at the video attached for this item.

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Vintage Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
Mikimoto Vintage Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

Mikimoto Vintage Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Baltimore, MD

Mikimoto Vintage Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp Metal: Sterling silver 925 Pearls: Graduated cultured pearls 3.5 - 7mm, white, medium luster Length: 17 inch...

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand Necklace & 18K Gold Blue Enamel Clasp
Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand Necklace & 18K Gold Blue Enamel Clasp

Mikimoto Fine Pearl Strand Necklace & 18K Gold Blue Enamel Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: String w/ Solid 18k White Gold Clasp Weight: 42.33 Grams Type: Cultured Pearl Strand Length: 17.5 Inches (wearable length) Clasp: Fancy Blue Enamel Open Work Hook & Push Cl...

Category

1990s Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Mikimoto Three-Strand Nesting Pearls with a Diamond Yellow Gold Clasp
Mikimoto Three-Strand Nesting Pearls with a Diamond Yellow Gold Clasp

Mikimoto Three-Strand Nesting Pearls with a Diamond Yellow Gold Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Chevy Chase, MD

Mikimoto three strand nesting pearls with a diamond and 18k yellow gold clasp.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Blue Lagoon Tie Tack 10mm Black Cultured Pearl Pin Clasp Men's Jewelry
Mikimoto Blue Lagoon Tie Tack 10mm Black Cultured Pearl Pin Clasp Men's Jewelry

Mikimoto Blue Lagoon Tie Tack 10mm Black Cultured Pearl Pin Clasp Men's Jewelry

By Mikimoto

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish pre-owned Mikimoto Blue Lagoon black cultured pearl tie tack crafted in 14k white gold.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Black Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Pearl Necklace
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace

Mikimoto Pearl Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Stamford, CT

Authentic Mikimoto 5.5 to 6mm pearl necklace. Mikimoto certificate: # 382 Mikimoto pouch Clasp length: 20mm, Width: 7.5mm Stamped: 750 M 5.5

Category

1990s Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Necklace
1950s Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Necklace

1950s Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Hicksville, NY

Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Necklace from 1950s Timeless and Classic Piece Mikimoto Hallmarked Stamped on the Clasp Top of Clasp features an accent Pearl for that extra flair Standa...

Category

1950s Japanese Retro Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl

Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace

Mikimoto Graduated Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in London, GB

Signed to the reverse of the clasp with Mikimoto's iconic oyster makers mark and K14 for 14 karat gold.

Category

1980s American Retro Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Y Gold 8.5 mm Certified
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Y Gold 8.5 mm Certified

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Y Gold 8.5 mm Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Y Gold 8.5 mm Certified $10,750 311591 Estate Mikimoto 47 Pearls LARGE 8.5 mm 17 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Clasp This Authentic Mikimot...

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Y Gold 8 mm Certified
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Y Gold 8 mm Certified

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Y Gold 8 mm Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Esate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17" 18k Y Gold 8 mm Certified $11,450 311934 Estate Mikimoto 50 Pearls LARGE 8 mm 17 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Clasp This Authentic Mikimoto Jap...

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k W Gold 8.5 mm Certified
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k W Gold 8.5 mm Certified

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k W Gold 8.5 mm Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Estate Japanese Akoya Pearl Necklace 17.5" 18k W Gold 8.5 mm Certified $9,750 216996 Estate Mikimoto 49 Akoya Pearls LARGE 8.5 mm 17.5 Inches 18 KT White Gold Clasp This ...

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Gold

18K MIKIMOTO Yellow Gold Pearl Bracelet with Ribbon Clasp
18K MIKIMOTO Yellow Gold Pearl Bracelet with Ribbon Clasp

18K MIKIMOTO Yellow Gold Pearl Bracelet with Ribbon Clasp

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1990s Item Details: Metal Type: Clasp is 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 12.6 grams (All Items Total) Stone Details: Type: Pearl Measurement: mm Bracelet Lengt...

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

MIKIMOTO Sterling Silver Pearl Necklace. Mikimoto Double Strand Necklace
MIKIMOTO Sterling Silver Pearl Necklace. Mikimoto Double Strand Necklace

MIKIMOTO Sterling Silver Pearl Necklace. Mikimoto Double Strand Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

MIKIMOTO Authentic strand. Details Double strand 15.5inch Cultured pearls with stunning lustre 5.5mm range Sterling Silver 925 Mikimoto Clasp This is an incredibly rare piece.

Category

1960s Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

MIKIMOTO Sterling Silver Pearl Necklace. 6mm Blister Pearls Necklace Mikimoto
MIKIMOTO Sterling Silver Pearl Necklace. 6mm Blister Pearls Necklace Mikimoto

MIKIMOTO Sterling Silver Pearl Necklace. 6mm Blister Pearls Necklace Mikimoto

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

=MIKIMOTO Authentic strand. Details Single strand 20inch Cultured blister pearls 6mm to 6.5mm  range Sterling Silver 925 Mikimoto Clasp This is an incredibly rare piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Pearl 18 Karat Gold Clasp Necklace
Mikimoto Pearl 18 Karat Gold Clasp Necklace

Mikimoto Pearl 18 Karat Gold Clasp Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Miami, FL

Incorporating a beautiful filigree detailed clasp crafted in solid 18 karat yellow gold mikimoto clasp, set with one centered 4mm in diameter pearl.

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Oriental Pearl

MIKIMOTO 18k White Gold Pearl Necklace. 8mm Pearls Necklace. Certified Mikimoto
MIKIMOTO 18k White Gold Pearl Necklace. 8mm Pearls Necklace. Certified Mikimoto

MIKIMOTO 18k White Gold Pearl Necklace. 8mm Pearls Necklace. Certified Mikimoto

By Mikimoto

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Amazing Lustre. 8mm  range 18k White gold Mikimoto Clasp and BEAD This is an incredibly rare piece.

Category

1990s Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mikimoto Sterling Silver Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace
Vintage Mikimoto Sterling Silver Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace

Vintage Mikimoto Sterling Silver Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in New York, NY

The strand is finished with an ornate sterling silver Mikimoto clasp set with a single pearl accent. This necklace comes with its original Mikimoto presentation box, adding to its ch...

Category

20th Century Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 8.5 mm 18k Gold Estate Certified
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 8.5 mm 18k Gold Estate Certified

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 34" 8.5 mm 18k Gold Estate Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mikimoto clasp has been lightly polished and the necklace was restrung by Mikimoto to give it a fresh look for many more years of use.

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Y Gold Certified
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Y Gold Certified

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Y Gold Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Mikimoto clasp has been lightly polished and the necklace was restrung by Mikimoto to give it a fresh look for many more years of use.

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 20" 9.5 mm Certified
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 20" 9.5 mm Certified

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 20" 9.5 mm Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These beautiful pearls are white and are from approximately LARGE 9.5 mm with a length of 20 inches and have 51 pearls plus a classic Mikimoto 18 KT gold clasp. The pearls are in w...

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace from Marilyn Monroe Era
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace from Marilyn Monroe Era

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace from Marilyn Monroe Era

By Mikimoto

Located in Northampton, MA

And to me, that's why this strand of Mikimoto pearls so special. Composed of 78 perfectly round ever-so-slightly graduated 6.62mm -7.0mm cultured Akoya pearls in white with soft pi...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Authentic Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet Silver Clasp
Mikimoto Authentic Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet Silver Clasp

Mikimoto Authentic Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet Silver Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Bracelet 7" Silver Clasp 6 mm M306 Please look at the video attached for this item.

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp
Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Baltimore, MD

Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace Sterling Silver Clasp with original Box & Papers Metal: Sterling Silver Weight: 13.64 grams Pearls: 3.5mm - 7.2mm white in color...

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 31" 7 mm Silver Clasp Estate
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 31" 7 mm Silver Clasp Estate

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 31" 7 mm Silver Clasp Estate

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Authentic Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Necklace 31" 7 mm Silver Clasp Estate M449 This elegant Authentic Mikimoto Estate Akoya pearl necklace is made of Japanese Akoya pearls with a sterlin...

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp
Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp

Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Necklace with Silver Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine vintage Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl strand necklace with a sterling silver clasp.

Category

20th Century Japanese Edwardian Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Very Fine and Very Rare Akoya 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasps
Mikimoto Very Fine and Very Rare Akoya 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasps

Mikimoto Very Fine and Very Rare Akoya 4 Strand Pearl Necklace Diamond Clasps

By Mikimoto

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Owning this four-strand Mikimoto Akoya pearl necklace with diamond clasps would be owning a timeless symbol of luxury and elegance, destined to be cherished for generations to come.

Category

1990s Asian Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Diamond Spacers Bracelet
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Diamond Spacers Bracelet

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Diamond Spacers Bracelet

By Mikimoto

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful three-strand cultured pearl bracelet. Made by Mikimoto with the clasp showing the "M" hallmark as well as "750".

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl 14 Karat Gold Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Featuring a strand of Mikimoto cultured pearls with very good luster, green and slight pink hues Pearls measure 5.5 mm and necklace is 24" long Fancy hook slide clasp marked 14k wi...

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Link Bracelet
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Link Bracelet

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Yellow Gold Link Bracelet

By Mikimoto

Located in South Pasadena, CA

HALLMARKS: maker’s mark for Mikimoto. BRACELET CLASP: fold over clasp with added safety chain.

Category

1950s Japanese Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K
Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K

Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Cultured Pearl Strand Necklace 18K

By Mikimoto

Located in Honolulu, HI

This 18” Akoya cultured pearl strand features 9 to 7 mm Akoya cultured pearls with a Mikimoto signature clasp in 18K white gold. Give the gift of a lifetime with nature's most precio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Necklace Strand Opera 14 Karat Gold
Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Necklace Strand Opera 14 Karat Gold

Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Necklace Strand Opera 14 Karat Gold

By Mikimoto

Located in Torrance, CA

Elegant Mikimoto Opera length 30 inch stand of cultured pearls, finished with a 14k yellow gold clasp.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Mikimoto 18 Karat White Gold Blue Lagoon Pearl Strand Necklace
Vintage Mikimoto 18 Karat White Gold Blue Lagoon Pearl Strand Necklace

Vintage Mikimoto 18 Karat White Gold Blue Lagoon Pearl Strand Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in New York, NY

This marvelous vintage Mikimoto necklace features 1 row of luscious Blue Lagoon pearls (measuring approx. 7.25mm - 7.5mm) VINTAGE PRE-OWNED ESTATE PIECE 100% NATURAL MIKIMOTO 18...

Category

1990s Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Estate Rare Baby Akoya Pearl Necklace 16" Silver 2.5 mm
Mikimoto Estate Rare Baby Akoya Pearl Necklace 16" Silver 2.5 mm

Mikimoto Estate Rare Baby Akoya Pearl Necklace 16" Silver 2.5 mm

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Estate Very Rare Baby Akoya Pearl necklace made with 2.5 mm appx baby Akoya pearls with a length of 16 inches secured with a classic Mikimoto Sterling Silver Clasp M405 Thi...

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Estate Triple Stranded Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k YG Certified
Mikimoto Estate Triple Stranded Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k YG Certified

Mikimoto Estate Triple Stranded Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k YG Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mikimoto Estate Triple Stranded Akoya Pearl Necklace 18" 18k Y Gold 6.5 mm Certified $9,950 308017 Estate Mikimoto 193 Pearls LARGE 6.5 mm 16-18 Inches 18 KT Yellow Gold Clasp This...

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 35" 18k Gold 8.5 mm Certified
Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 35" 18k Gold 8.5 mm Certified

Mikimoto Estate Akoya Pearl Necklace 35" 18k Gold 8.5 mm Certified

By Mikimoto

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The 8- 8.5mm pearls are particularly notable, as this size is uncommon for Akoya pearls, making the necklace even more valuable. The 18k yellow gold clasp and signature Mikimoto han...

Category

1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Pearl Necklace with Accent Diamond Clasp
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace with Accent Diamond Clasp

Mikimoto Pearl Necklace with Accent Diamond Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Dallas, TX

18 karat yellow gold clasp, 7.00 mm - 7.50 mm pearls. accent diamond clasp.

Category

1990s Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Brocade Evening Bag with Gold and Pearl Clasp
Mikimoto Brocade Evening Bag with Gold and Pearl Clasp

Mikimoto Brocade Evening Bag with Gold and Pearl Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in New York, NY

Brocade Mikimoto evening bag with pearl and gold clasp. Only the highest quality pearls are sold under the Mikimoto name.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp
Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp

Vintage Mikimoto Graduated Akoya Pearl Strand Necklace Silver Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Mona Vale, NSW

It is secured by a sterling silver box clasp that is Hallmarked with the Mikimoto mark and shows some tarnish/wear commensurate with the age (see photo).

Category

20th Century Japanese Retro Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, Silver

Mikimoto Graduated Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace
Mikimoto Graduated Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace

Mikimoto Graduated Tahitian Pearl Diamond Gold Necklace

By Mikimoto

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Necklace is 17 1/4" long including the clasp. Marked Mikimoto 750. Weight of the piece - 81.3 grams Comes with Mikimoto pouch

Category

20th Century Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Strand of Akoya Mikimoto Pearls
Strand of Akoya Mikimoto Pearls

Strand of Akoya Mikimoto Pearls

By Mikimoto

Located in St.amford, CT

22.00 Inch long strand of 5 by 5.5 Millimeters Mikimoto pearls with 18 karat gold Mikimoto clasp.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Strand Princess with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp
Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Strand Princess with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp

Mikimoto Akoya Pearl Strand Princess with 18 Karat Yellow Gold Clasp

By Mikimoto

Located in Houston, TX

The quality appears to be Mikimoto A1. One extra small pearl is set in the signature Mikimoto clasp.

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1990s Japanese Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

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20th Century Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

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Located in Yardley, PA

High luster, creamy white cultured pearls circa 1950's graduate from 3 millimeters to 7 millimeters. Silver clasp is set with one 3.66 millimeter cultured pearl. Surface of pearls is...

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1950s Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Silver

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Located in Dallas, TX

Luxurious, beautiful, and graceful, this strand of 62 Mikimoto Pearls measuring 8 - 8.5 mm are clasped together with an elegant 18 karat yellow gold clasp.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Vintage Mikimoto Clasp

Materials

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Vintage Mikimoto Clasp For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage mikimoto clasp you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and yellow gold — can elevate any look. If you’re looking for a vintage mikimoto clasp 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 20th Century. A vintage mikimoto clasp from Mikimoto and Cartier — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also bead and ball cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a vintage mikimoto clasp, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Mikimoto Clasp?

Prices for a vintage mikimoto clasp can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $199 and can go as high as $98,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,680.

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.

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 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.