Cultured Pearl, Silver Necklace, Mikimoto. ...

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Cultured Pearl, Silver Necklace, Mikimoto
The necklace is composed of cultured pearls ranging in size from 7.50 - 7.00 mm to 4.00 - 3.50 mm, forming three graduated knotted strands, completed by a silver box clasp, having a cultured pearl accent. Marker's mark for Mikimoto. Gross weight 43.28 grams.
Length: 20, 21-1/2, and 22 inches

Condition Report*: Designer: Mikimoto
Pearl Type: Akoya
Pearl Certification No: 13701917
Pearl Lab: GIA
Pearl Surface: Smooth
Pearl Shape: Round
Pearl Color: Cream
Pearl Overtone: Rose
Pearl Luster: Fine
Pearl Count: 280
Pearl Size: 7.50 x 3.50 mm
Notes: Mikimoto/Silver Clasp. Very good condition. Pearls are well-matched for shape and color. Accompanied by a signed Mikimoto box.

Mikimoto: The name Mikimoto is synonymous with the highest quality Japanese cultured pearls available. Its founder, Kokichi Mikimoto, was an early pioneer in the concept of pearl farming. While he was not the first to invent the culturing process, Mikimoto did refine it, patenting his technique. He is recognized as the master of the culturing process. The need for culturing pearls arose out of the demise of the natural pearl market in 1930, when over-fishing and pollution devastated pearl beads. Today, cultured pearls are farmed worldwide with Japan, China, Australia and Thailand the leading producers.

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December, 2012

3rd Monday

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