Bidspirit auction | Mikimoto Silver and Cultured Pearl

Mikimoto Silver and Cultured Pearl Pendant Necklace with Mikimoto Box - Mikimoto silver and cultured pearl pendant necklace. The open, asymmetrical oval silver pendant is set with a single round cream-white cultured pearl and is suspended on a fine curb link chain with a spring ring clasp. Marks are present on the pendant reverse and the clasp tag is stamped SILVER. Chain length: Approximately 40 cm Pendant size: Approximately 25mm x 18mm Weight: 5.6 grams. Mikimoto was founded in Japan in 1893 by Kokichi Mikimoto, who developed the first commercially successful method for culturing pearls. The house is considered the originator of the cultured pearl industry.