Bidspirit auction | A Pair of Mikimoto Cultured
A Pair of Mikimoto Cultured Pearl and Sterling Silver Screw-Back Earrings - This matched pair of vintage earrings by Mikimoto features cultured pearls set in sterling silver. The earrings are designed with adjustable screw-back mechanisms for non-pierced ears. Each pearl measures approximately 6.5mm to 7mm in diameter and displays a creamy white body color with notable pink overtones and high luster. The pearls are housed in decorative six-pronged openwork filigree crown style mountings. The circular terminals of the screw fasteners bear two stamped hallmarks: an S within a square frame, which is the Japanese hallmark for sterling silver, and the Mikimoto trademark consisting of the letter M within a stylized shell logo. The set is accompanied by an original red velvet presentation box with a cream satin lining, marked in gold-toned lettering with the Mikimoto logo and GINZA, TOKYO. Pearl diameter: approximately 6.5mm - 7mm Overall length: approximately 20mm.