Authentic Antique Tiffany & Co Art Deco 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Presenting an exceptional opportunity to acquire a pristine, investment-grade vintage Mikimoto pearl and diamond earring set. Steeped in history and unmatched in elegance, this pair features perfectly matched 9.7mm cultured pearls paired with radiant 3.7mm diamonds, set in solid 18K yellow gold. Included with the original presentation box and a $7,000 appraisal, this set is a must-have for serious jewelry collectors.

Historical Significance: The Legacy of Mikimoto

Kokichi Mikimoto, revered globally as the “Pearl King,” etched his name in history in 1893 when he successfully created the world’s first cultured pearl. Natural pearls were incredibly rare; in the wild, fewer than one in a thousand oysters produce a pearl during their lifetime. Mikimoto revolutionized the jewelry industry by perfecting a process to cultivate perfectly round pearls with thick nacre and brilliant luster. By spending decades blending traditional Japanese metalworking craftsmanship with European manufacturing techniques, he established the distinctive and elegant “Mikimoto Style”. To wear Mikimoto is to be adorned with the finest cultured pearls in the world, renowned for their flawless surface and luminous perfection.

Item Specifications

• Maker: Mikimoto.

• Hallmarks: Trademark “M” inside a shell shape and the “750” purity mark, confirming authentic Mikimoto manufacture and 18K gold composition.

• Material: 18K Solid Yellow Gold.

• Total Weight: 6.3 grams.

• Pearl Dimensions: 9.7mm each.

• Diamond Dimensions: 3.7mm each.(0.40ctw),G color,VS

• Total Earring Height: 14mm each.

• Appraised Value: $7,000.00.

Condition & Photographic Details

The earrings are in magnificent vintage condition, maintaining their original milky white luster and impeccable spherical shape.

• The original presentation box, bearing the “MIKIMOTO GINZA, TOKYO” designation—a nod to the brand’s historic first boutique—is included .

• Detailed front profiles highlighting the prominent 9.7mm pearls and 3.7mm diamonds 

• The elegant 18K gold architectural settings can be viewed in detail from a three-quarter angle

• The essential Mikimoto hallmarks are clearly legible and photographed in macro detail .

Shipping & Handling

• Item Location: Sofia, Bulgaria.

• Shipping: Fully insured and tracked international shipping via premium courier services. The original box and appraisal documentation will be securely packaged to ensure safe transit to your collection.