VINTAGE MIKIMOTO 18K White Gold 8.5mm Pearl & 0.88ctw Diamond Earrings w/ Box

The Mikimoto legacy began in 1893 when founder Kokichi Mikimoto successfully created the world’s first cultured pearl. Known as the “Pearl King,” his lifelong ambition was to adorn women worldwide with pearls. The company spent decades perfecting the art of pearl cultivation and jewelry design, blending traditional Japanese metalworking with European manufacturing techniques to create a highly distinctive style. Authentic Mikimoto jewelry is identifiable by its stringent quality control and the signature trademark: a capital “M” enclosed within the outline of an Akoya oyster shell. This hallmark guarantees the piece’s authenticity and stands as a testament to over a century of fine jewelry craftsmanship.

Technical Specifications & Dimensions

• Manufacturer: Mikimoto

• Total Gross Weight: 5.3 grams

• Overall Dimensions: 13mm total vertical height per earring

• Metal Purity: 18K White Gold. Clearly hallmarked with “750” to denote 18-karat purity

• Maker’s Mark: Stamped with the authentic Mikimoto “M” inside the Akoya oyster shell outline, explicitly visible on the lever back .

• Pearl Specifications: Two perfectly matched, high-lustre cultured pearls measuring exactly 8.5mm each.

• Diamond Specifications: Two brilliant-cut diamonds weighing 0.44ct each (Total Carat Weight: 0.88ctw). The stones are securely held in elevated four-prong white gold settings .

• Closure System: Robust and secure lever-back mechanism .

• Appraised Value: Assessed at $7,000.

• Included Accessories: Accompanied by the vintage green presentation box .

Condition Report

Please review all provided high-resolution macro photography carefully as it serves as the primary visual evidence of condition. The earrings present in excellent vintage condition. The pearls exhibit thick nacre and excellent lustre with no visible imperfections, consistent with Mikimoto’s rigorous grading standards. The 18K white gold mounts are structurally sound, and the diamonds remain brilliant and securely set . The hallmark stamps are crisp, highly legible, and unrubbed .

Terms of Sale & Shipping

• Shipping: Item will be professionally packaged and shipped fully insured with signature confirmation required upon delivery.

• Returns: 60 days free return