Mar 23, 2006 · Hi all, I am new to this forum. I am gemologist that runs and estate sale company and have sold many strands of Mikimoto pearls over the years but have not had many pairs of …

Nov 21, 2023 · Hello, Pearl lovers, It looks like there are a lot of people writing to ask members here about authentication questions about Mikimoto. I wonder how Mikimoto authenticate their …

Jan 2, 2005 · Sea Magic is a line of Mikimoto pearls that are not of a quality able to carry the actual Mikimoto brand. There are 5 lines in total. They are as follows: Mikimoto (The high …

Nov 16, 2024 · Only Mikimoto will be able to authenticate the necklace. Do the pearls have high luster and few blemishes to your eyes? I'd take the necklace to a jewelry store that sells high …

Mar 12, 2025 · Mikimoto can restring at significant cost, or you could have it done less expensively through a local jeweler. I will add that I think they will also look more lustrous after …

Jun 22, 2004 · I am looking to purchase a used Mikimoto pearl necklace for my pearl jewelry collection. My budget is $1500, and I prefer a necklace with a length of 16 to 18 inches and …

Oct 9, 2014 · Since the Mikimoto employee I spoke to said silver might be marked with an S, and your family history is that the clasp is silver, I would think the clasp is silver, despite what the …

Oct 25, 2025 · It lacks the "M in a shell" Mikimoto mark. I would assume it is not Mikimoto unless you have documentation to say otherwise.

May 21, 2013 · Show us your Mikimotos - postscript Show us your Mikimotos - postscript Below an advert from Mikimoto listing B.P. de Silva as their agent, AND something extraordinary: …

Feb 27, 2025 · Mikimoto strands usually come with a serial number on a small piece of paper, at least my mother's did. If you don't have that, there's no way to get a new one. The clasp looks …