hoping to replace vintage 4-strand Mikimoto necklace & red silk box

[lovethesea]

I hope someone can help me find a vintage Mikimoto necklace. Trying to replace one from the mid 60's. Purchased at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong. Red silk box that had a white silk lining. The box folded over itself left and right and then a top flap folded down. The pearls: 4 strands, graduated. About 100 pearls per strand. Guaranteed Mikimoto. Has anyone seen anything like this? Or a box like I've described? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[purepearls]

If you want a vintage Mikimoto strand, I recommend looking at estate jewelry stores. This will be your best bet to find vintage high quality jewelry.

 

[lovethesea]

thank you for the suggestion

thank you for the suggestion

I will do this...am I looking for a needle in a haystack? Has anyone in the pearl business seen strands like this from the 60's with a red overfolding box?

 

[lovethesea]

unbelievable success

unbelievable success

I located the new owner of the pearls I was trying to replicate. Incredible! And the new owner has a very kind heart and will let me buy them. I'm stunned because I never thought I would see them again. Now all I have to do is arrange for payment. This is an amazing turn of events.

 

[purepearls]

Wow! That is wonderful. How did you go about finding them? Were they the exact same necklace?