Inherited Mikimoto Necklace

[Jen.Noelle]

Looking for any knowledge on my Mikimoto pearls and appraisals. My mother gave me this Mikimoto Necklace my grandfather had purchased for my grandmother while stationed in Japan back in 1967. It was only worn on special occasions and has been locked away in a box for decades. I do not wear pearls and the necklace is so pretty I feel like, if possible, it should go to someone who would receive great joy from wearing it. I don't know very much about pearls and have no idea of it's value so I'm not sure if I should get it appraised before I decide what to do with it. Any knowledge on Mikimoto pearls or what this necklace might be worth is greatly appreciated. Also if there is a specific type of appraiser I should take it to?

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Lucky you! Not everyone inherits Mikimoto pearls. (Or any pearls!) But I understand if pearls are not your thing.

It is a pretty necklace for sure. While you could send them to Mikimoto, they charge some $400 for an appraisal, which would seriously eat into any money you would make from selling them. Besides, you already have documention. And the clasp has the Mikimoto trademark. I don't think you need an appraisal.

You could certainly consign them with a local jeweler. But the jeweler would take their cut (often 50%) and few people would see them.

Or you could sell them online. Mikimoto brand pearls sell nicely on eBay. You can do a search on eBay for sold listings of Mikimoto pearls to see what people have been willing to pay for such an item recently. Then you could either set a Buy It Now price that is in line with what people have been paying, or else start an auction at the lowest price you would be happy to get for them, and let the demand determine the final price.

There is also Loupe Troop but I think more people would see them on eBay.

Here are eBay search results for sold Mikimoto necklaces in the USA:

Mikimoto Pearls in Necklaces & Pendants for sale | eBay

www.ebay.com

 

[Jen.Noelle]

Lucky you! Not everyone inherits Mikimoto pearls. (Or any pearls!) But I understand if pearls are not your thing.

It is a pretty necklace for sure. While you could send them to Mikimoto, they charge some $400 for an appraisal, which would seriously eat into any money you would make from selling them. Besides, you already have documention. And the clasp has the Mikimoto trademark. I don't think you need an appraisal.

You could certainly consign them with a local jeweler. But the jeweler would take their cut (often 50%) and few people would see them.

Or you could sell them online. Mikimoto brand pearls sell nicely on eBay. You can do a search on eBay for sold listings of Mikimoto pearls to see what people have been willing to pay for such an item recently. Then you could either set a Buy It Now price that is in line with what people have been paying, or else start an auction at the lowest price you would be happy to get for them, and let the demand determine the final price.

There is also Loupe Troop but I think more people would see them on eBay.

Here are eBay search results for sold Mikimoto necklaces in the USA:

Mikimoto Pearls in Necklaces & Pendants for sale | eBay

www.ebay.com

Lucky you! Not everyone inherits Mikimoto pearls. (Or any pearls!) But I understand if pearls are not your thing.

It is a pretty necklace for sure. While you could send them to Mikimoto, they charge some $400 for an appraisal, which would seriously eat into any money you would make from selling them. Besides, you already have documention. And the clasp has the Mikimoto trademark. I don't think you need an appraisal.

You could certainly consign them with a local jeweler. But the jeweler would take their cut (often 50%) and few people would see them.

Or you could sell them online. Mikimoto brand pearls sell nicely on eBay. You can do a search on eBay for sold listings of Mikimoto pearls to see what people have been willing to pay for such an item recently. Then you could either set a Buy It Now price that is in line with what people have been paying, or else start an auction at the lowest price you would be happy to get for them, and let the demand determine the final price.

There is also Loupe Troop but I think more people would see them on eBay.

Here are eBay search results for sold Mikimoto necklaces in the USA:

Mikimoto Pearls in Necklaces & Pendants for sale | eBay

www.ebay.com

I like that idea. I'll research this strand and hopefully come up with a fair price to resell. Thanks!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I just want to point out that the sales slip says 79 pearls but I only count 74. Be sure to specify the correct number in your listing, if you sell them online. Maybe the necklace was shortened at some point. Do you have any loose pearls that you think may have come from this strand?

 

[ennui]

Seeing family heirlooms sold on eBay makes me sad. Is there anyone else in your family who would like to have the pearls?
My other thought is for you to hang onto them. They don't take up much room. Your circumstances and tastes may change.
I recall a story about a woman who was given a pair of gold earrings during the 1980's, when huge fashion jewelry was in style. She thought that's so sweet, I'll never wear them. But years later, she still has those gold earrings and all the fashion jewelry is long gone.
21" is a nice length. Maybe I want them.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Decades ago, I inherited an engraved 18K gold bangle that I knew I would not wear-- just not my style-- and sold it to buy camera lenses for my SLR that I used a lot. I have told my daughter that she does not need to curate my "stuff" after I'm gone-- just keep what she likes, sell the rest, and use the money to fund her own hobbies.

Good luck with the sale @Jen.Noelle.

 

[Addicted2Pearls]

Looking for any knowledge on my Mikimoto pearls and appraisals. My mother gave me this Mikimoto Necklace my grandfather had purchased for my grandmother while stationed in Japan back in 1967. It was only worn on special occasions and has been locked away in a box for decades. I do not wear pearls and the necklace is so pretty I feel like, if possible, it should go to someone who would receive great joy from wearing it. I don't know very much about pearls and have no idea of its value so I'm not sure if I should get it appraised before I decide what to do with it. Any knowledge on Mikimoto pearls or what this necklace might be worth is greatly appreciated. Also if there is a specific type of appraiser I should take it to?

How much would you be willing to sell it for? I’ve been looking to buy an Akoya necklace as my first strand

 

[Pearl Dreams]

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