Mikimoto Round Clasps?

[TECS1990]

I just bought these, what do you guys think the RRP would have been? Hard to guess! I'm also not used to seeing this type of clasp much. I have other Mikimoto jewellery but only with the traditional akoya clasp. I paid £1,100 for these before BP.

The fifty-one uniform pearls measure approximately 7.2 mm- 7.5 mm in diameter. The 18ct white gold clasp is engraved ‘MIKIMOTO 1893’ and the push catch is set with a diamond. The clasp is also marked internally with the maker’s mark and ‘Pat .No. 6,484,376 JC U.S.A. 750.’ Initial M charm attached.

Thank you guys! First post and look forward to being part of the forum.

Tiago

 

[BWeaves]

I don't see this clasp on the current Mikimoto website, and I don't see it when googling for other Miki necklaces. Maybe try contacting Mikimoto directly. I know Mikimoto has a USA office. You might check to see if they have a UK office.

 

[TECS1990]

I found some examples online in the end, but it seems they tend to use it mostly for south sea pearls. I will take them to Mikimoto to get the re-strung and see what they say as well.

 

[Pearl Dreams]

I have seen that clasp in the Mikimoto book The Pearl Necklace-- on South Sea pearls.

 

[TECS1990]

Thank you all! Very much appreciated. After spending a lot of time changing the location on the website and seeing the stock in other worldwide locations, it seems they do sell Akoya with this clasp and I found some stock in Singapore and Hong Kong. Feeling a bit more confident now and can’t wait for this purchase to arrive!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Post photos when they arrive!