Description: This is a stunning vintage engraved Japanese akoya saltwater cultured pearl grape leaf link bracelet. The pearls measure 4.75mm round. They have fantastic luster with rosy overtones. The pearls are set in solid silver which is stamped "SILVER" for sterling silver. They are surrounded by grape leaves and links that feature fine hand engraving and milgraining. Total length is about 7 1/8 inch. It has a safety chain. From Japan 1950's-1970's. Weight 25.8grams All pearls are truly vintage Type: Estate, Fine Color: Silver, White Stone: Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Saltwater Pearl Style: Mid-Century, Modernist, Retro, Wedding & Bridal Item size: 7 1/8 Inch Item type: Vintage Material: Silver, Sterling Silver Akoyas were the first pearls ever to be cultivated. In 1893, kokichi a Japanese man developed a scientific process for cultivating pearls inside the Akoya oyster. At first, very few of these pearls made their way to Europe and even less to the United States. In 1896, Kokichi received a patent for his method of cultivating pearlsbut not everyone embraced the new gems. In 1921, a London newspaper article claimed they were imitations of real pearls, saying it was misleading to call them pearls of any kind. Kokichi Mikimoto filed a lawsuit in a Paris court, which, after much publicity, he won and it made his pearls famous.
Price: 295 USD
Location: Salinas, California
End Time: 2024-12-21T15:02:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Number of Diamonds: no diamonds
Shape: Asymmetrical
Closure: Box
Main Stone Width: see description
Main Stone Color: Cognac
Item Length: 7"⅛
Metal: Sterling Silver
Secondary Stone: Akoya Pearl
Vintage: Yes
Main Stone: Akoya Pearl
Main Stone Treatment: natural
Department: Unisex Adults
Main Stone Shape: bead
Base Metal: sterling silver
Gemstone Clarity Grade: Eye Clean
Style: Chain
Features: Nickel-Free
Number of Gemstones: see photos
Chain Type: Bar Link
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Seller Warranty: Yes
Color: Beige
Charm Type: Traditional
Material: sterling silver
Total Carat Weight: no diamonds
Setting Style: Bar
Diamond Clarity Grade: no diamonds
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Bracelet
Main Stone Depth: see description
Metal Purity: 925
Colored Diamond Intensity: no diamonds
Diamond Color Grade: no diamonds
Theme: Art, Biker, Ethnic
Main Stone Length: see pictures
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Country of Origin: Japan
