Vintage Mikimoto Pearl Necklace in Box amercan a hollow egg form suspends

a hollow egg form suspends five more chains with tiny beads of gold at the ends

Meticulous workmanship is evident in looking not only at the front but at the reverse as well

even gold forked tongues protrude from the two heads

Contrasting with the vivid coloration is a surround of twelve brilliant cut diamonds

Vintage Mikimoto Pearl Necklace in Box amercan a hollow egg form suspendsAt a length of 21 1 2 inches, these stylish Mikimoto cultured saltwater Akoya pearls compete most any look. Radiant and lustrous, and from the famed firm of Mikimoto, who created the art of culturing pearls, their creamy vanilla hues give off a touch of pink with the merest hint of purple. At 6 mm in diameter, their surfaces are fine, grade A pearls with smooth nacre and high lustrous surfaces. The strand is knotted between each pearl. In silver, the