Vintage Mikimoto Pearls 19.0” Princess Length

Vintage Mikimoto Pearl Original Case Single strand pearl necklace 19.0” princess length, knotted Mikimoto clasp with pearl 98 graduated cultured pearls, 7.0mm in size to 3mm in size Pearls have a very high luster, very thick nacre, mostly round, with good uniformity. The size range is characteristic of "3.5 momme" or just "momme" necklaces (momme being a unit of weight.) These were sold in Japan during WWII/Korean War era. They were popular purchases among people working in the Asian war theater; men would buy them and send them home to their sweethearts.