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Item No: 16606

Mid Century 1950's Japanese Akoya 5 - 7.00 mm Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace

A timeless mid-century strand featuring graduated round Japanese Akoya cultured pearls in a soft white with light rose overtone, finished with a white gold clasp. The classic silhouette and versatile length make it an easy cross-category seller—ideal for bridal, occasion, and everyday “heritage style” edits—while the understated luster photographs cleanly for e-commerce and merchandises beautifully alongside gold essentials and vintage-inspired collections.
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In-house review and provenance research before any piece reaches your showroom.

The Details

Specifications & Construction.

Overview

Brand
Estate
Type
Necklace
Period
1950
Metal
14K White Gold · 20.38 g
Measurements
19"

Stone Profile

1 stone

Role Stone Shape Weight Color Clarity
Side #1 Akoya Cultured Pearls Round White-L Rose Fine
Mid Century 1950's Japanese Akoya 5 - 7.00 mm Cultured Pearl Graduated Necklace — anatomy card
The Story

Made by hand, when the continental ateliers still set everything by hand.

The kind of piece a serious retailer builds a vitrine around.

The provenance for this piece is recorded against its piece-level documentation file. Approved partners can view full hallmark identification, period-appropriate setting techniques, condition history, and prior-ownership notes alongside the piece.

For the showroom conversation, the short version is the one the case card carries: era, atelier or designer, and what makes the piece worth a vitrine. The long version is for the client who's asking the right questions.

What you get with the piece

Memo, service, and the provenance file.

  1. Memo for Fourteen Days

    Take the piece for two weeks. Show it to your client. Decide afterwards. No fees.

  2. Insured Overnight Both Ways

    Order by 4pm ET. View it on your bench the next morning. Return label included.

  3. Sizing & Service Included

    Complimentary resize, polish, and rhodium-touch on this piece for an approved partner.

  4. Provenance File on Request

    Full authentication paperwork, period photos, and the condition report — to support your sale.