{"product_id":"mikimoto-pearl-choker-8-mm-lane-crawford","title":"Mikimoto Pearl Choker 8 MM - Lane Crawford","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a major difference in cultured pearls when it comes to size. These fine pearls are created by the species of oyster, the pinctada fucata.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost fine Akoya pearls range from very small and average for strands and necklaces around 4 to 7 mm. those that are 8 mm in diameter are scarce indeed. While up to 9 or 9.5 mm can be uncovered, most Mikimoto pearls range at 6-7 mm or below. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven larger pearls originate from the South Seas, from the pinctada maxima oyster, and yield pearls from 9 mm and far larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly retailed by Lane Crawford, this Hong Kong store was established back in 1850 and still exists today. They once represented Mikimoto pearls, although that is no longer the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage necklace is a 15 5\/8 inch strand of 8 mm average diameter Akoya pearls. They come in their original metallic fabric case, white box, and their original paperwork and insert. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt states the date of sale (illegible), the size of the pearls, 7.75 to 8 mm, with the original length or 18\". One pearl was damaged and removed by The Three Graces, and restrung for security, so currently with tighter knots, are a bit shorter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir coloration is a creamy, soft white with golden undertones. They possess fine luster and warm glow. A silver Mikimoto safety clasp finishes these glorious pearls. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eForty four cultured Akoya pearls\u003cbr\u003eAverage 8 mm in diameter\u003cbr\u003eOne cultured Akoya pearl on clasp\u003cbr\u003e3.6 mm (replaced)\u003cbr\u003eKnotted between each\u003cbr\u003eSterling silver clasp\u003cbr\u003e15 5\/8 inches long as worn\u003cbr\u003eRestrung\u003cbr\u003eOriginal case, box, and paper insert\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eBay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45873678549199,"sku":"22907","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8361\/2367\/files\/Mikimoto8mmCulturedPearlNecklace3S22907.jpg?v=1787760574","url":"https:\/\/www.georgianjewelry.com\/products\/mikimoto-pearl-choker-8-mm-lane-crawford","provider":"The Three Graces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}