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Mikimoto Marilyn Monroe Boxed Pearl Necklace COA
In General
In 1999, Mikimoto produced this stunning 'Limited Edition' Marilyn Monroe pearl necklace or choker - inspired by the pearl necklace or choker given by Baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio to twenty seven year old Marilyn Monroe on their honeymoon in 1954 in Japan. In the previous year Marilyn had appeared in three movies - Niagra, How to Marry a Millionaire and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and had become the most famous actress in the world. Whilst in Japan, Mikimoto and Joe DiMaggio presented Marilyn Monroe with a single strand of perfect round graduated cultured Akoya pearls. It was one of the only pieces of fine jewellery she ever owned.
Mikimoto Kokichi, the son of a noodle shop owner in a seaside village in Japan was fascinated by the pearl divers he saw at the piers. Mikimoto believed that there had to be a way to make the 'accident' of a natural pearl occur on purpose. By 1920 he had changed the world by introducing the finest quality round cultured Akoya pearls. Mikimoto achieved icon status when Marilyn Monroe, the most famous actress in the world was wearing his pearls on every magazine and newspaper cover. Mikimoto remain the most famous producers of the finest high quality perfectly round cultured pearls in the world.
This single strand pearl necklace or choker is 14.96 inches or 38 cm long including the diamond clasp but not the hook that fits into it, and is made of 45 perfect cultured 'A' grade Akoya pearls graduating from 9mm to 7mm attached by an 18 carat white gold bow knot clasp set with one brilliant cut diamond. The clasp is impressed with the makers mark: M and MM 0008. This necklace is more valuable as it is one of the earliest 'Limited Edition' examples.
This rare 'Limited Edition' pearl necklace is accompanied with the original oval leather and velvet box and the original Mikimoto cardboard gift box and a signed Booklet Certificate of Authenticity/Guarantee. The buyers name on this Certificate has been blanked out on the photograph for privacy although the purchaser will see the name when they receive the Booklet. It is the same shaped leather and velvet box that the pearls were presented to Marilyn Monroe by Joe Di Maggio. The original pearl and diamond necklace is displayed in this box when exhibited to the public. Marilyn Monroe's pearl necklace has been on display in many countries worldwide and is now owned by Mikimoto. It is currently on display in their Fifth Avenue store in New York.
There is also an accompanying unused cleaning cloth and leather effect carrying pouch - again unused. This necklace was purchased in 1999 and has had only one owner.
The owner had the necklace reduced slightly in length to fit. It was sold as 16 inches in length and it was reduced to 14.96 inches in length.
14.96 inches or 38 cm in length
45 cultured 'A' grade Akoya pearls graduating from 9mm to 7mm
0.05 carat of brilliant cut diamond
18 carat white gold 750 bow knot clasp
Accompanied by the original oval leather and velvet box and gift box
Accompanied by the original signed Booklet Certificate of Authenticity/Guarantee
Purchased in 1999 when Mikimoto released this 'Limited Edition' Marilyn Monroe necklace or choker
Marked MM 0008 confirming that it is an early 'Limited Edition' example
Pearls symbolise Love and Friendship
Year
Purchased from new in 1999, from Mikimoto Bond Street, London W1.
Designer and Maker
Mikimoto
Makers Mark
The clasp is impressed with the makers mark: M and MM 0008 750.
Mikimoto Certificate of Authenticity/Guarantee.
This is located at the back of the enclosed Booklet. The buyers name has been blanked out on the photograph for privacy. It confirms that this necklace is a Mikimoto cultured pearl product.and refers to an article no: G70116. Please see photograph.
Material
45 cultured 'A' grade Akoya pearls graduating from 9mm to 7mm
0.05 carat of brilliant cut diamond
18 carat white gold bow knot clasp
Condition
This pearl necklace or choker is in an excellent hardly worn condition. It's oval leather box is also in excellent condition. The leather is very soft and has the usual leather marks. There is a small ink mark on the top of the oval leather box. The gift box and the Booklet Certificate of Authenticity are also in excellent condition. Please see photographs.
Dimensions ( L x W x H )
A single strand of graduated Akoya Pearls being 14.96 inches or 38 cm long comprising 45 cultured Akoya pearls graduating from 9mm to 7mm.
Weight
To Be Confirmed.
Shipping
We use trusted couriers in the UK and across the World. We tend to use Royal Mail Special Delivery and Parcelforce 48 in the UK and Royal Mail, Transglobal, DHL and Fedex Worldwide. Purchases are very carefully wrapped and packed using high quality packing materials and extra strong boxes. All parcels are comprehensively insured and sent at the risk of Chapman Pugh Ltd.
ALL SHIPPING COSTS ARE REFUNDED IF LESS THAN STATED BELOW:
Shipping Costs:
United Kingdom £15.45
Europe £25.24
United States and Canada £48.07
Rest of the World £45.20
Please message us for a precise shipping quote for Europe and the Rest of the World. It may be possible to obtain lower prices than those stated depending on the shipping address.
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In 1999, Mikimoto produced this stunning 'Limited Edition' Marilyn Monroe pearl necklace or choker - inspired by the pearl necklace or choker given by Baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio to twenty seven year old Marilyn Monroe on their honeymoon in 1954 in Japan. In the previous year Marilyn had appeared in three movies - Niagra, How to Marry a Millionaire and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and had become the most famous actress in the world. Whilst in Japan, Mikimoto and Joe DiMaggio presented Marilyn Monroe with a single strand of perfect round graduated cultured Akoya pearls. It was one of the only pieces of fine jewellery she ever owned.
Mikimoto Kokichi, the son of a noodle shop owner in a seaside village in Japan was fascinated by the pearl divers he saw at the piers. Mikimoto believed that there had to be a way to make the 'accident' of a natural pearl occur on purpose. By 1920 he had changed the world by introducing the finest quality round cultured Akoya pearls. Mikimoto achieved icon status when Marilyn Monroe, the most famous actress in the world was wearing his pearls on every magazine and newspaper cover. Mikimoto remain the most famous producers of the finest high quality perfectly round cultured pearls in the world.
This single strand pearl necklace or choker is 14.96 inches or 38 cm long including the diamond clasp but not the hook that fits into it, and is made of 45 perfect cultured 'A' grade Akoya pearls graduating from 9mm to 7mm attached by an 18 carat white gold bow knot clasp set with one brilliant cut diamond. The clasp is impressed with the makers mark: M and MM 0008. This necklace is more valuable as it is one of the earliest 'Limited Edition' examples.
This rare 'Limited Edition' pearl necklace is accompanied with the original oval leather and velvet box and the original Mikimoto cardboard gift box and a signed Booklet Certificate of Authenticity/Guarantee. The buyers name on this Certificate has been blanked out on the photograph for privacy although the purchaser will see the name when they receive the Booklet. It is the same shaped leather and velvet box that the pearls were presented to Marilyn Monroe by Joe Di Maggio. The original pearl and diamond necklace is displayed in this box when exhibited to the public. Marilyn Monroe's pearl necklace has been on display in many countries worldwide and is now owned by Mikimoto. It is currently on display in their Fifth Avenue store in New York.
There is also an accompanying unused cleaning cloth and leather effect carrying pouch - again unused. This necklace was purchased in 1999 and has had only one owner.
The owner had the necklace reduced slightly in length to fit. It was sold as 16 inches in length and it was reduced to 14.96 inches in length.
14.96 inches or 38 cm in length
45 cultured 'A' grade Akoya pearls graduating from 9mm to 7mm
0.05 carat of brilliant cut diamond
18 carat white gold 750 bow knot clasp
Accompanied by the original oval leather and velvet box and gift box
Accompanied by the original signed Booklet Certificate of Authenticity/Guarantee
Purchased in 1999 when Mikimoto released this 'Limited Edition' Marilyn Monroe necklace or choker
Marked MM 0008 confirming that it is an early 'Limited Edition' example
Pearls symbolise Love and Friendship
Year
Purchased from new in 1999, from Mikimoto Bond Street, London W1.
Designer and Maker
Mikimoto
Makers Mark
The clasp is impressed with the makers mark: M and MM 0008 750.
Mikimoto Certificate of Authenticity/Guarantee.
This is located at the back of the enclosed Booklet. The buyers name has been blanked out on the photograph for privacy. It confirms that this necklace is a Mikimoto cultured pearl product.and refers to an article no: G70116. Please see photograph.
Material
45 cultured 'A' grade Akoya pearls graduating from 9mm to 7mm
0.05 carat of brilliant cut diamond
18 carat white gold bow knot clasp
Condition
This pearl necklace or choker is in an excellent hardly worn condition. It's oval leather box is also in excellent condition. The leather is very soft and has the usual leather marks. There is a small ink mark on the top of the oval leather box. The gift box and the Booklet Certificate of Authenticity are also in excellent condition. Please see photographs.
Dimensions ( L x W x H )
A single strand of graduated Akoya Pearls being 14.96 inches or 38 cm long comprising 45 cultured Akoya pearls graduating from 9mm to 7mm.
Weight
To Be Confirmed.
Shipping
We use trusted couriers in the UK and across the World. We tend to use Royal Mail Special Delivery and Parcelforce 48 in the UK and Royal Mail, Transglobal, DHL and Fedex Worldwide. Purchases are very carefully wrapped and packed using high quality packing materials and extra strong boxes. All parcels are comprehensively insured and sent at the risk of Chapman Pugh Ltd.
ALL SHIPPING COSTS ARE REFUNDED IF LESS THAN STATED BELOW:
Shipping Costs:
United Kingdom £15.45
Europe £25.24
United States and Canada £48.07
Rest of the World £45.20
Please message us for a precise shipping quote for Europe and the Rest of the World. It may be possible to obtain lower prices than those stated depending on the shipping address.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 3/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Or best offer
Category Antique and Vintage Jewellery
Date Late 20th Century
1990s Antiques Material Pearl
Origin Japanese
Item code as1105a048 / Mikimoto MM
Status Sold
£5450.00 
$7143.86 
€6484.41 
$
€
Conversion rates as of 3/OCT/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer. Or best offer
View all stock from
Chapmanpugh Modern Antiques
By appointment only304 Ben Johnson House
Barbican
London
EC2Y 8NQ
Tel : 07739628028
Non UK callers : +44 7739628028
Get directions to Chapmanpugh Modern Antiques
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