Thanks for writing in with your good Mikimoto question about your Mikimoto Pearls which are objects of beauty to cherish today and for generations to come. PPS followed by a number on Mikimoto Pearl item tags, I believe is the Style Number.
Thank you again for writing in.
Warm Regards,
Yvonne Hammouda Eyre.
Tag Info - Mikimoto Pendant & Earrings - 1990s by: Anonymous
Hello Mia. Sorry to piggyback here, but I also was wondering what the letters/numbers on the back of my gold/black tag on my Mikimoto pendant and earrings set from the 1990s meant. My top line reads: PPS. My second line reads: 1006K. Any information is much appreciated. Thank you very much.
Thank you Mia - Mikimoto grading Pearls by: Yvonne
Thank you, Mia for your insights on the Mikimoto pearl grading system and inventory numbers - this information will be very helpful to the many visitors who own Mikimoto pearls and uncertain what the numbers on the tags means.
Some years ago, I was informed by what I thought was a reliable source that Mikimoto pearls were not always marked in the early days, when the company first started to produce the pearls. The M in the clam shell signature on the clasp was not present - Mia as you worked for Mikimoto would you be able to confirm (or refute) this for me? Kind Regards Yvonne
Top Line of Tag is an Inventory Control # by: Mia
Mikimoto holds the Highest Standard of Pearis still today.
I am sure you may know The Bottom line on the Mikimoto Inventory Tag means the Pearls are on a very slight gradation from 7mm to 7.5 mm, and the Mikimoto Grade of Pearl is an A1.
Mikimoto Grades their pearls as such: AAA highest AA A+ A1 (They are "grading" based on a "Round" Pearl, because Baroque Pearls may have types of Texture Imperfections on the Surface..) The "Grading" is based on Surface Imperfections & Luster...
A1 being the lowest "quality" they will carry... Which is NOTHING to pout about. They are still Gorgeous, and the Best of the Best.
An FYI: Always Show pearls on WHITE. (not beige, not even off-white Background...) NEVER USE COLOR. This was The Very First Rule I learned from the Company Mikimoto some Years ago... Whether Displaying, Selling, or Listing your Pearls on Internet, Always use White.
Could it be a date? by: Anonymous
Lucky you! They are beautiful pearls Gisella - I'm just wondering...did your ex give them to you around 1975 by any chance? Could the top line be a date perhaps? Just a thought.
