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For your consideration is an absolutely pristine, collector-grade example of a Mid-Century Mikimoto sterling silver leaf spray brooch. Masterfully crafted in Japan during the 1950sā1960s, this elegant architectural piece balances high-polish silver curves against a beautifully textured, ribbed leaf branch.
Exceptional Pearl Quality & Luster:
The brooch features four perfectly graduated, genuine Akoya cultured pearls. These pearls boast a spectacular, gem-quality "aurora" orient, radiating intense pink, lavender, and soft aquamarine iridescence over a warm ivory-cream body color. The surface luster is sharp and mirror-like, a direct testament to the thick, premium vintage nacre layers characteristic of early Mikimoto productions.
Condition Report:
* Hallmarks: Stamped crisply on the reverse with the iconic Mikimoto maker's mark (a capital "M" inside a clamshell) and the traditional vintage "S" shield stamp signifying fine silver purity.
* Structure: In excellent, near-mint vintage condition. The long sterling pin stem is perfectly straight and rigid.
* Mechanism: The classic roll-over safety catch turns smoothly and locks tightly for exceptionally secure wear.
* Surface: The silver is bright and brilliantly polished with virtually no signs of age-wear or heavy oxidation. The pearls are completely secure in their original settings with flawless nacre surfaces.
Please inspect the provided high-magnification macro photos to appreciate the remarkable luster and crispness of the hallmarks. Ships securely packaged and fully insured. Offers from serious collectors are welcome!
-mint vintage condition in which it was received. It must show no signs of additional wear, chemical cleaning, or altering.
2. Verification: The piece will be thoroughly inspected upon return under magnification to verify that the original, documented Mikimoto hallmarks ("M" in clamshell and "S" shield) and the unique structural formation of the 4 Akoya pearls perfectly match our high-resolution listing photography.
3. Shipping: The buyer is responsible for return shipping costs. We highly recommend using a tracked and insured shipping method, as we cannot issue refunds for items lost or damaged in transit during the return process.
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