I can't figure out how to edit the subject line but it should say late 1950's to early 1960 (which was when I was in Japan). I was nine years old in 1960 when I went with my mother and father to Mikimoto Island in Japan. (My dad was in the Air Force stationed at Tachikawa Air Force Base in, Well ,have you ever heard about changeable clasps? I am using them. It is a Swisss registered mecanism that allows safely to open and close -of course- plus changing clasps and fitted necklace as well. It is composed of 2 special steel or gold keys to be drilled and fixed at the 2 ends' necklace (then easily re-string the pearl necklace)., My girlfriend wants a pearl necklace, and I'd prefer to buy a higher quality used than low quality new. If I knew the maker/designer of this strand, I could Google around. Anybody recognize this maker's mark? Kind of looks like an oyster to me. Obviously not the Mikimoto oyster. Thank you, There is a necklace on Mikimoto's American site, that involves diamonds, akoya and South Sea pearls for an eyewatering price. It is a similar weave which they call a Lace necklace., Even a chain with one pearl, a design which many of our vendors sell, is a finished piece. Check out Meg Ryan in "Sleepless in Seattle" and her GORGEOUS add-a-pearl necklace., Storing pearls properly is important to maintain their luster, prevent scratches, and avoid damage. Here are some tips on how to store your pearls: Keep them in a soft pouch or a separate compartment in a jewelry box: Store your pearls in a soft pouch or in a separate compartment of a jewelry box to prevent them from rubbing against other jewelry and getting scratched. Avoid exposure to .