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I was not familiar with this brand but I see one currently on eBay listed at $149.95, but it is shorter than yours. That listing says "Originally from Forman Cutler Co. From New York." Pre-owned pearls don't tend to sell for much money, unfortunately. If this is a sentimental piece, as it...

I read on Pricescope's Pearl forum that "Best of the Best" is the term used in Japan for the Reserve/AAA strands. Yssie is very familiar with Mikimoto. Maybe post on that forum too. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/mikimoto-best-of-the-best.285803/

My understanding is that Mikimoto does indeed certify their necklaces, provided they come with the original clasp. The service isn't cheap, though. The clasp looks genuine. In your photographs some of the pearls appear not to be entirely round, as they should be. Is this just distortion from...

They look real to me, and akoyas-- some baroque. Lovely variety of overtones.

The new photos helped. They are dyed freshwater pearls from China. They are solid nacre and should be very durable. I don't think anyone was trying to disparage your pearls, but rather just to be a bit humorous about the PJS stamp on the clasp. We on this forum love pearls, and we don't save...

In this photo they appear to be somewhat egg-shaped / off round. But there can be distortion from the camera. Are they actually fully round? If they are truly round, then they are dyed akoyas. (Akoyas do not come in those dark colors naturally). If they are actually that eggy shape, then they...

The manufacturer of the clasp may not be the maker of the pearl items. If you would like help in identifying the type of pearls themselves, we'll need more photos of them.

I'd go with iii. the silver blue baroque akoya bracelet!

The code is one provided by Pearl Paradise. Enjoy learning more about pearls!

@Juan Vito, You may be interested in taking the Cultured Pearl Association of America's "Pearls As One" course, which is available in English and some other languages. This is the website, and I am messaging you a code to take the course for free: www.pearlasone.org

I don't see any reason to doubt that it is what it purports to be. Let's see what others who are more familiar with Mikimoto think.

Good photos and information. They are akoyas of average quality with a manufactured clasp. I'm guessing 1950s-1960s. I think they may have been restrung so you won't need to do that for a while. I do not recognize the brand mark. Enjoy wearing them!

The surface, the luster, the colors...not like Tahitians. When you see more Tahitians you will begin to see the differences.

@Juan Vito, to me they look like dyed Chinese freshwater pearls.

I also tend to play with long necklaces. Just do it with clean hands when possible, and wipe the pearls with a soft microfiber cloth before you put them away. Now and then dampen the cloth.