Needed: more info on Mikis

[Caitlin]

There is a guide to Mikimotos article on eBay LINK
Here is a quote:

Japanese and International Mikimoto brand names:

There are 5 common U.S. Mikimoto lines in total. They go in this order: Mikimoto (The highest quality line), Blue Lagoon, Gordon's Classic collection (this line is only available in 'Gordon's Jewelers'), Sea Magic (available at chain-jewelry stores in malls), Zales Signature Collection (available in Zales Jewelry stores). These are all exclusive lines distributed by Mikimoto. They should not be confused with Mikimoto brand pearls. These lines represent high quality pearls at a good value, although they do not meet the Mikimoto brand control standards, the pearls still have good luster and value. Markings of "S" (purposely mislabeled as platinum), "SIL", "14K", "585" and "750" are Mikimoto export items.

In Japan there are five common Mikimoto lines: Mikimoto, (as in the U.S. the highest quality line), Mikimoto Pearl Island, (selected boutiques using Mikimoto pearls in outsourced settings), Perlita, (exclusive to selected boutiques and becoming harder to find), Mikimoto Gift Selection, (Mikimoto brand name packaging in non trademarked jewelry settings and value grade pearls), and Mikimoto International, (design accessories such as clocks, watches, photo frames, bookmarkers and other non jewelry related items). It is also important to note that independent jewelers in Japan use Mikimoto wholesale lot pearls in very fine quality non-trademarked pieces. Markings of "18k", "950" (silver), and "pt950", "pt850" is the standard used by the finest jewelry made in Japan.

 

[pattye]

Caitlin, I realize you are just quoting an ebay article,

Under microscopic magnification, a unique pattern of lines, or roadmap as it referred to, becomes apparent. All authentic Mikimoto pearls have a distinguished roadmap pattern that experienced pearl jewelers will recognize.

Although there is much good information in the above article, I doubt that the above statement is true. Perhaps they mean akoya pearls in general can be identified by nacre pattern?

If it were true that Miki's could be identified by microscopic examination, then it would be reasonable to say that Pearl Paradise pearls could be identified by microscopic examination!

The ebay store that provided the info on Miki's has a rating of 97.1 and a fraudulent listing of cfwp as akoya here:http://cgi.ebay.com/Akoya-Japan-4mm-22-inch-Cream-Pink-Pearl-Necklace-NR-/150432908994?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item23068006c2

 

[jshepherd]

Caitlin, I realize you are just quoting an ebay article,

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Although there is much good information in the above article, I doubt that the above statement is true. Perhaps they mean akoya pearls in general can be identified by nacre pattern?

If it were true that Miki's could be identified by microscopic examination, then it would be reasonable to say that Pearl Paradise pearls could be identified by microscopic examination!

The ebay store that provided the info on Miki's has a rating of 97.1 and a fraudulent listing of cfwp as akoya here:http://cgi.ebay.com/Akoya-Japan-4mm-22-inch-Cream-Pink-Pearl-Necklace-NR-/150432908994?cmd=ViewItem&pt=US_Fine_Necklaces_Pendants&hash=item23068006c2

I remember reading that on eBay a while ago. The entire first paragraph makes no sense whatsoever. The writer really doesn't know the subject.

 

[Caitlin]

I had to take the first paragraph out.

Now in the part that's left, how accurate is the description of Miki's sublines?