Please click-on the above image to see upclose. Baseball great, Joe DiMaggio had this graduated Akoya cultured pearl necklace specially designed for Marilyn Monroe. It is of similar quality and style as the Mikimoto necklace called "The Marilyn Monroe". It measures 16 inches with a 18K Yellow or White Gold clasp: 14 inches of "AA" 7-7.5mm pearls, 2 inches of "AAA" 8-8.5mm pearls, and (1) "AAA" 8.75mm center pearl. Pearls available in white with a hint of pink. Other pearl colors and lengths available by request. Please specify yellow or white gold clasp in the comment field. This gorgeous necklace retails for over $4,500. Rarity - Market supply and demand forces determine worldwide prices. Cultured pearls from Japan command a higher price than pearls from other regions. Our saltwater cultured pearls, from the prized Akoya oyster, are sourced directly from Japan. Since 1999, cultured pearls have appreciated in value at least 10%. Samples and appraisal information are also available by request. Please e-mail me at john@theculturedpearl.com or call (888) 348-8995. |