Mikimoto 18ct White Gold 5.5mm White Akoya Pearl Necklace, PPL 129 WA. Over a century ago, Kokichi Mikimoto succeeded in creating the world\'s first cultured pearl. His quest for perfection and his love for these pure, lustrous gems of the sea were the guiding forces that built the house of Mikimoto. This feminine Mikimoto necklace features 18 exquisite 5.5 x 5.75mm white Akoya cultured pearls that are sequenced along an elegant 18ct white gold chain, measuring 40cm in length. This necklace comes beautifully packaged in a unique Mikimoto presentation box with a certificate of authenticity.