A marvelous and generously sized 1950’s pearl spray brooch crafted in sterling silver and set with beautiful Japanese Akoya cultured pearls.

AKOYA PEARL SPRAY BROOCH.

Vintage 1950’s | Sterling Silver | Japanese Marine Cultured Pearls.

RARE FIND! A marvelous and generously sized 1950’s pearl spray brooch crafted in sterling silver and set with beautiful Japanese Akoya cultured pearls.
The design is graceful and airy — delicate silver stems branch outward like a flowering spray, each tipped with luminous pearls and sculpted leaves.

It has that unmistakable mid-century sophistication: refined, feminine, and timeless without feeling fussy.

The pearls have that signature soft mirror-like luster Akoya pearls are famous for — bright, crisp, and elegant against the cool tone of sterling silver.

Similar Akoya pearl brooches currently selling online: well over R2500.

Akoya pearls are the original classic cultured pearl.
Cultivated in saltwater oysters (Pinctada fucata) primarily in Japan.

Commercial culturing perfected in the early 1900s by pioneers like Kokichi Mikimoto, who revolutionized the pearl industry.

Known for: • High luster (that sharp, glowing reflection)
• Round shape.
• Clean, elegant appearance.
• Classic white/cream tones with subtle overtones.

During the 1940s–1960s, Akoya pearls became a symbol of refinement and prosperity — frequently used in fine jewellery and treasured brooches like this one.

They remain one of the most respected pearl types in the world.

Measurements : The brooch measures 6.6cm x 3.6cm.The pearls each measure approx 4.80mm in diameter.The brooch with a weight of 7.2 grams.