{"product_id":"a-marvelous-and-generously-sized-1950-s-pearl-spray-brooch-crafted-in-sterling-silver-and-set-with-beautiful-japanese-akoya-cultured-pearls","title":"A marvelous and generously sized 1950’s pearl spray brooch crafted in sterling silver and set with beautiful Japanese Akoya cultured pearls.","description":"\u003cp\u003eAKOYA PEARL SPRAY BROOCH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 1950’s | Sterling Silver | Japanese Marine Cultured Pearls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRARE FIND! A marvelous and generously sized 1950’s pearl spray brooch crafted in sterling silver and set with beautiful Japanese Akoya cultured pearls.\u003cbr\u003eThe design is graceful and airy — delicate silver stems branch outward like a flowering spray, each tipped with luminous pearls and sculpted leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has that unmistakable mid-century sophistication: refined, feminine, and timeless without feeling fussy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pearls have that signature soft mirror-like luster Akoya pearls are famous for — bright, crisp, and elegant against the cool tone of sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar Akoya pearl brooches currently selling online: well over R2500.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAkoya pearls are the original classic cultured pearl.\u003cbr\u003eCultivated in saltwater oysters (Pinctada fucata) primarily in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial culturing perfected in the early 1900s by pioneers like Kokichi Mikimoto, who revolutionized the pearl industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for: • High luster (that sharp, glowing reflection)\u003cbr\u003e• Round shape.\u003cbr\u003e• Clean, elegant appearance.\u003cbr\u003e• Classic white\/cream tones with subtle overtones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1940s–1960s, Akoya pearls became a symbol of refinement and prosperity — frequently used in fine jewellery and treasured brooches like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey remain one of the most respected pearl types in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements : 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Expedition With Jones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50872188502322,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/2110\/1106\/files\/20260125-135108.jpg?v=1769511250","url":"https:\/\/expeditionwithjones.com\/products\/a-marvelous-and-generously-sized-1950-s-pearl-spray-brooch-crafted-in-sterling-silver-and-set-with-beautiful-japanese-akoya-cultured-pearls","provider":"Expedition With Jones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}