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The First Cultured Pearl Necklace

Pearl — The Taisho-ren necklace of 49 large cultured pearls with a 14mm centre pearl, hand-selected over a decade

The originalThe Taisho-ren necklace of 49 large cultured pearls with a 14mm centre pearl, hand-selected over a decadeSee the documented piece →

The First Cultured Pearl Necklace is associated, in the documented record, with a reported Pearl. The Taisho-ren necklace of 49 large cultured pearls with a 14mm centre pearl, hand-selected over a decade.

Within the Legacy Diamond Icon Archive this entry sits alongside the great pearl stories — a reference point for the cut, the colour and the moment it marked. The full Legacy Story for this icon is being written; the verified specifications, provenance and sources below are confirmed today.

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What diamond or jewel is associated with The First Cultured Pearl Necklace?
The First Cultured Pearl Necklace is associated, in the documented record, with a Pearl. The Taisho-ren necklace of 49 large cultured pearls with a 14mm centre pearl, hand-selected over a decade.
What era and origin is it from?
Origin / association: Japan.
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RegionJapan

Reported. This is an editorial reference compiled from public sources — a record of notable jewels in history, not a statement of endorsement or of any association with Legacy. Source: primary reference. Last verified July 2026.

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