Composition: pearls, crystals, metal Production method: handmade Condition: very good (minor scratches on the pearl) Dimensions: adjustable Color: gold, white Marking: none Country: USA Period: 1940-1950 Jewelry Style: Retro Market value: 220-450 EUR
Miriam Haskell (1899-1981) jewelry is very popular and highly collectible. M. Haskell's vintage jewelry, especially from her golden period of the 1930s and 1940s, is highly sought after by collectors and commands high prices. We purchased this bracelet at auction as Miriam Haskell jewelry, but it is not marked with the Miriam Haskell mark. Sources indicate that there was no permanent signature on the jewelry until 1948.
What confirms the authenticity of this bracelet? First, the handmade wire construction: The bracelet features wire connections, a characteristic of Miriam Haskell jewelry, especially those made from the 1930s to the 1960s. This method was used instead of glue, ensuring durability and quality. Second, the filigree details: Openwork metal details, often oxidized or gold-plated, are characteristic of Haskell designs. They give the jewelry a distinctive and recognizable style. Third, the irregular surfaces of the pearls: Baroque imitation pearl beads with uneven surfaces were often used in Haskell's works, especially in the 1950s. Fourth, the stylized metal flowers with three or four curved petals are an extremely common Miriam Haskell component, produced by French filigree suppliers (e.g. Louis Rousselet and others). Fifth, the joining of two plates and wires (seen in the photo) is a characteristic handmade wire construction method used by Miriam Haskell from the 1930s to around the 1960s.
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