Composition: gold-plated brass, glass crystals Production method: handmade Condition: very good Dimensions (length): 140 cm Color: gold, white Marking: "Miriam Haskell, PATENT 3427691” Country: USA Time period: 1959 Jewelry style: Baroque revival Collectible value: 280-400 EUR This is an authentic, artistically designed Miriam Haskell necklace, with both collectible, aesthetic and commercial value.1950-1960, when Miriam Haskell created exceptional long chains with embedded clear crystals and baroque-inspired shapes. The chain segments are unique, with textured spiral patterns characteristic of Miriam Haskell's style. The chain pattern - this type of intricately engraved, massive brass links with a "snail shell" motif were often used by Miriam Haskell as early as the late 1950s. The clear, openly mounted glass crystals (open-back) are inserted, this is a classic Haskell design feature. The details - spiral metal ornaments - perfectly match the textured chain and show the artistic construction. The unique textured metal and glass elements make it unique even among Haskell's creations. This model is in demand among collectors of vintage couture and Mad Men-era costume jewelry.
Miriam Haskell (1899-1981) jewelry is very popular and highly collectible. M. Haskell's vintage jewelry, especially from the golden period of the 1930s and 1940s, is highly sought after by collectors and commands high prices. This necklace is marked "Miriam Haskell" (the mark is oval and the imprint extends to the other side), dating to the 1940s and 1950s.
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