Miriam Haskell Signed Vintage Baroque Pearl Butterfly Necklace Multi-Strand Gilt

Name: Miriam Haskell Signed Vintage Baroque Pearl Butterfly Necklace Multi-Strand Gilt
Brand: Miriam Haskell
SKU: 188914473876
Price: 695.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 695.00

Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent

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Description

View Miriam Haskell Signed Vintage Baroque Pearl Butterfly Necklace Multi-Strand Gilt with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is a particularly unusual and elaborate Haskell design, with two large articulated butterfly motifs connecting the upper pearl strands to the cascading lower strands. The necklace is finished with a substantial, highly decorative round floral-style clasp bearing the oval MIRIAM HASKELL signature plaque. Beautiful vintage Miriam Haskell multi-strand necklace featuring wonderfully irregular, luminous baroque-style imitation pearls, ornate gilt-metal butterfly stations, and a distinctive signed Haskell clasp. This is a particularly unusual and elaborate Haskell design, with two large articulated butterfly motifs connecting the upper pearl strands to the cascading lower strands. The necklace is finished with a substantial, highly decorative round floral-style clasp bearing the oval MIRIAM HASKELL signature plaque . The irregularity and texture of the pearls are especially characteristic of vintage Haskell's sought-after baroque pearl jewelry. The pearls have a lovely creamy ivory color with a luminous, nacre-like surface and vary naturally in shape and size. Details Designer: Miriam Haskell Era: Vintage, believed to be mid-century, approximately 1950s Signature: Oval MIRIAM HASKELL plaque on clasp Pearls: Irregular baroque-style imitation glass pearls Metal: Gilt/gold-tone base metal Design: Multi-strand necklace with two detailed butterfly stations Construction: Intricately wired vintage construction Color: Cream/ivory pearls with warm antique-gold tone metal Closure: Large decorative box-style clasp Measurements: Total necklace length 13 inches, biggest pearl is 1/2 inch, butterfly is 1 inch, clasp is 1/2 inch in diameter. Don’t have a way of major measuring grams. Two strings of pearls from clasp to butterflies, three strands from butterflies to bottom of necklace. Condition Very good vintage condition for its age, with the expected signs of age and use associated with vintage costume jewelry. The gilt finish has some natural variation/patina consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully , as the photographs are an important part of the description and show the actual necklace being offered. The necklace has not been chemically tested for metal content , and the pearls have not been gemologically tested. They are being described as vintage imitation/baroque glass pearls based on their appearance and the known materials traditionally used in Miriam Haskell jewelry. Please note: This is vintage jewelry and is not represented as solid gold or as containing natural/cultured pearls. A wonderful statement piece for a Miriam Haskell collector, vintage jewelry enthusiast, or anyone who appreciates the extraordinary craftsmanship and romantic designs of mid-century costume jewelry. Please see photographs for the exact piece, condition, signature, construction, and details. Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Miriam Haskell.