Miriam Haskell Faux Turquoise Earrings

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View Miriam Haskell Faux Turquoise Earrings with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It wasn’t long before her spectacular, custom-made jewels were sought after, collected and cherished. While Miriam would bring her young design artist, Frank Hess, Chanel was alone. They would talk. Very Rare Vintage Miriam Haskell Faux Turquoise crystal earrings in very good condition. Statement Piece...Collectors item! BORN IN 1899, AT THE HEIGHT OF THE ART NOUVEAU VANGUARD She was one of four children, and the daughter of small-town merchants in New Albany, Indiana. Some 30 years later, Miriam Haskell would have tea with Coco Chanel while selecting the upcoming season’s beads at Madame Gripoix’s- the finest source in Paris. While Miriam would bring her young design artist, Frank Hess, Chanel was alone. They would talk. Share ideas. Trade fashion celeb secrets. They were among a new class: independent women who began their careers designing jewelry to complement high fashion clothing in an exclusive boutique. MIRIAM HASKELL OPENED HER FIRST BOUTIQUE IN 1926, “LE BIJOU DE L’HEURE” IN NEW YORK'S McALPIN HOTEL. She created collections for the society women of her day, the lavish productions of Flo Ziegfeld, as well as the couture of Coco Chanel. Joan Crawford, Lucille Ball, the Duchess of Windsor, to name a few, were among her greatest patrons. It wasn’t long before her spectacular, custom-made jewels were sought after, collected and cherished. If history is any indication of the value of a Miriam Haskell piece, today’s collection promises continued appreciation- be it at an auction house, by chic women throughout the world or simply by generations to come. Her vintage pieces can command high prices from collectors. Approximate Measurements: Diameter 1.5” Made in USA 100% Authentic Please check my other listings! NY State residents will be charged Sales Tax! Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Earrings. Brand: Miriam Haskell.

Brand

Miriam Haskell

Country/Region of Manufacture

United States

Metal

Brass

Featured Refinements

Miriam Haskell Earring

Signed

Yes

Jewelry Department

Fashion