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  • miriam haskell jewelry mark frank hess jewelry
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Miriam Haskell Necklace, 1950s Beaded Multi-strand Choker

$395.00

Miriam Haskell Necklace, Vintage 1950s beaded multi-strand choker.

Elegant Miriam Haskell necklace in rich tones of gold.  Another exquisite design from Frank Hess.
Approx. Size (cm): 16.5” long x  3” wide (42 x 7.5).
Condition: Very good.
Era:  1950s.
Mark/Label: Miriam Haskell.
One of a kind vintage piece – Get it before it’s gone.

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Vintage 1950s Miriam Haskell necklace is a sophisticated Frank Hess designed multi-strand choker of  gold faceted glass beads.

Miriam Haskell Necklace Details

  • 10 strand necklace with faceted glass beads in pale gold.
  • Oval beads in ribbed brass.  
  • Smaller spacers between the brass beads and on the each end of the glass beads
  • Elaborate beaded extender and hook.
  • Haskell was known for their elaborate clasps and this one does not disappoint.
  • A signed collector’s piece.

Who Was Miriam Haskell

Miriam Haskell was one of the most important American costume companies of the 20th Century. Haskell, along with Coco Chanel, were rare women at the top of the jewelry industry.  Born in 1899 to Russian immigrant parents, in Tell City, Indiana.  Haskell studied for several years at the University of Chicago. 

Moving to New York City in 1924 with $500 in her pocket, Haskell opened a jewelry boutique in 1926 in the McAlpin Hotel, now an apartment building, in Herald Square.  A second outlet opened within the year at West 57th Street. In the 1930s, the company moved to 392 Fifth Avenue.  The principal designer, Frank Hess, created the company’s signature look of intricate, beaded necklaces and earrings.  All handmade, including elaborate tapestry beading.  

Miriam Haskell was highly popular with Hollywood stars such as Lucille Ball as well as other celebrities including Gloria Vanderbilt, and the Duchess of Windsor. Joan Crawford  reportedly owned almost every Haskell piece produced, from the 1920s through the 1960s.   

Haskell became ill in 1950 and lost control of her company to her brothers. In increasingly ill health, Miriam Haskell died in 1981.  Frank Hess retired in 1960.  The company has gone through several owners and still produces jewelry today.  Designers after Hess include Peter Raines, Larry Vrba, and Millie Petronzio.

Collectors highly price vintage Miriam Haskell jewelry.  In addition, watercolor prints originally used for advertising, showing models wearing large Haskell pieces are also very collectible Unfortunately, Haskell Jewelry was unsigned until the 1950s.  As a result, many unsigned beaded items are misidentified as Haskell.  Jewelry is still made under this mark but is of much lesser quality.

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Items are normally shipped within 3 – 5 business days.  Occasionally, there may an issue with shipping times.  If so, we will let you know at once. Clothing and accessories ship by USPS Priority Mail, UPS, or FedEx, based on the best price. Jewelry ships First Class Insured.

Overseas orders ship International First Class.  International buyers handle all customs duties. PLEASE NOTE effective July 1, 2021, EU members are charged VAT taxes based on the specific country’s tax rates at the time of importation. 

We know you may be wary about buying vintage items. If so, we do offer returns.  After receipt of your vintage pieces, if you are unhappy or the item does not fit, please let Madge know of a return request within 10 days of receipt of merchandise and return items within 30 days after notification. 

We encourage you to read our complete return policy here. After that, if you still have questions please call or text (404) 850-1757.

 

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