Vintage Miriam Haskell Jewelry

Miriam Haskell opened her first shop in New York in the 1920s and built one of the most admired names in American costume jewelry. Working with designer Frank Hess, the company became known for hand-wired construction, with seed pearls, glass beads and rhinestones fixed to antique gold-tone filigree backs, so that each piece was assembled by hand. Haskell jewelry was not marked in its early years, and signed pieces became standard later, which is why style and construction matter for identification. The company continued long after its founder retired, and vintage Haskell necklaces, brooches and earrings remain highly collected for their craftsmanship and romantic, layered designs.

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