Miriam Haskell Victorian Style Cameo Pearl Necklace

Miriam Haskell Necklace
Measurements: Length 13” and can be adjusted up to 17”, Pendant Width 3”. Made in USA 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 built a large clientele of rich celebrities for her original handmade jewelry which was produced in limited quantities and is therefore very collectable today. She used some of the best Czech and Austrian stone and glass beads and Japanese simulated pearls in abstract or floral designs. 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.