Most of the time it is easy to tell these pieces apart from Haskell’s more luxe lines since the quality doesn’t compare. Haskell to be used on lower quality mass-produced department store jewelry. However, some collectors feel the business “sold out” during this later period by allowing the name M. Even into the 2000s, quality faux pearls were used along with other impeccable touches on the company’s high-end lines. When Vrba left to pursue his own business in 1978, Millie Petronzio quite capably took over Haskell’s design team refocusing on more traditional Haskell styles.Īll these designers carried on the tradition of incorporating quality components and skilled craftsmanship into Haskell jewelry while adding their own vision to the designs. He also veered in a different direction by using alternative materials like wood, shells, and natural stones in some of his in his pieces to appeal to a new generation of consumers. Known by his friends as Larry, this designer is credited for the tremendously popular Egyptian revival jewelry sold by Miriam Haskell during the mid-1970s.
Peter Raines briefly took his place when he left.Īfter Raines came Lawrence Vrba. He stayed with the firm through the late 1960s and then partnered with William DeLillo to start a new business. 1950s gold-toned flower clip/screw back earrings with wired-on center baroque faux pearl and wired-on faux mini-pearls and pronged-in round rhinestones. pin: diameter: 2-3/8' earrings: length: 1-1/4:, width: 1' 1950s Miriam Haskell Flower Earrings. While not as well-known as some other heads of Haskell’s design team, he did sketch a number of popular collections. Pin signed MIRIAM HASKELL on oval plaque earrings signed on clipbacks.
Bottom line, many Haskell designs are intricately crafted and need to be very carefully examined for damage before making a purchase.Īfter Hess left Haskell, Robert Clark became the lead designer for the company. Hard to clean verdigris can also be present on tiny spacer beads, especially when it comes to faux pearl necklaces. This causes the wiring to break and tiny components are easily lost. Pieces that combine brass wiring with faux pearls are notorious for having verdigris present – a bright, bluish-green encrustation or patina caused by atmospheric oxidation. The real pitfalls of Haskell jewelry, however, are the damage issues that come along with it. All these pieces were unmarked, which can further throw collectors trying to identify them because many can be quite sloppy when viewed from the back. Brooches and clips had the decorative components sewn or wired onto disks made of plastic or perforated metal. These were sewn or affixed to woven cord to fashion necklaces and bracelets. 1stDibs's price starts at US $225 and tops out at US $2,107, while pieces like these can sell for US $475.In contrast, during the World War II era traditional materials were hard to come by so alternatives like wooden beads, genuine seashells, and plastic elements were used instead. Prices for Miriam Haskell drop earrings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. If you are looking for additional options, many customers also consider drop earrings by John Hardy, Maggoosh and Marina J. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th Century. victorian and modern are among the most popular styles of Miriam Haskell drop earrings available on 1stDibs. faceted prong milk glass beads in the center and black swirl plastic beads around. This collection contains 32 pieces as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. vintage miriam haskell signed black & white round clip on earring - single. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Miriam Haskell jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Miriam Haskell crystal drop earrings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. These unique items were designed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal. 1stDibs offers a range of Miriam Haskell drop earrings.
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