Is Miriam Haskell jewelry still being made?

Her vintage items are eagerly collected and the namesake company, which first displayed her jewelry in New York City’s McAlpin Hotel, continues. It is currently listed as Haskell Jewels, LLC.

How can you tell Miriam Haskell jewelry?

The tell tale “Miriam Haskell” mark is easy to find on most pieces. Look on the clasp, pin back, or other area of Haskell jewelry to confirm its origin. The Miriam Haskell Company was sold in 1990. Miriam Haskell costume jewelry pieces are recognizable by the colorful stones, gold filigree work, and seed pearls.

Is Miriam Haskell jewelry real gold?

Miriam Haskell costume jewelry is defined by colorful set stones, gold filigree work and delicate seed pearls. Haskell offered nature-inspired forms via look-alike baroque pearls, glass seed pods and tiny seashells. The team highlighted nature and its many interesting forms through their designs.

How do you identify unsigned Miriam Haskell jewelry?

Clasps are an important element in identifying Haskell pieces. Early unsigned necklaces tend to have box clasps which were quite elaborate and decorated with pearls, beads or rhinestones, and either round, or oblong if the piece had multiple strands.

What kind of jewelry does Miriam Haskell make?

Miriam Haskell jewelry is known for quality components, intricate hand work, and stylish design in their jewelry. We buy and sell necklaces, lariats, clips, brooches, bracelets, earrings and parures, both early unsigned Frank Hess pieces and signed Miriam Haskell jewelry.

When did Miriam Haskell start making horseshoes?

If a piece of Haskell has a correct mark, it was made after 1947. The earliest mark used was Miriam Haskell in a circle stamped into the metal. Beginning in 1948, what collectors call the “horseshoe” mark was used for a couple of years (although a handful of backstock horseshoe plaques were affixed to a few pieces in later decades.)

How are beads and pearls wired in Haskell?

Very early Haskell pieces had as backs metal plates that were pierced with small round holes at regular intervals (NOT mesh). Beads and pearls were then wired by hand directly on to this base. This back was then left uncovered, giving the piece an ”unfinished” look.

Who are some famous people who wore Haskell jewelry?

Some of the stars who loved Haskell jewelry included Lucille Ball, who wore Haskell pieces on her TV show. Joan Crawford was another loyal customer. She collected Haskells from the late 1930s through the 1960s.