MIRIAM HASKELL 50'S RARE 2PC SUITE: Faux Emerald & Pearl Gold Gilt Brass Accents

Description: Please read the description and take a look at the pictures, as I may unintentionally omit something from the written description. Also take a look at the item details as they are part of the description as well. I have tried to show pictures from every angle so you can assess the condition for yourself. FAMILY HEIRLOOM MUSEUM QUALITY VINTAGE HAUTE COUTURE DESIGNER COSTUME JEWELRY You may place a bid at a discounted rate, or you may BUY IT NOW. Similar sets sell for $950 and upwards depending on the condition. I prefer not to separate the pieces in this set, so, you are welcomed to send me a message if you want to negotiate a price before bidding starts. All reasonable offers are considered MIRIAM HASKELL 50'S 2PC SUITE: Faux Flawed Emerald Beads Faux Pearls Gilt Brass Accents For your consideration, a rare and absolutely gorgeous single string/strand rope/opera length necklace and matching earrings designed and hand made for Miriam Haskell CIRCA 1950's The necklace is a strand/string of ovoid flawed emerald art glass beads with stations of gold gilt filigree brass bead caps, small donut shaped corrugated brass beads and tiny rondelle faux pearls. The beads are accentuated by gold gilt bead caps and tiny gold gilt spacer beads. It fastens with a decorated gold gilt filigree box clasp. The clasp is decorated with small baroque mabé pearl and it is signed “MIRIAM HASKELL”. The necklace is fairly long and can be worn draped with other necklaces or wrapped around the neck at least twice. The earrings are the exact match to the necklace. and also hand made for Miriam Haskell CIRCA 1950's. They are clusters with dangles and fasten with paddle clip backs. The head of the earrings are oval wreath shaped with a large oval shaped white baroque glass mabé pearl in the center. A ring of small rondelle shaped glass pearls and filigree rondelle beads encircle the mabé pearl. The beads and faux pearls are hand wired to a gold gilt brass base. The dangle is a flawed emerald art glass bead. It is ovoid in shape like those of the necklace. Both earrings are signed “ HASKELL” on the back of the paddle clip. The earrings have a good solid weight and the design has an unusually exotic look and feel of real gold, and semi-precious gems. The necklace and earrings each have a good solid weight and the set has an unusually exotic look and feel of real gold, and semi-precious gems. The beads and brass accents used in construction of the earrings and necklace are of the best quality and contribute to its smooth finish, exquisite beauty and well preserved condition. It will appreciate in value over the years if gently worn and carefully stored. DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT: All measurements are approximate and taken at longest/widest points. Necklace ~46”L ends to end and includes the box clasp not the latch. Ovoid Beads are ½” x ⅜”. It is fairly heavy and weighs approximately 132 grams. Earrings ~ 3”L. The head of each earring is oval and measures approximately 1½” x 1". The emerald ovoid beads in the dangles are ½” x ⅜”. Each earring weighs 13 grams. CONDITION: Please note this is pre-owned 1950's vintage jewelry and it has been gently worn. It originally belonged to a relative and has been in storage in a dust free and temperature controlled storage facility since I received it in 1980’s. The findings of the necklace and earrings are all original and fairly well preserved. The flawed emerald art glass beads are well preserved with no cracks, bruises or chips. The threading of the necklace has no fraying or stretching. There is some tarnish to the gold gilt brass findings of the necklace and they have a Russian gold color. However, it is not unsightly or distracting. The box clasp of the necklace fastens securely. The back of the box clasp has some wear, tiny scratches in the metal and tarnish, but nothing unsightly or distracting. The mabé pearl on the box clasp has no peeling or nicks. There is no tarnish or patina to the gold gilt filigree brass base of the earrings. The clip backs are shiny and clean and they look gently worn if ever. The gold gilt brass bead findings have a Russian gold color. The flawed emerald art glass beads of the dangles are well preserved with no cracks, bruises or chips. The paddle backs of the earrings both fasten securely and fit with a slight pinch. Structurally, all pieces of this set are very well preserved with minor flaws, of tarnish as mentioned above. The set is extremely rare and highly desirable. You will not be disappointed with this purchase. PLEASE REMEMBER, THAT SOME VINTAGE PIECES ARE FRAGILE DUE TO AGE and should be handled gently and with care. This item is being SOLD AS IS. ABSOLUTELY NO OVERSEAS RETURNS. However, I will take returns within 3-5 business days after receipt and inspection of the jewelry, ONLY if TRULY not as described, and your mailing address is in the USA. Returns impact my rating negatively and I do endeavor to reduce the incidence of returns by answering your queries, uploading lots of pictures and doing a detailed description of the item. To reduce likelihood of returns, please ask questions before you bid or buy if there is anything you do not understand in this listing, or if you see something in the pictures which I did not mention in the description. I try my best to describe the item, but I am not an expert and I may have overlooked something it is not my intention to willfully neglect or mislead, so please use your judgment and ask questions ask for more pics. Colors may differ slightly in computers.ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR WITHIN 3 days. I DO NOT ACCEPT E-CHECKS. If you need more time, please let me know. All payments are managed by eBay. I ship within 24 hrs of confirmation by eBay of payment received. BUYER PAYS FOR SHIPPING Overseas buyers please arranged with shipping agents in the USA prior to bidding/buying, or you may use eBay International Delivery service. Please note that International Buyers are responsible for paying local customs and import duties where they apply in their country of destination I value your support and want your buying experience to be pleasant and enjoyable and above all else, I want you to be satisfied when you see your item. Please feel free to ask questions before placing a bid. Thank you for your interest.

Price: 450 USD

Location: San Antonio, Texas

End Time: 2024-11-14T21:30:52.000Z

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