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Miriam Haskell Pearl Choker

Vintage 1930's Miriam Haskell Cul Pearl & Vintage Crystal Choker
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Maywood, NJ
Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th
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Vintage 1930s American Baroque Choker Necklaces

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Crystal, Cultured Pearl

Miriam Haskell 1950s Triple Strand Freshwater Pearl Rhinestone Choker Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in San Diego, CA
Spectacular vintage 50s signed MIRIAM HASKELL triple strand freshwater faux pearl choker necklace
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Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Miriam Haskell Five Strand Baroque Pearl Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Miriam Haskell's classic five strand choker necklace of signature baroque pearls with adjustable
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Vintage 1950s American Choker Necklaces

Important Miriam Haskell Massive Pale Emerald Bead and Crystal Collar/Tiara
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Rare and important Miriam Haskell Massive Pale Emerald Bead and Crystal Collar set with pave rose
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

1960s Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell Black Faceted Glass & Crystal Choker
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Maywood, NJ
Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th
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Vintage 1960s American Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces

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Crystal

Miriam Haskell Pearl and Gilt Filigree Necklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Miriam Haskell signature baroque pearl and Russian gold plate filigree choker necklace with
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Vintage 1960s American Beaded Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze, Gilt Metal

Amourelle Frank Hess Set Choker Necklace Pendant Brooch Earrings Miriam Haskell
By Amourelle
Located in Sausalito, CA
, made by Kramer and designed by Frank Hess, who had become famous as the head designer for Miriam
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Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

MiriamHaskell 1945 PeacockBeads Parure WiredBraceletEarrings 16StrandNecklace
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
demand in post-war America, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess created this peacock-colors parure
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Vintage 1940s American Baroque Revival Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

MiriamHaskell 1930s Hess TorsadeSet GiltFiligreeCap FauxPearls Earrings & Choker
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
During the Art Deco period, Miriam Haskell's first designer Frank Hess designed this blue-and-white
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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Brass, Gilt Metal, Yellow Gold

MiriamHaskell Late1920s Hess SignatureGrapeClusterPendant GlassPearl Necklace
By Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell
Located in Chicago, IL
Parisian lampwork-master Louis Rousselet for American entrepreneur Miriam Haskell and her first designer
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Vintage 1920s American Baroque Revival Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Silver

HaskellStyle PostWarII GlassLampworkPearlBeads GreenMetallic Filigree Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an excellent mid-century Japanese reproduction of a Miriam Haskell glass green-tone and
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Baroque Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Pearl, Silver, Mixed Metal, Gold

Rare William De Lillo Jeweled Gilt Metal & Leather Evening Bag
By William De Lillo
Located in Miami Beach, FL
for reputable fine jewelry houses such as; Cartier, Harry Winston and Miriam Haskell. before branching
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Mid-20th Century Evening Bags and Minaudières

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1950s Miriam Haskell Multi Strand Pearl Choker with Floral Filigree Rhinestone
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MIRIAM HASKELL PEARL CHOKER
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this choker by Miriam Haskell, whose mid-century designs are much sought after. A pearl choker, swept
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Miriam Haskell Stunning Gold Tone Metal & Faux Pearl Bib Style Choker
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Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
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Miriiam Haskell Classic Pearl Choker
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Classic Miriam Haskell signature faux pearl choker 15". 15MM pearls. Excellent
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Miriam Haskell Elegant multi-strand costume seed pearl choker necklace c 1950s The mid-century
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Faceted citrine glass and gilded metal parure, Miriam Haskell, 1960s
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A very sumptuous and very glamorous parure, necklace, bracelet and earrings, from Miriam Haskell in
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Miriam Haskell faux coral and gilt collar, 1970s
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Miriam Haskell Seven Strands Pearl Choker
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1950s Miriam Haskell Pink Glass Choker Necklace
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of this five strand pearl necklace from Miriam Haskell. The cameo is flanked by and backed with her
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Vintage Signed 1950s Miriam Haskell Double Strand Faux Pearl Choker Necklace
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Vintage luxurious Miriam Haskell 5 strands long pearl Necklace
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Circa 1960' Vintage luxurious Miriam Haskell 5 strands long faux pearl Necklace. Large Flower
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1950s HASKELL Multistrand Baroque Pearl Venetian Glass Elaborate Necklace
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Miriam Haskell Pearl Choker For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate miriam haskell pearl choker for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gilt metal, gold and brass. Making the right choice when shopping for a miriam haskell pearl choker may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing miriam haskell pearl choker — no matter the origin — is easy, but Miriam Haskell, Amourelle and Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a miriam haskell pearl choker featuring pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a ball cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. Finding a miriam haskell pearl choker for sale for women should be easy, but there are 1 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Miriam Haskell Pearl Choker?

The price for a miriam haskell pearl choker starts at $350 and tops out at $4,750 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,094.

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We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

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