Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Canadian, American, 1936-2020

It didn’t matter that Marilyn F. Cooperman didn’t have any formal training when well-known American luxury jeweler Fred Leighton asked her to design jewelry. By then, she had written professionally about fashion, established her own clothing company, and built up so much New York City chutzpah that she could have made it anywhere.

When she was 20 years old, the Toronto-born Cooperman moved to New Zealand and wrote a newspaper column about fashion and beauty. In 1963, she relocated to New York City and opened her first clothing company, Max and Marilyn, where she sold Art Deco–inspired clothing to department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman and Bloomingdale’s.

Cooperman designed a collection of resort wear for Fred Leighton’s apparel store, but by the mid-1970s, she returned to writing and worked as a fashion director for Seventeen magazine and later held editing roles at Simplicity and Vogue Patterns.

In 1987, Leighton, an esteemed red carpet jeweler who has become known for bringing antique and 20th-century jewels to a discerning international clientele, asked Cooperman to design accessories for his store on Madison Avenue. She accepted his offer and took up studies on wax casting at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

After five years of designing for Leighton, Cooperman opened her own jewelry company, Marilyn F. Cooperman, Inc. Her earrings were brightly colored, eye-catching confections that featured opals, rubies and blue sapphires, and she created innovative, alluring bracelets that mixed patinated silver and 18-karat gold. Her accessories were a hit, especially among celebrities, political figures and royalty.

Cooperman’s jewelry is held in the collections of the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City, the Yale University Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. She was on the Board of the American Society of Jewelry Historians.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Marilyn F. Cooperman earrings, brooches and rings.

Creator: Marilyn Cooperman

Marilyn Cooperman Peridot Slice Pins- Full Set of Three

$29,500 / set

Marilyn Cooperman Peridot Slice Pins- Full Set of Three

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Marilyn Cooperman (1936-2020) was an exclusive New York based designer, whose work was coveted and collected by true jewelry connoisseurs. Pieces of hers are in the permanent collections of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, The Yale University Museum and The Museum of Arts and Design. Cooperman's designs were noteworthy for the use of mixed metals (generally patinated silver and 18kt gold) and the unique combinations of stones. This set of three brooches epitomizes her work at it's best. These "slice" pins were made in different color combinations and sizes, but a complete set of three is rare. While the stone selection and setting appears to be at random, Cooperman meticulously chose and placed each and every stone to create this bold, yet harmonious, design. Each pin is set with a mixture of peridot, tsavorite and multiple colors of sapphire...

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Early 2000s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Brown Diamond, Peridot, Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Pearl Moonstone Diamond Paisley Brooch

$8,650

Marilyn Cooperman Pearl Moonstone Diamond Paisley Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

Amongst Marilyn Cooperman's iconic designs, the paisley brooch is a great one. Versions were done in mixtures of various colored stones and there were ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Moonstone, Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Keshi Pearl and Diamond Day to Night Earrings

$14,500

Marilyn Cooperman Keshi Pearl and Diamond Day to Night Earrings

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in San Antonio, TX

18k gold and platinum ear pendants by Marilyn Cooperman, consisting of 5.00 carats of diamonds surrounding inlaid Keshi pearls of various sizes. Earring drops detach for day or night wear...

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Early 2000s American Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

MARILYN COOPERMAN Earrings In 18Kt Gold Oxidized Sterling Sapphires & Pearls

$7,985 / set

MARILYN COOPERMAN Earrings In 18Kt Gold Oxidized Sterling Sapphires & Pearls

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Miami, FL

Sculptural earrings designed by Marilyn Cooperman (1936-2020). This is a gorgeous pair of clips-on earrings, created in New York City by the artist jewelry designer Marilyn Cooperma...

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1980s American Modernist Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, Y...

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Earrings

$11,000

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Earrings

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Earrings 18k yellow gold. The earrings contains various cuts of amethysts, citrines, tourmalines, aquamarines, peridots and emeralds weighing approximatel...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch

$15,000

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

Marilyn Cooperman Gem Set Brooch 18k yellow gold/sterling silver, The brooch contains various cuts of amethysts, citrines, tourmalines, aquamarines, p...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch

$11,000 / item

Marilyn Cooperman Fish Lunching On A Pearl Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

From the exceptionally talented designer Marilyn Cooperman, the "Fish Lunching on a Pearl" brooch is one of her most iconic designs, and this one dates back to the early 2000s. A la...

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Early 2000s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Yellow Diamon...

Sapphire Diamond Earrings Cocktail Large Floral Earrings 18kt White Gold Clips

$6,000

Sapphire Diamond Earrings Cocktail Large Floral Earrings 18kt White Gold Clips

Located in Jupiter, FL

Exquisite craftsmanship on these omega backing cocktail earrings, you can wear if you have pierced ears or not. These earrings are made in 18KT white gold with natural sapphires and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Snowflake Diamond Earrings

$12,500

W 0.75 in L 1.25 in

Marilyn Cooperman Snowflake Diamond Earrings

By Marilyn F. Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

Pair of signed Marilyn Cooperman Yellow Diamond Snowflake Earrings set in 18kt Yellow Gold and Patinated Silver

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1990s American Arts and Crafts Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1 Carat Diamond Day Night Halo Earrings 14 Karat White Yellow Gold

$1,000

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.32 in

1 Carat Diamond Day Night Halo Earrings 14 Karat White Yellow Gold

Located in New York, NY

These are a beautiful and romantic pair of 1 Carat Diamond Earrings in a Day Night halo design. The halo of eight diamonds surrounding each c...

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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Baroque Gray Keshi Pearl Oxidized Silver Jax Stud Earrings, John Iversen 2024

$1,000

H 0.35 in W 0.75 in L 0.75 in

Baroque Gray Keshi Pearl Oxidized Silver Jax Stud Earrings, John Iversen 2024

By John Iversen

Located in Dallas, TX

Jax Earrings handcrafted by world-renowned jewelry maker John Iversen in oxidized sterling silver showcasing ten perfectly matched silver blue gray baroque keshi pearls and finished ...

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2010s American Contemporary Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Mix...

Gold Crystal and Gem Set Large French Giardinetto Flower Brooch

$7,500

Gold Crystal and Gem Set Large French Giardinetto Flower Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 18K Yellow and White Gold Giardinetto Brooch, measuring 2 5/8 inches in length and 1 1/2 inches wide. The Rock Crystal vase portion is set in White Gold and has diamond mo...

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1970s French Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold

18kt Marlene Stowe Mabe Pearl & Diamond Earrings

$2,500

18kt Marlene Stowe Mabe Pearl & Diamond Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Princeton, NJ

Vintage 18k yellow gold Marlene Stowe mabe pearl and diamond clip post earrings. The satin finish gold is kidney shaped with a round mabe pearl and a round brilliant cut diamonds.

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Early 2000s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold

Ippolita Gem-Set & 18k Gold Earrings

$800

L 1.25 in

Ippolita Gem-Set & 18k Gold Earrings

By Ippolita

Located in San Francisco, CA

From the Rock Candy Collection, these 18k yellow gold drop earrings are set with translucent hardstone oval cabochon tops, suspending round faceted rock crystal and hematite. The ear...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin

$9,331

Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond-Set Bee Stick Pin

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond-set bee stick pin, the thorax set with a cream pearl and the abdomen with a gold pearl, both accompanied by GCS Re...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch

$9,663

Antique Pearl and Diamond Brooch

Located in Firenze, IT

The ribbon bow set with rose cut diamonds and centering a button pearl measuring approximately 6mm.; estimated total diamond weight: 3.00 carats; silver-topped gold mount; length:6...

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1890s British Victorian Antique Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.

$277

L 1.26 in

Gold, Peridot & Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

9K Yellow Gold, Peridot and Seed Pearl Australian Dress Pin Measurements: 32mm Weight: 1.4gr. Edwardian, beginning of XX c.

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Early 1900s Australian Edwardian Antique Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Peridot, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold

Artisanal Gem Set Brooch

$895

W 1 in L 2 in

Artisanal Gem Set Brooch

Located in New York, NY

Attractive artisanal Gem Set Brooch from the 1950's set in sterling silver. An unusual combination of watermelon tourmaline, aquamarine, fluorite and ci...

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1950s American Artisan Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Day & Night Sapphire Diamond Floral South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.96 Carats

$4,260 / item

L 0.88 in

Day & Night Sapphire Diamond Floral South Sea Pearl Drop Earrings 1.96 Carats

By Harbor Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

18K White Gold South Sea Pearl 12-13 mm Sapphire : 1.70 Carats Diamonds: 0.26 Carats Pearls can be taken off and worn as a stud.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Previously Available Items

Marilyn Cooperman Mother Neptune Earrings

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W 0.63 in L 1.63 in

Marilyn Cooperman Mother Neptune Earrings

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Bal Harbour, FL

The stylish jeweler Marilyn Cooperman always named her designs and these earrings are "Mother Neptune". The earrings are full of illusions to the sea, from the central ammonite foss...

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Early 2000s American Modern Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver

MARILYN COOPERMAN Yellow Gold, Silver, Emerald and Diamond Brooch

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MARILYN COOPERMAN Yellow Gold, Silver, Emerald and Diamond Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

An 18 karat yellow gold, silver, emerald and diamond brooch, Marilyn Cooperman. Designed as a crescent displaying five gold set pear shaped cabochon emeralds. The emeralds and the ...

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1990s North American Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Gold Silver White Sapphire Diamond Earrings

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Marilyn Cooperman Gold Silver White Sapphire Diamond Earrings

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, sterling silver, white sapphire and diamond earclips, Marilyn Cooperman. Each earclip designed as bombe tapered half hoop with approximately forty seven (47) white sapphires of various cuts and sizes and eight (8) brilliant cut diamonds set in yellow gold...

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2010s American Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold

Marilyn F. Cooperman 18k Gold and Gemset Clip-Brooch

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W 2.5 in L 2.75 in

Marilyn F. Cooperman 18k Gold and Gemset Clip-Brooch

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in San Antonio, TX

Floral design clip- brooch set with various blue, pink and violet sapphires and amethysts designed by Marilyn F. Cooperman.

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1990s American Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

M. Cooperman Enamel Yellow Gold Snail Earrings Clip-On

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W 1 in D 0.88 in L 1 in

M. Cooperman Enamel Yellow Gold Snail Earrings Clip-On

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Edgy yet elegant pair of earrings created by Marilyn Cooperman in the 1980s. Stylish, chic and wearable, the earrings are a great addition to your jewelry collection. The earrings ...

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1980s American Vintage Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Multicolored Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Starfish Earrings

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Marilyn Cooperman Multicolored Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Starfish Earrings

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, multi colored sapphire, diamond, pearl and silver earrings. Marilyn Cooperman 2011. Set with 3.04 carats of diamonds 3.07 carats of fancy colored sa...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Diamond Emerald Bead Gold Leaf Earrings

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W 0.98 in L 1.5 in

Marilyn Cooperman Diamond Emerald Bead Gold Leaf Earrings

By Marilyn Cooperman

Located in New York, NY

A pair of one-of-a-kind 18 karat gold, diamond and emerald bead leaf earrings, by late contemporary jeweler Marilyn Cooperman. One earring back stamped MFC.

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Early 2000s American Marilyn Cooperman Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Marilyn Cooperman jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Marilyn Cooperman jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Marilyn Cooperman jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Marilyn Cooperman diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 4 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Marilyn F. Cooperman, McTeigue, and Judith Jack. Prices for Marilyn Cooperman jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $8,000 and tops out at $29,500, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $14,750.