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Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

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.

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Creator: Marilyn F. Cooperman
Marilyn Cooperman Gold and Citrine Earrings
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Darnestown, MD
These very large, gold and citrine earrings are unusually streamlined for New York designer, Marilyn Cooperman. Cooperman designed for Madiso...
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1990s American Contemporary Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold

Marilyn F. Cooperman Fancy Colored Diamond Half Moon Earclips
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in San Antonio, TX
Marilyn Cooperman Fancy Colored Diamond Half Moon Earclips set in 18k yellow gold and Sterling Silver. Circa 2000.
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Early 2000s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Marilyn Cooperman "Pierced Pillow" Earrings
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A great match to the "Pierced Pillow" bracelet, or as stand alone show stoppers. The unique design of these wonderfully voluminous earrings is truly captivating. The open work, and...
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2010s American Modern Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman "Pierced Pillow" Bracelet
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
An iconic example of a talented designer's capacity for unique design. This is one of the most striking bracelets that you could ever hope to wear. The highly three dimensional m...
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2010s American Modern Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Fire Opal and Tsavorite Drop Earrings
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in New York, NY
Marilyn's version of "Hot Peppers" served up in 18kt Yellow Gold with stupendous Fire Opals - Total weight 25.71cts and sprinkled with bezel and prong set Green Tsavorites. SignedM...
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2010s American Belle Époque Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Diamond Gold Platinum Earrings
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in New York, NY
Signed Marilyn Cooperman Clip on Shell Earrings evocative of the Sea in a very sultry manner. Each Shell has a pierced center section, pave s...
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Marilyn Cooperman "New Years Eve" Pearl and Diamond Earrings
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
As festive as the night that they are named for, these earrings are one of a kind. The baguette diamonds cascade over the patinated silver as fireworks falling in the sky. Cooperma...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Marilyn Cooperman "Bows and Arrows" Half Hoop Earclips
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
In her signature combination of patinated sterling silver and 18kt yellow gold, these hoops are bold and unique. Posts and clips. Marilyn Cooperman is an exclusive, New York based designer, who is well known amongst true jewelry connoisseurs...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Champagne Diamond "Frosty" Ring
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This ring is named the "Frosty Ring" for the subtle sparkle of the rose cut diamonds set into the dark, patinated silver. Each stone is carefully chosen for it's size and ...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Brown Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Japanese Mixed Metal Ring
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Harking back to her days of design with the antique jeweler Fred Leighton, Cooperman incorporates a vintage Japanese mixed metal object into this ...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Silver, Copper

Marilyn Cooperman Double Fan Champagne Diamond Earclips
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
The "Double Fan" earclips are a Marilyn Cooperman masterpiece. Her signature combination of patinated silver and yellow gold is constructed on two different levels with bezel set, c...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Gold Carved Jade and Yellow Diamond Ring
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
A truly one of a kind piece by a one of a kind designer. Cooperman expertly combines these two contrasting materials. The softness of the delicately carved sea green jade is offset...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold

Dramatic Marilyn Cooperman Keshi Pearl and Diamond "Feather" Earclips
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Aptly named the "Feather" earclips by Marilyn, the keshi pearls flow dramatically outward from the central diamond motif. The careful placement of the diamonds and the pea...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, Pearl, Silver, 18k Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Wide Champagne Diamond Band Ring
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Fondly referred to as "The Stitches Ring" in reference to the polished yellow gold highlights, Cooperman's designs are always unique. The vari...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Incredible Marilyn Cooperman Pink and Yellow Sapphire Slice Pins
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
This very rare pair of brooches represents Cooperman's work at her absolute finest. The design of the "Slice" pins is uniquely hers and every single one is completely one ...
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Early 2000s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold

Marilyn Cooperman Pair of Pearl and Moonstone Paisley Pins
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
One of a kind and always exceptionally creative, Marilyn Cooperman's designs never fail to impress. This wonderful pair of pins is very carefully designed on numerous levels. The c...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Pearl, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Tsavorite Garnet and Mexican Opal Earclips
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
These one of a kind earclips feature an incredibly unique combination of bright green tsavorite garnet and fiery orange Mexican opal. Mounted in her signature combination of patinat...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Agate, Opal, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Silver

Marilyn Cooperman Pair of Diamond Gold Leaf Pins
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
Uniquely designed and one of a kind, these matching leaf pins exhibit a truly timeless elegance. Great pins are always rare and a perfect pair are that much rarer. To be worn casua...
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2010s American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Fanciful Octopus Clip by Marilyn Cooperman
By Marilyn F. Cooperman
Located in New York, NY
Overpowering Octopus Pin in patinated silver & 18kt Yellow Gold set with glistening Moonstones. Signed. MFC 750 & 925. Body in silver & details edged ...
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Late 20th Century American Marilyn F. Cooperman Jewelry

Materials

Moonstone, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold

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Marilyn Cooperman Carnelian, Gold and Silver Earrings
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A pair of 18 karat yellow gold, silver and carnelian earrings. Marilyn Cooperman. Circa 1990. The earrings are known as Persimmon Salad. Signed MFC, 925, 750 and GB. Gross wei...
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Marilyn Cooperman Chrysler Redux Patinated Silver and Gold Clip-On Earrings
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Marilyn Cooperman Midnight Keshi Streak Earclips
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Nearly three inches long of pure, Marilyn Cooperman, unique design. Who else could so cleverly combine keshi pearls, diamonds, patinated silver and gold. Circa 2013, these come fro...
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Marilyn Cooperman Zig-Zag Hoop Champagne Diamond Earrings
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Marilyn Cooperman Japanese God of Fortune Earrings
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Marilyn F. Cooperman jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Marilyn F. 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 F. Cooperman jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Marilyn F. Cooperman diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 13, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 22 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 21st century and Contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Charles Turi Jewelry Co., Contemporary, and William Goldberg. Prices for Marilyn F. Cooperman jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,975 and tops out at $129,900, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $11,650.

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