miriam haskell

Founded in 1926 in New York City by Miriam Haskell, the eponymous brand became a defining force in American costume jewelry. Haskell, alongside chief designer Frank Hess, pioneered the concept of "affordable luxury" during the Great Depression and World War II, offering women glamorous, meticulously crafted pieces as an alternative to fine jewelry. The brand is celebrated for its intricate, hand-wired construction, utilizing materials like Japanese faux pearls, Murano glass beads, Austrian crystals, and Russian gilt filigree.

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