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FAMILY HEIRLOOM MUSEUM
QUALITY VINTAGE HAUTE COUTURE DESIGNER COSTUME JEWELRY
Bidding starts at a
reasonable asking price. There is a Buy It Now
option, but, you may send me a message if you want to
negotiate a price. All reasonable offers will be considered.
MIRIAM HASKELL ROPE:
GRAY BAROQUE PEARL RED MONTÉE FILIGREE GILT BRASS ACCENTS
For your
consideration, a string/strand rope length necklace designed and hand
made for Miriam Haskell CIRCA in the 1950’s-60's
The necklace features
gray baroque glass pearl. The pearls are are two
sizes; the smaller are each approximately 8
x 10mm, and the larger round baroque pearl are each 15mm in diameter. The large baroque pearls are caged with gold
gilt filigree bead caps. Additionally, these pearls are stationed by Siam red crystal
rose montée clusters. Tiny gold gilt ribbed brass spacer beads are
between the pearls.
The necklace fastens
with a gold gilt brass box clasp with push tongue latch. The box is signed
“MIRIAM HASKELL”. The box clasp is
decorated by a large 25mm baroque mabé pearl.
The beads and
brass accents used in construction of the 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.
It will go around the neck at least two times, depending on your neck measurement. It also drapes beautifully with other necklaces of pearls and art glass stones as many of the Moghul 's of the Asian continent wore them in that era.
DIMENSIONS
& WEIGHT: All measurements are approximate and taken at longest/widest
points.
Necklace ~ 43½”L including the box
clasp. It is reasonably heavy and weighs approximately 194 grams.
CONDITION: Please note this is pre-owned 1950-60's
vintage jewelry which 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. The necklace is gently worn and
looks well preserved.
The faux baroque pearls are
well preserved. The gray nacre of the pearls have retain a
beautiful sheen. There is no observable bruises, cracks flaking,
stripping or peeling of the nacre. The crystals in the montée clusters are well presersved with a beautiful rich red color, and none missing. The underside of the box clasp has slight wear and
tarnish as the necklace is over 55 years old, however, nothing
distracting or unsightly and the piece is still quite beautiful and appealing
to the eye. The mabé pearl has two tiny flea size spots of wear, however, they are hardly noticeable and consistent with vintage jewerly. (See pictures).
The latch fastens
securely. The nacre of the large mabé baroque pearl on top of the box
clasp has minor wear, however, it is still quite beautiful. The gold gilt brass
accents of the necklace including the box clasp and tiny gold gilt spacer beads
are slightly tarnished, but not distracting or unsightly. The
threading has no fraying or stretching.
Please note that tarnish and patina are part of the
nature of brass and this develops over time. The tarnish of the box clasp
may be cleaned, but, it does add to the vintage charm and it is not distracting
or unsightly. It will not soil your garment.
Additionally, also
REMEMBER, THAT MOST VINTAGE PIECES ARE FRAGILE DUE TO AGE and should
be gently worn and handled 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.
Please
do not bid or buy this item if you have queries and are not satisfied with any
answeres received or if you are unsure about the condition or any other element
of this item.
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.
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if you have a problem bidding or buying.
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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, so,
please ask as many questions as you like. I am always polite and
ready to assist. Thank you for your interest.