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Forget about orange (or any other color) being the new black. 

Black is now (and forever) the ultimate in classic chic.

Case in point: this unusual faux black diamond and hematite brooch and dangle earrings set by Miriam Haskell.

From the mid-20th century, our set looks avant garde even for our era, thought it was created in the mid-20th century.

Around the 1960s, the Haskell company was exploring styles and materials for its creations other than the faux baroque pearl creations that were became famous for in the previous decade. Among these "experimental" designs is our demi.

I especially like that the elements chosen for our set are both simulated types of diamonds. Grey glass crystals are otherwise known as faux black diamonds, and hematite is sometimes referred to as the "poor man's diamonds". Both of these materials are known for maximum glitter, thus the reference to diamonds.

Hoops are the focal point in all the pieces. Large antiqued silvertone hoops, meticulously wrapped with hematite beads, make up the main element. Each hoop is about 1 3/4" round, with hematite beads wrapped around in a rope pattern/

On the brooch, the hoop is at the base of a wing-shaped swag at the top. The swag has four graduated faux black diamond crystals, with hematite beads of varying sizes hand-wired between them. This top portion sits on a double filigree base, also antiqued silvertone.

The earring hoops dangle from faux black diamond tauten-cut crystals.

The brooch is about 2" x 2", and has a locking c-clasp. The earrings are 2 1/2" x 1 3/8", and are clipbacks.

All pieces are marked. The brooch has a Miriam Haskell oval cartouche, and the earrings have Haskell stamped on goldtone clipbacks (yes, the color's different, but these are original to the pieces).

Our set is in very good to excellent condition. Minimum scuffs on the faux diamond crystals, and maximum sparkle on all stones. The construction is very sturdy, as if this was hardly if ever used.