Please read the description and  take a look at the pictures,  as I may have unintentionally omitted something from the written description.  Also take a look at the item details as they are part of the description as well.  I have tried to show pictures from every angle so you can assess the condition for yourself.  

FAMILY HEIRLOOM MUSEUM QUALITY VINTAGE HAUTE COUTURE DESIGNER COSTUME JEWELRY 

NO RESERVE!!!....    Similar pieces  sell for $750 and upwards depending on the condition.  

Bidding starts at a discounted rate, and is not an indication of the condition.  There is also the option to  BUY IT NOW instead of bidding.    

You may  also send me a message if you want to negotiate a BUY IT NOW price. 

REASONABLE offers will be considered 

MIRIAM HASKELL NECKLACE: GOLD GILT BRASS HAMMERED LEAVES TEAL GLASS & SEED BEADS 

The Miriam Haskell necklace is a stunning piece of 1970's  vintage jewelry designed and hand crafted  in the United States, in the workshop  of Miriam Haskell.

The construction features  multiple strands of teal colored seed beads anchored to a gold gilt filigree bead cap.  Both ends of the  necklace at the bead caps are attached to  stations of glass  rondelle teal colored beads.  The bead stations are anchored to molded hammered gold gilt brass leaves each of which is in turn attached to a teal rondelle glass bead crowned with a gold gilt brass cap.    

It fastens with a patented MIRIAM HASKELL slide Latch.   The latch is signed MIRIAM HASKELL on one side with a patented number embossed on the other side.

The necklace has an amulet pendant  of two molded hammered gilt brass leaves secured to a gold gilt filigree base.  The molded brass leaves are nestled in a twisted knot of  the seed bead strands.    

The underside of the pendant is signed with a cartouche Hallmarked MIRIAM HASKELL.

The necklace maybe worn with the strands twisted as torsade choker or untwisted as a bib.

Most of the findings used in the construction of Haskell's jewelry were sourced from Europe and/or Japan.  Haskell Jewelry were hand made in their workshop in the USA, by some of the  best craftsmen in the USA,   There was strict quality control and attention was paid to details of each piece.   This  contributes to the smooth finish, exquisite beauty and well preserved condition of the pieces including this wonderful necklace.  

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT: The weight and measurements are approximate.

Length ~ 22"L end to end including the latch and loop.  It weighs  149 grams.

CONDITION: This is pre-owned 1970's vintage jewelry.  The necklace is necklace was purchase from the original owner at a private estate sale in Manhattan, New York in 1980’s.

The gold gilt findings of the piece are all original and very well preserved. There is some tarnish, which gives the pieces a rich Russian gold hue.  It is not obtrusive or distracting.  The threading of the necklace has no fraying or stretching. There does not seem to be any missing strands of beads.

The slide latch fasten securely.  

Structurally, the piece is well preserved with minor flaws  of tarnish on the gold gilt brass findings due to aging.  

This is a beautiful and rare necklace, which will not disappoint.  I have seen very few of this style in different colors being offered.

PLEASE REMEMBER, THAT SOME VINTAGE PIECES ARE FRAGILE DUE TO AGE and should be handled gently and with care.  The beads are glass so care should be taken not to drop the pieces.  Additionally, care should be take with the threaded strands of seed beads to avoid them being broken.

This necklace is being SOLD AS IS.  ABSOLUTELY NO OVERSEAS RETURNS.     I will however take returns within 3-5 business days after receipt and inspection of the jewelry, ONLY if TRULY not as described in accordance with eBay’s return policy, and if 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.    

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.

ITEMS MUST BE PAID FOR WITHIN 3 days. I DO NOT ACCEPT E-CHECKS. If you need more time, please let me know.

All payments are managed by eBay.  I ship within 24 hrs of confirmation by eBay of payment received.

SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM IS FREE for addresses within the USA. 

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Please note that International Buyers are responsible for paying local customs and import duties where they apply in their country of destination 

I value your support 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 questions.   I am easy to speak with and always respectful. 

Thank you for your interest.