Vintage 1930's Miriam Haskell Cul Pearl & Vintage Crystal Choker

The start of plastic jewellery was seen in the middle of the 19th century and it became very popular in the 1920's and 30's. Celluloid was the first quality of plastics which was used, then followed Bakelite and Catalin. The invention of Bakelite took place in 1909. Sometime later Catalin was produced. Catalin was easy for mass production and at the same time affordable. Du Pont is the pioneer in the field of Lucite and made it popular in the 1930’s as an alternative to Bakelite which was an expensive grade of plastic. Because of its versatility it became a popular choice for costume jewellery and became even more popular in 1950s for its Jelly Belly Jewellery...

Miriam Haskell jewellery is some of the most prized and beautiful costume jewellery from the 20th century. The intricate designs coupled with their novel colours and materials have ...

Hand-blown glass cobalt beads and black spinel beads are hand strung in this statement piece from the Early 1950s. The history of the brand “Original by Robert” dates back to 1942. ...

Handcrafted in the early 1980s by multi-generational designer, Pat Areias out of her Carmel By The Sea based design studio. Using a jewelry saw, Areias utilizes handwrought .925 si...

Two single strands of faux silver baroque pearls necklace , on with a tassel with 6 filligree-cappet baroque pearls, 6 cm long. The other M. H. necklace with larger silver broque pea...

Miriam Haskell Faux Pearl and Crystal Bow Choker from the 1950's. 3 strand faux pearl choker with stations of bow motifs hand sewn with crystal rose montees and tiny faux baroque pea...

Miriam Haskell Rose Montee and Graduated Pearl Necklace. Lovely signature Miriam Haskell graduated faux pearls with crystal rose montees hand sewn between each pearl. Great creamy co...

Stunning Kenneth J. Lane pearl collar necklace featuring clear rhinestones in a silver-tone setting. I believe this is part of his "Let Them Eat Cake " line. Signed, "Kenneth Lane."...