Unmistakeable MIRIAM HASKELL 50s Cream, Mauve Glass Pearl Rhinestone PARURE Earrings Bracelet Double Strand Necklace Gold Filigree Mounting This early Miriam Haskell (unsigned) 50s parure is in very good vintage condition. The center focal point of the necklace consists of lovely soft colors of mauve pink and cream faux pearl flowers, with clear rhinestone centers, which adorn a gold tone filigree mounting. The matching double strand necklace consists of double (2) strands of varying sizes of mauve & cream pearls. The necklace is adjustable measuring 17-21". The matching triple strand coil bracelet measures 7.5", and has the same decorative bead style ends as the necklace. The coordinating clip earrings measure 2" tall x 1.15" wide. Miriam Haskell early pieces had paper Very good vintage condition with no peeling on the faux pearls and no missing rhinestones. Will arrive in a decorative gift box. History: Miriam Haskell left the Midwest for New York City in the early 1900's and the jewelry industry was never the same. She started her career managing a gift shop in the McAlpin Hotel, and in 1924 opened her own business. After teaming with Frank Hess she created a style of mostly handwired costume jewelry, quite different than what had been seen up to that time. The use of many tiny pearls and mirror backed stones (roses montees) required many hours of hand labor, making this more expensive than the average fashion jewelry for the time. Her style was soon imitated by companies such as DeMario, Eugene, Originals by Robert, and even more contemporary companies such as Stanley Hagler. Though Miriam retired due to poor health in the 1950's, the company continued and remains in business to this day, not only creating modern versions of the Haskell style but also manufacturing for many other costume jewelry concerns.