Vintage Miriam Haskell necklace, signed "MIRIAM HASKLL" on the back of the clasp. Miriam Haskell was a New York–founded costume jewelry house launched in 1926, celebrated for its intricately hand-assembled, heavily beaded, baroque-pearl and filigree aesthetic. Its vintage pieces remain highly collectible, with examples held by institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Material: - Classic and renowned "Niki synthetic pearl," used famously by Miriam Haskell - Brass Measurements: - Necklace length: ~36.5-40.5 cm, or 14.37-15.94 in Condition: - Verdigris is present throughout the metal. Brass is especially prone to discoloration and tarnishing due to aging. - Pearls show surface wear, including peeling. Please understand that the Niki pearls Miriam Haskell used are very prone to flaking and peeling. Unlike typical synthetic pearls that rely on electroplated coatings, Niki pearls achieve their nacreous luster through a traditional pearilizing process: each glass bead is dipped in a special emulsion derived from fish scales, which then solidifies into its luminous surface, during which no high-tech color sealing was involved. ————————————————————— All sales are final. All jewelry is sold as-is.