1970s Larry Vrba for Miriam Haskell pendant and chain. The main stone is jade with a filagree bail.
This piece is extremely rare, and after hours of digging through the Miriam Haskell archives (she dates back to 1926), I could not find a replica. I did not take this to an appraiser, so I cannot claim that this is real jade, Haskell did use real jade in her pieces, but she also liked to use faux-jade made of glass.
Measurements:
Chain: 13.5 inches long.
Pendant is 3 inches wide and 3.5 inches tall.
Description of Item:
Pendant is signed on the solid filigree back. It is solid, and not flimsy. Flat oval slide clasp on chain, so you are able to take the pendant off of chain. Marked on the clasp is patent 3427691, along with a signature on the other side of the clasp. Made in US.
The pendant has discoloration from old age, you would too! (; See the last picture for more information.
Background: Miriam Haskell was an American costume jewelry designer and company founder, while Larry Vrba was a prominent jewelry designer who worked as head designer for the Miriam Haskell company in the 1970s, known for his distinctive large and ornate pieces.
