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EDITOR: CYNTHIA J. ALCOTT
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Miriam Haskell Pearl and Rhinestone Collar Circa 1928, Miriam Haskell or Frank Hess. Photo permissions by Miriam Haskell New York.
Charm & Chain Ben-Amun Bridal C&C. Photo permissions by Ali Galgano/Charm & Chain..
Miriam Haskell is the Edith Head of costume jewelry, a fashion icon of the 20th century who arrived in New York City in 1924 with $500, opened her first jewelry boutique, “LE BIJOU DE L’HEURE,” in 1926 at the old McAlpin Hotel and became fast friends with Coco Chanel
Chanel before teaming up with designer extraordinaire Frank Hess
before teaming up with designer extraordinaire Frank Hess to build an everlasting accessory dynasty. Personally commanding the reins of luxury costume jewelry for nearly half a century until the late 1960s, her colorful creations adorned movie stars, socialites, and royalty on film and off, though her mission was always to provide affordable
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