Rare Vintage Deco Topaz Rhinestone Runway Necklace

Rare Vintage! Vintage DecoTopaz Rhinestone Necklace. Unique multi strand brushed gold tone metal bead, antique tone chains and large cluster rhinestone box clasp. Glass topaz iridescent faceted beads. Clasp is unsigned and securely latches. Possibly an early unsigned Miriam Haskell. Or Early Hattie Carnegie? Some color loss from age but still a magnificent old beauty. Signed or not Signed: Miriam Haskell set up her business in 1926 and soon afterwards took on Frank Hess as her chief designer. At this time the company did not sign any of its pieces with a permanent tag, but only a paper one (black and gold). It was only in the 1940''s that a permanent signature was attached to protect the Haskell name from cheaper competition that imitated her style. Clasps are an important element in identifying Haskell pieces. Early unsigned necklaces tend to have box clasps which were quite elaborate and decorated with pearls, beads or rhinestones, and either round, or oblong if the piece had multiple strands. To Recap: Before 1947/8 no permanent signature A miniature mannequin is used for photos so fit may appear different. 3661