Miriam HASKELL (1899-1981), Important brooch and pair of ear clips with openwork gilt mount set with Swedish blue cabochons and small white pearls Signed on plate Good condition Brooch: 7 x 7 cm Ear clips: 3.5 x 4 cm Miriam Haskell (2 July 1899 - 14 July 1981) was an American designer of costume jewellery. With her creative partner Frank Hess, she designed affordable pieces between 1920 and 1960. Her designs were highly sought after and the eponymous company, which first exhibited her jewellery at the McAlpin Hotel in New York, continues to exist. It is currently listed as Haskell Jewels, LLC.