Brooch With Tag Appraisal

Vintage Rhinestone Brooches/Dress Clips with Original Tag

This image features a pair of vintage brooches or dress clips, exhibiting an ornate, curving design that suggests a mid-20th-century aesthetic, likely from the Art Deco or Retro period. Each piece is crafted from a silver-toned metal, possibly rhodium-plated pot metal or sterling silver, and is heavily embellished with clear, baguette and round-cut rhinestones. The rhinestones are meticulously set, likely pave-set or channel-set, creating a shimmering, almost sculptural effect as they adorn the various abstract, ribbon-like forms that make up the clips. The design appears to feature elongated elements resembling ribbons or stylized leaves, with individual sections of rhinestones arranged to follow the contours of the metalwork. The overall condition appears good, with no immediately visible missing stones or significant tarnishing, although closer inspection would be needed to confirm the integrity of all settings and the metal's finish. A small, aged paper tag is attached to one of the pieces, reading "Plus Tax ORIGINAL BY miriam (likely Miriam) Haskell". This tag is a significant find, indicating that these are original pieces by the renowned American jewelry designer Miriam Haskell. Haskell's jewelry is known for its intricate designs, use of quality materials (even in costume jewelry), and often unsigned pieces, making a signed or tagged item particularly valuable. The tag itself shows signs of age, including yellowing and slight wear, consistent with an item of vintage provenance. The craftsmanship suggests a high level of detail and quality typical of designer costume jewelry from the era.