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Gardena, CA, United States
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Ann Miller Costume Jewelry Collection

This sale is presented by Harrice Miller Celebrity Collections. Sale forward by Harrice Miller Ann Miller’s collection of costume jewelry had been brought into the special wardrobe room in her Beverly Hills home for me to see. Tray after tray, box after box revealed pieces that left me dazzled, dizzy and delighted. They defied any previous notions I had of Hollywood glamour. Here was the real thing, albeit in faux gems.

In my twenty years of researching, collecting, selling and writing about vintage costume jewelry, this was the “mother lode”. It is the ultimate collection from the most rare to the most extravagant to the most amusing.

Ann Miller’s extraordinary collection spans sixty years and includes all the big names in collectible costume jewelry. There are gorgeous pieces made by American designers Miriam Haskell, Trifari, Kenneth Jay Lane, Marcel Boucher, William deLillo and a surprising number of pieces by Donald Stannard. Through a fortuitous moment of serendipity, I was lucky to meet Donald and discover that so much of his jewelry in Miss Miller’s collection was made just for her. Jewelry of major European couture designers Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Jacques Fath and Schiaparelli are also part of this glorious collection.

We have carefully selected the most exciting and important pieces from the collection for this auction. There are also a number of photographs of Miss Miller wearing the jewelry in the sale. The photographs, Playbills and books they appeared in will be included with the actual pieces of jewelry she was wearing.

As Elsa Schiaparelli once said, “Be yourself, be daring, and above all have fun!”

Harrice Simons Miller is the author of four books about collectible costume jewelry including the Official Guide To Costume Jewelry, 3rd Edition and co-author of Kenneth Jay Lane: Faking It.
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ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD CHOKER: Ribbed gilt metal necklace of a pair of tigers' heads centering on a circle, signed Donald Stannard, circa 1980s, 15 ½", 7/8" wide. Excellent condition.
0097: ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD CHOKEREst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD BRACELET: Art Deco-inspired motif of simulated rubies and diamonds in silver metal, 1982. Bracelet is 6 ½" long, 1 ¼" wide. The bracelet was made for Ms. Miller to wear in "Sugar Babies". The "Sugar Babies"
0098: ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD BRACELETEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ST. JOHN CHOKER NECKLACE: Links of simulated diamond baguettes and round stones in rhodium plated metal, signed with the St. John "SJ" logo, circa 1980s-90s, 15" long, ¾" wide. Very good condition with one spot of solder
0099: ANN MILLER ST. JOHN CHOKER NECKLACEEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER WILLIAM DELILLO COLLAR SET: Necklace and two pairs of ear clips in an Egyptian inspired motif of jet glass and simulated emeralds in ornate filigree gilt metal, signed deLillo and Wm deLillo, circa 1970s. Necklace is 15"
0100: ANN MILLER WILLIAM DELILLO COLLAR SETEst. $5,000-$7,500See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER EUROPEAN GLASS BEAD NECKLACE: Clear glass beads with variously colored centers, crystal bead in gemstone colors with silver metal spacer and "S" hook clasp, 36" long. Excellent condition.
0101: ANN MILLER EUROPEAN GLASS BEAD NECKLACEEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER CINER JEWELED PENDANT EAR CLIPS: Floral motif of simulated gemstones with a large simulated pearl drop in gilt metal, signed Ciner, circa 1960s, 2 7/8" long, 1 ¼" wide. Excellent condition.
0102: ANN MILLER CINER JEWELED PENDANT EAR CLIPSEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER ESTATE KENNETH LANE PIN: From the "Jackie O" series of a simulated emerald, rubies and diamonds in textured gilt metal, signed Kenneth Lane, circa 1960s-70s, 2 5/8" long, 2 3/8" wide. Excellent condition.
0103: ANN MILLER ESTATE KENNETH LANE PINEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER KJL LEOPARD CLIP AND RING: Highly dimensional animals with simulated ruby spots, simulated emerald eyes and simulated pave diamonds in gilt metal, signed KJL (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1970s. Fur clip is 2 ½" long, ¾" wide
0104: ANN MILLER KJL LEOPARD CLIP AND RINGEst. $350-$450
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ANN MILLER MASSIVE K.J.L. BANGLE: East Indian inspired of simulated emeralds and diamonds with a large central simulated cabochon ruby in gilt metal, circa 1960s-70s, 3 ½" across, 2 ¼" opening. Excellent condition. This bracelet
0105: ANN MILLER MASSIVE K.J.L. BANGLEEst. $500-$700See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE CROSS PENDANT: Simulated pearls and central diamond in gilt wood or composition, on black twisted cord with tassels, unsigned, circa 1980s, possibly used as stage jewelry. Necklace is adjustable to 40" long; cross
0106: ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE CROSS PENDANTEst. $250-$350See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE BIB NECKLACE: Three tiers of simulated diamonds in rhodium plated metal, possibly European, circa 1960s, adjustable to 16", 1 5/8" deep. Excellent condition.
0107: ANN MILLER ESTATE BIB NECKLACEEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE CINER EAR CLIPS: Cluster pendant motif of simulated diamonds in various cuts in silver metal, signed Ciner, circa 1970s-80s, 3" long, 1" across. Excellent condition.
0108: ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE CINER EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER MIRIAM HASKELL NECKLACE: Pendant motif of a simulated topaz, simulated pearls and diamonds in an ornate, dimensional gilt metal cruciform setting with a filigree back and jeweled clasp, signed Miriam circa 1960s. Chain is
0109: ANN MILLER MIRIAM HASKELL NECKLACEEst. $350-$450
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ANN MILLER HASKELL EGYPTIAN EARRINGS: Egyptian inspired motif of simulated lapis lazuli, turquoise, coral and ruby beads in gilt metal with King Tut tops, signed Miriam Haskell, circa 1970s, designed by Lawrence Vrba. Ear clips measure 3
0110: ANN MILLER HASKELL EGYPTIAN EARRINGSEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER POLCINI EGYPTIAN NECKLACE: Egyptian inspired motif of enamel on gilt metal with various Egyptian symbols, signed Polcini, circa 1970s, chain is 18" long; pendant is 3 ¼" long, 3 ½" wide. Excellent condition.
0111: ANN MILLER POLCINI EGYPTIAN NECKLACEEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER HUGE EGYPTIAN INSPIRED CUFF: Egyptian symbols in gilt metal, circa 1970s, 2 7/8" wide, 2 5/8" across, 2 3/8" opening. Excellent condition.
0112: ANN MILLER HUGE EGYPTIAN INSPIRED CUFFEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER STANNARD EGYPTIAN COLLAR: Egyptian inspired hinged collar in navy blue and green enamel on textured gilt metal, unsigned and authenticated by Donald Stannard, circa 1970s, adjustable to 16 ½", 1 ½" deep. Excellent condition.
0113: ANN MILLER STANNARD EGYPTIAN COLLAREst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER EGYPTIAN TASSEL NECKLACE: Egyptian inspired colors of turquoise, lapis and coral beads with gilt metal columnar beads and chain tassels, unsigned but probably by Kenneth Jay Lane, circa 1970s, 49" long. Excellent condition.
0114: ANN MILLER EGYPTIAN TASSEL NECKLACEEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER EGPTIAN FAIENCE PARURE: Classic Egyptian jewelry of turquoise and coral elongated faience beads with brass. Necklace is 15 ½" long; bracelet with pin closure is 7 5/8" long, 1 5/8" wide; ear clips are 2 ½" long. Excellent
0115: ANN MILLER EGPTIAN FAIENCE PARUREEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER SIGNED EXTRA HUGE CUFF: This open cuff bracelet was stored with Miss Miller's Egyptian inspired jewelry. The abstract design is highlighted with various colors of enamel on gilt metal, signed SL, circa 1980s, 4" wide, 2
0116: ANN MILLER SIGNED EXTRA HUGE CUFFEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER ESTATE KJL WIDE CUFF: Heavily textured "hammered gold" hinged cuff of gilt metal, signed KJL (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1970s, 2 ¾" wide, 2 ½" across, 2 3/8" opening. Excellent condition.
0117: ANN MILLER ESTATE KJL WIDE CUFFEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER HUGE ACCESSOCRAFT NECKLACE: Ethnic motif of simulated gemstones on ornate, textured gilt metal, signed Accessocraft N.Y.C., circa 1970s. Chain is adjustable to 20", pendant is 7 ½" long, 3 ¾" wide. Excellent condition.
0118: ANN MILLER HUGE ACCESSOCRAFT NECKLACEEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER HUGE GOOD LUCK NECKLACE: Various good luck symbols in heavily textured gilt metal, including Hands of Fatima, Italian horns and other designs, unsigned but probably made by Kenneth Jay Lane, circa 1970s. Necklace is 17"
0119: ANN MILLER HUGE GOOD LUCK NECKLACEEst. $250-$350See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE HATTIE CARNEGIE SET: Link bracelet and matching ear clips of simulated emeralds, rubies and diamonds in gilt metal, signed Hattie Carnegie, circa 1960s. Bracelet is 6 ¾" long, 1 ½" wide; ear clips are 1 ¼" long. Good
0120: ANN MILLER ESTATE HATTIE CARNEGIE SETEst. $300-$400See Sold Price
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