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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 "ON THE TOWN" 3 SAILOR PINS: Three tiny figural sailor pins, jointed in the centers, of navy and white enamel, simulated pearls and diamonds on gilt metal, signed Patent Ap., circa 1940s. 1 1/8" long, ½" wide. Good condition
0121: ANN MILLER "ON THE TOWN" 3 SAILOR PINSEst. $75-$125
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ANN MILLER ESTATE EAR CLIPS WITH PHOTO: Double diamond shape pendant motif of simulated diamond baguettes in silver metal, circa 1950s, 3 ¼" long, 7/8" wide. Very good condition with some loss to the plating. A reprinted photograph of
0122: ANN MILLER ESTATE EAR CLIPS WITH PHOTOEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER CINER LONG CHAIN NECKLACE: Oval stations of simulated cabochon carnelians and simulated diamonds in gilt metal, signed Ciner, 1998, 33" long. Excellent condition. The necklace is in a Saks Fifth Avenue box with Miss Miller's
0123: ANN MILLER CINER LONG CHAIN NECKLACEEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER BOOK COVER NECKLACE W/BOOK: Fringe motif of simulated diamonds in silver metal, circa 1970s, 18 1/2" long (with extender), 5 ¼" deep at center. Excellent condition. The extender is in worn condition with a few stones missing.
0124: ANN MILLER BOOK COVER NECKLACE W/BOOKEst. $400-$500See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER FRENCH COUTURE 2 LANVIN CUFFS: Bracelet on the left has a geometric motif with red, green and black enamel on gilt metal, signed Lanvin Paris, circa 1970s, 2" wide, 2 5/8" across, 2 3/8" opening. Very good condition with one small
0125: ANN MILLER FRENCH COUTURE 2 LANVIN CUFFSEst. $300-$450
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ANN MILLER FRENCH COLLAR NECKLACE: Three graduated rows of simulated emeralds and diamonds in silver metal, circa 1960s, 15 ¾" long, 1 1/8" deep. Very good condition, clasp may not be original to the piecm one stone is not set
0126: ANN MILLER FRENCH COLLAR NECKLACEEst. $400-$500
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ANN MILLER FRENCH NECKLACE AND EAR CLIPS: Three graduated strands of turquoise glass beads which are probably Venetian and blue aurora borealis crystal beads with gilt metal links, signed Made in France Depose, circa 1950s-60s. The shortest
0127: ANN MILLER FRENCH NECKLACE AND EAR CLIPSEst. $400-$600
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ANN MILLER FRENCH DEPOSE ELEPHANT PIN: Rare figural of simulated gemstones and ivory in gilt metal or brass, signed Depose, circa 1930s, 2 1/8" long, 1 3/8" wide. Miss Miller had many elephant pieces in her collection and was known to be
0128: ANN MILLER FRENCH DEPOSE ELEPHANT PINEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER CHANEL NECKLACE BRACELET SET: Classic motif of dimensional round links with the signature "CC" logo on a quilted background, gilt metal, circa 1980s-90s. Miss Miller had attached the necklace and bracelet so it could be worn as
0129: ANN MILLER CHANEL NECKLACE BRACELET SETEst. $350-$550
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ANN MILLER ESTATE YSL COUTURE NECKLACE: Byzantine-inspired motif of a simulated ruby, sapphires, amethysts and diamonds in antique gilt metal, signed YSL (Yves Saint Laurent), circa 1970s. Triple chain necklace is 24" long, pendant is 4
0130: ANN MILLER ESTATE YSL COUTURE NECKLACEEst. $400-$500
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ANN MILLER ESTATE YSL HEART PENDANT: Red enamel hearts centering on a jet glass stone with simulated pear-shaped diamonds in gilt metal, signed Yves Saint Laurent 368/500 (Limited Edition), circa late 1970s-early 1980s, 3 ½" long, 2 ½
0131: ANN MILLER ESTATE YSL HEART PENDANTEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER CHANEL POURED GLASS EAR CLIPS: East Indian inspired paisley motifs of ruby and emerald poured glass with simulated diamond accents and central baroque pearls, in silver metal, signed Chanel, circa 1960s, 2" long, 1 ½" wide. Good
0132: ANN MILLER CHANEL POURED GLASS EAR CLIPSEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER FRENCH LONG DANGLE EAR CLIPS: Simulated ruby stones and beads in unusual, ornate gilt metal settings, circa 1960s, 4 ¼" long, 1 ½" wide. Very good condition with wear to the plating on the beads' loops.
0133: ANN MILLER FRENCH LONG DANGLE EAR CLIPSEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER DESIGNER PAISLEY EAR CLIPS: East Indian inspired motif, simulated amethysts, diamonds and pearls in gilt metal with a black acrylic backing, signed M.J. Hansen '90, 3" long, 1" wide. Excellent condition.
0134: ANN MILLER DESIGNER PAISLEY EAR CLIPSEst. $125-$225
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ANN MILLER MARCEL BOUCHER PIN EAR CLIPS: Floral and leaf brooch and matching ear clips of simulated sapphires and diamonds in textured gilt metal, signed Boucher 6643 on the brooch, Boucher 6613 on the ear clips. Brooch is 3 5/8" long, 1
0135: ANN MILLER MARCEL BOUCHER PIN EAR CLIPSEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER TRIFARI MOGHUL PIN EAR CLIPS: East Indian inspired motif of simulated gemstones in gilt metal, signed Trifari, circa 1960s. Brooch is 1 7/8" long, 2" wide; pendant ear clips are 2" long, 1" wide. Excellent condition. Miss Miller
0136: ANN MILLER TRIFARI MOGHUL PIN EAR CLIPSEst. $300-$500
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ANN MILLER FAUX PEARLS HALLMARK CLASP: Single strand choker of very large, graduated, hand-knotted glass-based simulated pearls, with clasp of simulated diamonds in silver metal with European hallmarks, circa 1960s, 13" long, large
0137: ANN MILLER FAUX PEARLS HALLMARK CLASPEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER BOUCHER NECKLACE EAR CLIPS: Wave motif necklace of simulated sapphires and diamonds in textured silver metal, signed Boucher 7731N, 14 ½" long, ¾" deep. The ear clips are similar and were stored by Miss Miller with the
0138: ANN MILLER BOUCHER NECKLACE EAR CLIPSEst. $275-$375
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ANN MILLER CINER NECKLACE CUFF EAR CLIPS: Choker necklace, cuff bracelet and simulated cabochon emeralds and simulated diamonds in textured gilt metal, signed Ciner, circa 1950s-60s. Necklace is 14 ½" long, 3/8" deep; flexible cuff bracelet
0139: ANN MILLER CINER NECKLACE CUFF EAR CLIPSEst. $350-$550
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ANN MILLER DONNALD STANNARD SET: Bamboo motif massive necklace and bracelet of simulated rubies and diamonds in gilt metal, signed Donald Stannard, 1976. Necklace is 17" long; pendant is 3 ½" long; bracelet is 7 ½" long, 1 1/8"
0140: ANN MILLER DONNALD STANNARD SETEst. $1,800-$2,200See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD LION SET: Blue and green enamel rigid torque necklace centered on a pair of lions' heads of gilt metal with similar doorknocker ear clips signed Donald Stannard, circa 1970s. Necklace is 15 ¾" closed, opens
0141: ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD LION SETEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD SEAHORSE PIN: Blue and green enamel accents with a simulated ruby eye and pavé diamonds in gilt metal, signed Donald Stannard, circa 1970s, 2 3/8" long. Excellent condition.
0142: ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD SEAHORSE PINEst. $150-$250See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER MODERN BRACELET AND RING: Hinged cuff bracelet with an emerald cut cubic zirconium, 1" wide, 2 5/8" across, 2 1/8" opening. Diamond shape ring with marquis cubic zirconium, signed 925 Thailand, size 7 ¼, 1 ½". Excellent
0143: ANN MILLER MODERN BRACELET AND RINGEst. $125-$225
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ANN MILLER ELEGANT STERLING CZ NECKLACE: "V" shape of square-cute cubic zirconia in sterling silver, stamped 925, 16" long. Excellent condition.
0144: ANN MILLER ELEGANT STERLING CZ NECKLACEEst. $350-$550
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