Ann Miller Costume Jewelry Collection 2005-06-04 Auction - 340 Price Results - Julien's Auctions in CA
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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 ESTATE JOMAZ COCKTAIL RING: Dome design of a large simulated pearl and diamonds in gilt metal, signed Jomaz, circa 1960s-70s, size 7 ½, ¾" above the finger. Very good condition with wear to the plating at the back of the
0001: ANN MILLER ESTATE JOMAZ COCKTAIL RINGEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE SIGNED HUGE CROSS: Simulated ruby and diamonds, suspended from thick black cord, signed Michelle Johnston, circa 1980s. Necklace is 15" long; pendant 4 ½" long x 3 ¼" wide. Glue apparent on reverse side, otherwise
0002: ANN MILLER ESTATE SIGNED HUGE CROSSEst. $250-$350See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. SNAKE BRACELET: Textured gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s. Bracelet is 4 ¾" long, opens to 3". Excellent condition.
0003: ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. SNAKE BRACELETEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. PAIR OF BANGLES: Textured gilt metal hinged bracelets with snap closures, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, 3 /4" across, 2 3/8" opening. Excellent condition.
0004: ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. PAIR OF BANGLESEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER ESTATE DONALD STANNARD SET: Open bangle bracelet and matching ear clips of black enamel with simulated pearls and rhinestones in gilt metal, signed Donald Stannard, circa 1970s-80s. Bracelet opens to 3". Excellent condition.
0005: ANN MILLER ESTATE DONALD STANNARD SETEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE DONALD STANNARD CROSS: Simulated glass-based pearls and diamonds in silver metal, signed Stannard, early 1980s. Necklace is 33" long; pendant is 2 ½". Excellent condition.
0006: ANN MILLER ESTATE DONALD STANNARD CROSSEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLLER SIGNED NECKLACE EAR CLIPS SET: Simulated cabochon gemstones in melon-shaped links of gilt metal, signed "V" and Made in U.S.A., circa 1980s. Necklace is 17" long, 1" deep; ear clips are 1 ½" long. Excellent condition.
0007: ANN MILLLER SIGNED NECKLACE EAR CLIPS SETEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. LARGE LION PIN: Full figure of simulated emeralds and diamonds in textured gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, 3 ¼" long, 2 ½" wide. Excellent condition.
0008: ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. LARGE LION PINEst. $300-$400
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ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD BRACELETS: Pair of stretch bracelets of simulated diamonds in gilt metal, early 1980s. Bracelets open to 3 ½". Excellent condition. The bracelets are unsigned but authenticated by Donald Stannard as pieces he
0009: ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD BRACELETSEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER ESTATE SIGNED LONG NECKLACE: Simulated pearls and jet stones with gilt metal beads, logo tag, circa 1980s, 41" long. Excellent condition.
0010: ANN MILLER ESTATE SIGNED LONG NECKLACEEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE GIVENCHY SET: Simulated gemstones in gilt metal, logo clasps, circa 1980s. Necklace is 58" long; bracelet is 7 ½" long. Excellent condition.
0011: ANN MILLER ESTATE GIVENCHY SETEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE HATTIE CARNEGIE PIN: Elephant of simulated coral, carnelian and other stones in antiqued gilt metal, unsigned, circa 1960s, 3 ½" across. Excellent condition.
0012: ANN MILLER ESTATE HATTIE CARNEGIE PINEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER ESTATE TORTOLANI ZODIAC CUFF: Zodiac signs in relief, of antique gilt metal, signed Tortolani, circa 1960s. Bracelet is 2" wide, 2 3/8" opening. Excellent condition.
0013: ANN MILLER ESTATE TORTOLANI ZODIAC CUFFEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE WIDE CUFF BRACELET: Victorian revival with a large central simulated amethyst in brass, possibly made by Joseff Hollywood, circa 1950s. Central setting is 2 ¼" across, 2 3/8" opening. Excellent condition.
0014: ANN MILLER ESTATE WIDE CUFF BRACELETEst. $350-$450
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ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. BANGLE BRACELET: Simulated emeralds and diamonds in textured gilt metal with snap closure, signed Kenneth Lane, circa 1970s, 3 1/8" across, 2 ½" opening. Excellent condition.
0015: ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. BANGLE BRACELETEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER ESTATE JOMAZ NECKLACE: Simulated gemstones in gilt metal, signed Jomaz, circa 1950s, 16 ½" long, 1" deep. Clasp has been replaced by a Trifari clasp, otherwise in excellent condition.
0016: ANN MILLER ESTATE JOMAZ NECKLACEEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER ESTATE TRIGÈRE TURTLE PIN: Simulated emeralds and diamonds in silver metal, signed Trigère, circa 1960s, 3" wide. Excellent condition except for two darkened stones. Turtles were Pauline Trigère's favorite symbol and she
0017: ANN MILLER ESTATE TRIGÈRE TURTLE PINEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER BELT AND MAJORICA PEARLS: Belt of simulated diamonds in silver metal, circa 1970s, adjustable to 36", 7/8" wide. Large simulated pearl necklace, vermeil clasp signed Majorica 925, 20" long, 16mm pearls. Excellent condition.
0018: ANN MILLER BELT AND MAJORICA PEARLSEst. $300-$400
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ANN MILLER WIDE JEWELED BRACELET: Semi-rigid bangle of simulated amethyst, sapphire and emerald beads with simulated emeralds and diamonds in gilt metal, circa 1980s-90s, 1 5/8" wide, 3" across, 2 1/8" opening. Excellent condition.
0019: ANN MILLER WIDE JEWELED BRACELETEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD NECKLACE: Peacock motif of simulated sapphire and emerald beads and diamonds in ornate gilt metal, signed Donald Stannard, 1975, 17" long, 3" wide pendant. Excellent condition. This one-of-a-kind necklace was
0020: ANN MILLER DONALD STANNARD NECKLACEEst. $500-$700
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ANN MILLER CINER PENDANT EAR CLIPS: Simulated rubies and diamonds in gilt metal, signed Ciner, 2 3/4" long, 1" wide, circa 1960s. Excellent condition.
0021: ANN MILLER CINER PENDANT EAR CLIPSEst. $150-$250See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE JOMAZ WIDE CUFF: Simulated gemstones in textured gilt metal, 2" wide, 2 ¾" opening, unsigned but a similar brooch in the collection is signed Jomaz, circa 1960s. Excellent condition.
0022: ANN MILLER ESTATE JOMAZ WIDE CUFFEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE SWAROVSKI CUFF: Simulated diamonds of Austrian crystals in gilt metal, 1 1/6" wide, 2 3/8" opening, signature swan logo, circa 1980s-90s. Excellent condition.
0023: ANN MILLER ESTATE SWAROVSKI CUFFEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE ELEPHANT PIN: Simulated gemstones in silver metal, 4 1/8" wide, circa 1970s. Excellent condition.
0024: ANN MILLER ESTATE HUGE ELEPHANT PINEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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