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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 HUGE FAUX PEARLS RAMS HEADS: Single strand of hand knotted, glass-based simulated pearls, simulated diamond rondelles, three dimensional rams' heads of simulated emeralds and diamonds in gilt metal, unsigned but authenticated by
0217: ANN MILLER HUGE FAUX PEARLS RAMS HEADSEst. $300-$450
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ANN MILLER ROSENSTEIN SET W/PHOTO: Necklace and pendant ear clips of simulated emeralds and diamonds in sterling silver, signed Nettie Rosenstein and Sterling, circa 1940s-50s. Necklace is 13" long; pendant is 1 ½" long; ear clips
0218: ANN MILLER ROSENSTEIN SET W/PHOTOEst. $400-$600
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ANN MILLER ESTATE ELEGANT CHOKER: Vertical links of simulated diamonds in silver metal, unsigned but probably made by Ciner, circa 1960s, 17 ¾" long, 1 ¾" deep at the center. Excellent condition.
0219: ANN MILLER ESTATE ELEGANT CHOKEREst. $400-$500See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER K.J.L. LION TWIST BRACELET: Pair of lions' heads with simulated ruby eye in gilt metal, bracelet of simulated turquoises, pearls and gilt metal beads, unsigned Kenneth Jay Lane, circa 1960s. Excellent condition.
0221: ANN MILLER K.J.L. LION TWIST BRACELETEst. $300-$400
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ANN MILLER TWO JOMAZ ZODIAC PINS: Two brooches with simulated diamonds, one in gilt metal, one in silver, signed Jomaz, circa 1950s-60s. Excellent condition.
0222: ANN MILLER TWO JOMAZ ZODIAC PINSEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER K.J.L. JEWELED CROSS BROOCH: Simulated diamonds in gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s. Excellent condition.
0223: ANN MILLER K.J.L. JEWELED CROSS BROOCHEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER K.J.L. JACKIE O BRACELET: Floral motif of simulated turquoises, rubies and diamonds in gilt metal, unsigned Kenneth Jay Lane, late 1960s. Excellent condition.
0224: ANN MILLER K.J.L. JACKIE O BRACELETEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE PANETTA WIDE BRACELET: Leafy vertical links of simulated diamonds in textured gilt metal, signed Panetta, circa 1960s. Very good condition with some wear to the plating.
0225: ANN MILLER ESTATE PANETTA WIDE BRACELETEst. $125-$225See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER IMPORTANT K.J.L. NECKLACE: Simulated pearls and diamonds in silver, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, 14" long, 3 ½" deep. Very good condition with traces of verdigris.
0226: ANN MILLER IMPORTANT K.J.L. NECKLACEEst. $1,200-$1,500
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ANN MILLER STANNARD PAIR DECO BRACELETS: Art Deco inspired geometric inspired of simulated diamond in textured silver metal, unsigned but authenticated by Donald Stannard as his work, circa 1970s. Excellent condition. Miss Miller was often
0227: ANN MILLER STANNARD PAIR DECO BRACELETSEst. $300-$500See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER FAUX PERIDOT K.J.L. EAR CLIPS: Huge girasol motif of simulated peridots and diamonds in antique gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, 3 ½" long. Excellent condition, on the original card.
0228: ANN MILLER FAUX PERIDOT K.J.L. EAR CLIPSEst. $300-$400
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ANN MILLER EXOTIC K.J.L. EAR CLIPS: East Indian inspired motif of simulated gemstones and pearls in gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, 4" long. Excellent condition.
0229: ANN MILLER EXOTIC K.J.L. EAR CLIPSEst. $300-$400
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ANN MILLER ESTATE DONNALD STANNARD SET: Necklace, bracelet and cocktail ring of simulated pearls, rubies and rhinestones, unsigned but authenticated by Donald Stannard as his work, made especially for Miss Miller in 1975 as one of many
0230: ANN MILLER ESTATE DONNALD STANNARD SETEst. $350-$550
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ANN MILLER HUGE STANNARD ART DECO SET: Art Deco inspired geometric motif necklace and ear clips of black and ivory enamel, simulated diamonds in textured silver metal, signed Donald Stannard, circa 1970s. Necklace is 22"; pendant is 3
0231: ANN MILLER HUGE STANNARD ART DECO SETEst. $750-$950
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ANN MILLER STANNARD PENDANT NECKLACE: Simulated emerald and lapis lazuli beads with gilt metal caps, unsigned but authenticated by Donald Stannard as his work, circa 1970s. Excellent condition.
0232: ANN MILLER STANNARD PENDANT NECKLACEEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER ESTATE GIANT FAUX PEARLS: Single long strand of hand knotted, glass-based, simulated pearls with a sterling vermeil clasp, 32" long, 19mm pearls. Excellent condition.
0233: ANN MILLER ESTATE GIANT FAUX PEARLSEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER ESTATE MAJORICA FAUX PEARLS: Single strand of hand knotted, glass-based simulated pearls with a sterling vermeil clasp, 22" long, 16mm pearls. Excellent condition.
0234: ANN MILLER ESTATE MAJORICA FAUX PEARLSEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER STANNARD BROOCH W/TCM TAPE: Double bowknot motif of simulated diamonds in textured gilt metal, signed Donald Stannard, circa 1970s-80s, 3" long and wide. Excellent condition. Miss Miller is wearing this brooch during an
0235: ANN MILLER STANNARD BROOCH W/TCM TAPEEst. $250-$350
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ANN MILLER STERLING SPRAY BROOCH W/PHOTO: Floral motif of simulated diamonds in sterling silver, signed Sterling, circa 1940s, 3 1/8" long, 2" wide. Excellent condition. A reprinted photograph of Miss Miller wearing the brooch is included
0236: ANN MILLER STERLING SPRAY BROOCH W/PHOTOEst. $225-$325
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ANN MILLER "ANYTHING GOES" JEWELRY': Pendant ear clips and cocktail ring of simulated amethysts and diamonds in silver metal, unsigned but authenticated by Donald Stannard as jewelry he made for Miss Miller to wear in various
0237: ANN MILLER "ANYTHING GOES" JEWELRY'Est. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER "ANYTHING GOES" JEWELRY: Triple pendant ear clips and cocktail ring of simulated amethysts and diamonds in silver metal, unsigned but authenticated by Donald Stannard as jewelry he made for Miss Miller to wear in various
0238: ANN MILLER "ANYTHING GOES" JEWELRYEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER "ANYTHING GOES" JEWELRY: Two pairs of pendant ear clips and two cocktail rings; one pair of simulated aquamarines and diamonds; another pair and a ring of simulated emeralds and diamonds, second ring is of simulated
0239: ANN MILLER "ANYTHING GOES" JEWELRYEst. $250-$350See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER JEWELED HAIR ORNAMENTS: Three hair barrettes and a headband; the headband of simulated tortoise with simulated diamonds on a silver metal clip; an Art Deco style barette of simulated diamonds in silver metal, 4 ¼" across;
0240: ANN MILLER JEWELED HAIR ORNAMENTSEst. $200-$300
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