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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 K.J.L. WIDE JEWELED BELT: Ornate motif of crystal beads and simulated diamonds on gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, adjustable to 32", 2 ¾" wide. Excellent condition.
0241: ANN MILLER K.J.L. WIDE JEWELED BELTEst. $900-$1,200
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ANN MILLER ESTATE PANETTA COCKTAIL RING: Simulated amethyst and diamonds in gilt metal, signed Panetta and Sterling Shank, circa 1960s, size 6 ½, 1 ¼" , ½" above the finger. Original box is included in the lot. Excellent condition.
0242: ANN MILLER ESTATE PANETTA COCKTAIL RINGEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. DANGLE BRACELET: Wide bracelet of crystal beads and simulated diamonds in silver metal, signed KJL (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1970s, 7" long, 1 ½" wide. Excellent condition, a few crystal dangles may be missing.
0243: ANN MILLER ESTATE K.J.L. DANGLE BRACELETEst. $200-$300See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER K.J.L. FANCY BEAD NECKLACES: Two necklaces with complementary colors; of simulated melon-cut turquoise and emerald beads with simulated diamond rondelles, snap clasps, unsigned but probably by Kenneth Jay Lane, circa 1960s-70s,
0244: ANN MILLER K.J.L. FANCY BEAD NECKLACESEst. $225-$325
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ANN MILLER ESTATE 2 PAIRS CINER EAR CLIPS: Oval shapes with simulated aquamarines, pink sapphires and diamonds in gilt metal, signed Ciner, circa 1960s, 1 3/8". Excellent condition.
0245: ANN MILLER ESTATE 2 PAIRS CINER EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE SHOWY DANGLE EAR CLIPS: Simulated rubies and diamonds in gilt metal, circa 1970s, 3" long, 1 ¾" wide. Excellent condition.
0246: ANN MILLER ESTATE SHOWY DANGLE EAR CLIPSEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER K.J.L. PAISLEY EAR CLIPS: East Indian inspired motif of simulated jade, lapis lazulis and diamonds in antique gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s. Excellent condition.
0247: ANN MILLER K.J.L. PAISLEY EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE KENNETH LANE WIDE BELT: Simulated rubies and diamonds in silver metal, signed Kenneth Lane, circa 1970s, adjustable to 39", 1 ¼" wide. Excellent condition.
0248: ANN MILLER ESTATE KENNETH LANE WIDE BELTEst. $500-$750
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ANN MILLER MARVELLA PENDANT EAR CLIPS: Double tiered motif of simulated rubies and diamonds in rhodium plated metal, signed Marvella, circa 1960s, 3 ¼" long, 1" wide. Excellent condition.
0249: ANN MILLER MARVELLA PENDANT EAR CLIPSEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER DIOR EAR CLIPS AND RING: Girasol motif ear clips of simulated emeralds and diamonds in silver metal, signed Chr. Dior Germany 1970. Similar cocktail ring is signed Chr. Dior Germany 1969. Excellent condition.
0250: ANN MILLER DIOR EAR CLIPS AND RINGEst. $250-$350See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER K.J.L. PAISLEY EAR CLIPS: Simulated rubies in gilt metal, unsigned but similar to others in the collection with Kenneth Jay Lane's signature, circa 1960s, 3" long, 1 ¾" wide. Excellent condition.
0251: ANN MILLER K.J.L. PAISLEY EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER ESTATE CZ COCKTAIL RING: 18 x 13mm octagon ruby cubic zirconium with two 9 x 4mm synthetic rubies and four 2mm round clear cubic zirconia in sterling vermeil, size 4. Excellent condition.
0252: ANN MILLER ESTATE CZ COCKTAIL RINGEst. $150-$250See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER ESTATE DOME COCKTAIL RING: Large simulated pearl center with tiered pear shape and round cubic zirconia, size 4 ½, 1 1/8" across, 1 1/8" above the finger. Excellent condition.
0253: ANN MILLER ESTATE DOME COCKTAIL RINGEst. $175-$275See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER LARGE SCHREINER EAR CLIPS: Triple pendant motif of simulated diamonds in silver metal, unsigned but typical of Schreiner jewelry with the "doughnut hole" clip back, circa 1960s, 2 ¾" long, 1 ¾" wide. Excellent condition.
0254: ANN MILLER LARGE SCHREINER EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER FANCY K.J.L. EAR CLIPS: Classic motif of simulated diamonds and pearls in antique gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, 3 ½" long, 2" across. Good condition, touches of verdigris, central pearls have
0255: ANN MILLER FANCY K.J.L. EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER K.J.L. MOGHUL EAR CLIPS: East Indian inspired pendant motif of simulated melon-cut emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds in textured gilt metal, signed K.J.L. (Kenneth Jay Lane), circa 1960s, 2 ¾" long, 1 ¼" wide.
0256: ANN MILLER K.J.L. MOGHUL EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER STANNARD ART DECO BRACELET: Art Deco inspired geometric motif of simulated diamonds in silver metal, signed Stannard, circa 1970s, 7" long, 1 ¼" wide. Excellent condition.
0257: ANN MILLER STANNARD ART DECO BRACELETEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER ESTATE FLASHY WIDE BRACELET: Simulated square cut and baguette diamonds in flexible silver metal, circa 1970s, 6 ½" long, 1 1/8" wide. Excellent condition.
0258: ANN MILLER ESTATE FLASHY WIDE BRACELETEst. $125-$225
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ANN MILLER ESTATE MCJ PENDANT EAR CLIPS: Simulated "invisibly set" rubies and diamonds, signed MCJ (Magnificent Costume Jewelry) which was sold exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, circa 1990s, 2 ¾" long, 7/8" wide. Mint
0259: ANN MILLER ESTATE MCJ PENDANT EAR CLIPSEst. $200-$300
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ANN MILLER EST MARCEL BOUCHER NECKLACE: Peacock feather motif of navy blue enamel, simulated emeralds and diamonds in gilt metal, signed Boucher, circa 1950s-60s, 14" and with additional clasp section, 16" long, 7/8" deep. Excellent
0260: ANN MILLER EST MARCEL BOUCHER NECKLACEEst. $400-$500
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ANN MILLER GROUP SIGNED PENDANT EAR CLIPS: Simulated diamonds in gilt metal, upper left pair signed Chr.Dior, 2 ¾" long; upper right pair with signature Swarovski swan logo, 2" long; bottom pair signed Escada 2 ¼" long, all circa 1980s-90s.
0261: ANN MILLER GROUP SIGNED PENDANT EAR CLIPSEst. $225-$325See Sold Price
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ANN MILLER STANNARD BRACELET AND RING: Simulated diamonds in gilt metal; bracelet signed Donald Stannard, 2 5/8" across, 2 ¼" opening; asymmetrical motif ring is unsigned but authenticated by Mr. Stannard as his work, size 7, both circa
0262: ANN MILLER STANNARD BRACELET AND RINGEst. $150-$250
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ANN MILLER ST. JOHN AND CINER EAR CLIPS: Simulated diamonds in silver metal; left pair signed St. John, 2 5/8" long; right pair signed Ciner, 1 ¼" long, both circa 1980s-90s. Excellent condition.
0263: ANN MILLER ST. JOHN AND CINER EAR CLIPSEst. $175-$275
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ANN MILLER ESTATE JOMAZ COCKTAIL RING: Simulated jade, lapis lazulis and diamonds in gilt metal, signed Jomaz, circa 1960s, size 5 1/2, 1 ½" across, ¾" above the finger. Very good condition with wear to the plating on the shank.
0264: ANN MILLER ESTATE JOMAZ COCKTAIL RINGEst. $200-$300
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