Saturated cobalt blue glass takes center stage in this beautiful pair of vintage Miriam Haskell drop earrings, combining luminous color with the detailed construction and distinctive artistry associated with the Haskell name.
Each earring begins with a rounded cobalt blue glass cabochon held securely within an elaborate crown-like prong setting. Suspended beneath is a polished blue glass drop, creating a graceful two-part silhouette with subtle movement when worn.
The color is exceptional. Under changing light, the glass moves between vivid cobalt, royal blue, and deeper inky tones, giving the earrings considerably more dimension than a single flat shade of blue.
Warm aged gilt-tone metal surrounds the glass and provides a beautiful contrast to the saturated color. The open-backed upper settings also reveal the intricate construction from behind—one of those wonderful details that makes vintage designer jewelry just as interesting from the reverse as it is from the front.
Both earrings retain their original Miriam Haskell signed screwback clip mechanisms, with the signature clearly visible on each.
Elegant in scale yet rich in color, these earrings have all the presence of statement jewelry without overwhelming the ear.
Details
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Designer: Miriam Haskell
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Signature: Signed Miriam Haskell on both clips
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Era: Vintage / Mid-Century
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Style: Articulated two-part drop earrings
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Material: Cobalt blue glass
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Metal: Gilt / gold-tone metal
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Setting: Prong-set upper cabochons with open-back crown-style construction
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Closure: Adjustable screwback clip-on
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Pierced Ears Required: No
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Measurements
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Overall Length: Approximately 1.5 inches
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Upper Glass Cabochon: Approximately 12.20 mm
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Lower Glass Drop: Approximately 14.40 mm
A beautifully balanced size that provides noticeable presence while remaining comfortable and sophisticated on the ear.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
The cobalt blue glass remains glossy and richly saturated, with the stones securely held within their settings. The articulated lower drops remain intact and move freely as intended.
The gilt-tone metal shows minor surface wear and natural age-related patina consistent with authentic vintage jewelry.
The screwback clip mechanisms remain functional, and the Miriam Haskell signature is clearly visible on both clips.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the condition description.
Styling Notes
Cobalt blue is one of those colors that needs very little help.
These earrings are beautiful against black, crisp white, ivory, camel, navy, or chocolate brown, where the intensity of the blue becomes the focal point.
For evening, pair them with a simple black dress or black silk and swept-back hair. The combination allows both the saturated glass and intricate metal settings to be fully appreciated.
For daytime, they would look equally sophisticated with a tailored blazer, white button-down, or fine-gauge knit.
Because the earrings already provide such a concentrated burst of color, additional jewelry can remain minimal.
Collector’s Note
Miriam Haskell jewelry holds an important place in the history of American costume jewelry, celebrated for imaginative use of glass, faux pearls, intricate metalwork, and highly detailed construction.
This pair is especially appealing for the combination of deep cobalt glass, dimensional crown-style settings, articulated drops, original screwback hardware, and signatures on both earrings.
The open construction visible from the reverse is particularly noteworthy. Rather than simply enclosing the stones, the metalwork becomes an integral part of the design and demonstrates the attention paid to both appearance and construction.
The use of intensely colored glass is another part of their appeal. Here, the glass is not merely attempting to imitate a precious gemstone—the saturated blue becomes a decorative statement of its own.
For the Haskell collector, these earrings offer a beautiful balance between wearability, unmistakable color, signed authenticity, and distinctive vintage construction.
A wonderful addition to an established Miriam Haskell collection or a sophisticated introduction to one of America’s most collectible costume jewelry houses.
