This signed Miriam Haskell gold-tone box chain necklace embodies mid-century modern restraint at its most powerful. Composed of substantial dimensional box links in a warm, luminous gold finish, the chain creates a continuous architectural rhythm — each link locking into the next with engineered precision.
At 35 inches, the length allows for transformation.
Long and linear.
Doubled at the collar.
Or knotted into a sculptural focal point.
It is not ornate — it is commanding.
The patented clasp, stamped 3427691, anchors this piece within Haskell’s refined 1960s production era — when sleek metalwork began to balance the house’s earlier bead-intensive designs.
Design & Materials
• Signed Miriam Haskell tag
• Patent-stamped clasp: 3427691
• Gold-tone dimensional box chain
• Substantial 4.8 mm link width
• Patented push clasp construction
• Engineered interlocking design
The gold finish is rich and warm, reflecting light across each beveled edge without appearing brassy or overly polished.
This is structure as adornment.
Measurements
• Length: Approximately 35 inches (88.9 cm)
• Width: Approximately 4.8 mm
• Can be worn long, doubled, or knotted
• Signature plaque intact near clasp
The scale allows it to stand alone or integrate seamlessly into layered compositions.
Era
Circa 1960s
Produced during Miriam Haskell’s transition into cleaner, sculptural metal forms — a period marked by refined engineering and understated luxury.
Condition
Excellent vintage condition.
• Finish bright and well preserved
• No visible gold loss
• Clasp tight and functioning properly
• Minimal age-appropriate wear
Substantial and beautifully maintained.
Styling Notes
This piece thrives in contrast.
• Black eveningwear
• Structured tailoring
• Crisp white shirting
• Layered with other Haskell gold pieces
It elevates without excess.
Collector’s Note
Patent number 3427691 reflects a protected clasp mechanism used during Haskell’s mid-century production period. Signed examples retaining both patent marking and original plaque are increasingly desirable among collectors.
Unlike heavily embellished Haskell designs, this piece represents the house’s sculptural evolution — confident, architectural, and endlessly wearable.
A foundational gold Haskell.
Timeless. Collectible. Definitive.
