Pearls are a Lady's Best Friend: Doris's Haskell and Victorian Pearl Collection (Fashion, Unboxing)
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- čas přidán 6. 05. 2020
- To Our Subscribers and Viewers,
We thank you for watching our videos on this channel and hope they give you some comfort during this time. We hope you are all safe and wish you and your loved ones well. During this time we will be doing more live streams on instagram (@thewaywewore) to extend the shop with all of its vintage treasures to you all.
Hello The Way We Wore Fans,
Who loves pearls? That question is redundant as pearls have been a style staple for centuries, and highly coveted by all. Wilma Flintstone, Aphrodite (the goddess of love), Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth I, Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Princess Diana are women who love a pearl piece of jewelry. The popularity of the pearl almost almost wiped out the entire world supply, as they were so highly coveted and farmed excessively. In 1893 Mikimoto created the cultured pearl, allowing this prized jewel to be more accessible.
It was upon entering the 20th century that pearls were used in costume jewelry. Chanel and Miriam Haskell used glass beads and coated them with a finish to give them a pearl-like glisten. Haskell's business opened in 1924, and it was became a tremendous success. All women wore Haskell pearls because of their design and hand crafted quality. Today Haskell pieces are highly collectable and sought after. We hope you enjoy this episode.
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Doris, I could listen to you talk for hours.I love how you present your information with such affection,and knowledge. Please stay safe,and thank you for your much awaited videos. Cindy
I have been blessed to find a single strand Mikimoto at a thrift shop. Much Beloved.
Honestly to me, pearls are more elegant than diamonds
Teona I agree. Diamonds can get too tacky. Personally, I invested in a pair of beautiful pearl earrings the moment I entered adulthood.
I HAVE A MIRIAM HASKEII PIN A BUTTERFLY ONE PEARL VERY OLD
@@heymarey150 Diamonds are flashy and can come across as, "Look at me!" while pearls have a quiet beauty that grows on you the longer you look at it :)
Agree. Pearls make every woman more beautiful.
Pearls make every woman prettier. Of all the gemstones, they seem to flatter the most. They can be worn day or night, casual or dressy, and elevate any look.
When I was a young girl someone gave me an add-a-pearl necklace and each year another tiny pearl was added. Somehow over the years I lost that sweet necklace! In any case, today I have a lovely one that’s a staple in my wardrobe. It’s only a single strand but of fine quality and the right size for my features. When I drape it around my neck and look in the mirror, I’m always reminded of how flattering pearls are.
Ahh... Nothing like clam spit! So I make costume jewelry and I have had to repair and update alot of vintage pieces. I can truly say that within my recollection, I have never had to fix or repair any Haskell Jewelry.
I'm from scotland and been watching you for a long time now, all started with the Smithsonian episodes and now your own channel. Your doing great job with the knowledge being shared and onsite to these special collections you have
Pearls go with everything. They are both for day and evening wear and are elegant. I love your Victorian set, Doris, especially the brooch. Thank you for sharing and staying safe.
Hello!!! I LOVE my pearls. I’m from Mississippi and my grandmother bought me my first strand. Then my mother bought my daughter her first strand (at birth with a gold ring with a tiny diamond). She had her first photos taken (almost 3 months old) wearing bloomers with laced edging and her jewelry.
How sweet
Love Miriam Haskell works. Frank Hess was great as well. Loved her WWII designs when she used only organic material because metals were needed for the war effort.
Doris have the most soft and sweet voice ever !!! I totally imagine her reading kids books, beside this amazing videos. XoXoXo from Chile 🇨🇱😊💕 the skinny and large country at the end of the world.
Another interesting and informative video, thank you Doris! This may be an odd request, but would you ever consider doing a video about sequins/featuring heavily sequined garments? Lately I've been obsessed with them and have been hand stitching them on to just about everything lately, I'm just obsessed with the sparkle. Unfortunately though, I rarely see them worn. I was wondering if you might have any interesting sequin pieces in your collection, and if you do I'd love to see and learn more about them!
Its crazy,or I am just getting old. Lol as a teenager ( I am now 49) my mother and me use to find Haskell, Trafari,Coro aplenty in the thrift stores in the late 80s. I was the ood girl out at school because you would often find me wearing that jewelry. I loved it! I would even wrap long strings of Pearl's around my ankle with sandals, tshirt and shorts. Thank you for the segment.
Wonderful and greetings from Guernsey Channel Islands UK. We are a small island between UK and France xxx
I absolutely adore all your work and episodes on here. You are eclectic and wonderfully inspirational. I love the history of all these episodes x Such a joy🥰🥰😣💃💖
Pearls represent tears!Love and light from NZ always listening and watching
Fashion and jewelry is the best non-fattening way to ease my stress, so I thank Doris and company so much for continuing to make content for The Way We Wore. Maybe do a semi-precious stones theme in costume jewelry? Marcasite jewelry (usually in art deco designs) is one of my favorites, but onyx, malachite, jade and chalcedony are also great visuals for jewelry themes.
Haskell is my absolute favorite! I am also jealous! I'm going over to Etsy, to see if I can find the pearls that looked like Haskell's. Great video.
Hi. Hello. Howdy. Thank you for sharing. Interesting. I also like your top....
And never think about my mother's Miriam Haskell earrings until you mention them. I think they're from the 40s and they are lovely the pearls still look wonderful. 💯😁💥Lovely to see you Doris. That was my mother's name by the way Doris. 🙄✨💕
Thank you Doris for your pearls of wisdom. You personify warmth, grace, and knowledge.
I sold MH all through the 80’s at Nordstrom jewelry department in Seattle- they were always so special- I wish I had kept more! I’ve now been selling beads for over 30 years & have several MH loose pieces & findings in my vintage collection
You probably sold some to me. I worked at Great Northwest Federal Savings and Loan across from the Bon Marche. I always shopped on my lunch hour at the great department store downtown. How I miss those days!
Back when Nordstrom meant something and was a class act.
Today, sadly...Nordstrom is no more than a decorated KOHLS.
It’s sad what they did to Nordstrom.
Buffums was my personal favorite old timey store
Hi Doris, I have Haskell that was never sold to the public that came from Elenor Moss's (the wife of the president of Haskell) family. It's a great story that you will absolutely love. I have a channel here on the tube, and do videos on my collection! We are kindred spirits. ~Dawn
Dear Doris, got my very first Miriam Haskell earrings from your shop, and they are definitely my favorite of all time. Thank you for making this video. Love ❤️ from Taiwan!
I love glass pearls for the distinct sound that make when they are against each other. No other faux pearl sounds or weighs the same.
I mean. Pearls are stunning. It shows someones class decades ago. Timeless elegance. Also being mixed with stones and good metalwork, just stunning
Beautiful jewelry! I am so jealous! I wish I had all of these pieces in my collection.💍💎
thank you for educating me with these amazing pieces
I enjoyed the art of the design and your appreciation for her work! Thank you.
Doris. You are the treasure. Thank you for all you do. Your videos are very entertaining and educational. Thanks.
Thank you for showing us the back of those pieces, sometimes it is even more interesting than the front. Also, thank you for your videos, I'm always eager to watch new episode.
Thank you again for another delightful interlude where reality is suspended and we get to listen to your delightful voice and all the wonderful information and passion that you have to share. I collect vintage handbags, 30s-80s,very structured and classic and although I don’t often wear them, they bring me absolute joy as I have them displayed in my walk-in closet (to keep them safe from light and temperature changes) for my own enjoyment. I agree, if you are going to collect, you must love what you collect with a passion. Thank you (again) for all your time and effort in creating such excellent videos. Cheers
GORGEOUS!
This channel is a hidden gem of youtube
Awesome! So glad to hear from you, Doris!
Thank you Doris. Take care
Thank you so much for these fabulous programs! So enlightening, beautiful and full of joy in such stressful times. What a gift
Just lovely!!
Thank you so much!
I have a great jewelry repair shop. They can handle the metal findings.
I met and worked with Ms. Haskell as a young buyer in the seventies. She was warm and friendly but a bit scatty. Her brothers ran the business end of her company and they were major SOB’s, if you see it in the showroom can you imagine what it must be like in the office?
And I got my Haskell’s free.( can’t do that today.)
You can go on eBay and type in costume jewelry NOS, new old stock, or just findings.
A fun way to shop in isolation. But buyer beware. You want it to ship from Rhode Island.
'm uploading the most informative video on Haskell tomorrow! ..and I did a video on how to clean vintage jewelry recently :)
Thank you for the sharing your knowledge Doris. Love the videos
Beautiful Jewelry, wonderful workmanship.
Beautiful, lovely!
LOVE the pearls! Thanks for bringing us this video!
Thank you Doris!
Oh, this was my favourite episode so far! I have a very old ornate Haskell brooch but a tiny bead fell off. Now I know why- it was the brass wire that failed. My husband bought it for me from a NYC woman who worked in fashion beginning in the 1930's, and retired to the city I live in. in Wa. state. I have lost touch w. her, but she would now be in her 90's.
Thank you ! I really enjoy your content.
thanks for another great video Doris!! I love them all
Pearls are timeless❤️
I can not put into words how much I appreciate this video. Thank you Doris and all your team :)
I just love these videos you do. So educational!
Hi Doris! Hope you are all doing well! I truly appreciate your videos! I could listen to your stories for hours and hours! Thanks a lot 😘
Hi, Doris. Love your presentations, in clothing and in jewelry, though I will ever think be able to afford it, watching it is quite enough to me, specially during these times. I have learned so much. Thanks and be safe!
Thank you for making these videos! They are so informative and a welcome distraction from worrying about all that is going on.
Hey Doris, Another amazing show, another great topic for me to research & know. Thanks for another top knot notched episode
Thank you Doris
Enjoyed that!!!
Love from Ireland 🇮🇪 xx
I absolutely love your channel, your competence and your shops. It's my dream shop for sure. Thanks for these lovely videos. Love from Italy and stay safe.
Dear Doris,
We love your content. Keep up the great work, clearly you love what you do and it is a pleasure to learn from you.
Stay safe,
From Germany
Thank you great episode
Thank you so for sharing your knowledge . i love watching your videos and the wonderful clothes and jewellery you pull out to show us.
Hey Doris, love the channel, any chance of menswear? Us blokes are very under-represented but wanna try to be fashionable esp with vintage or heritage pieces. The Pucci ties were great but that's been about it, mind you not a long time follower. The most fascinating channel though, great work.
I feel like a decade of men's wear would be a great starting point. Especially when it came to the 30's-90's.
Wonderful vid. So very interesting- pearls have been a staple in our fashion history forever - Jackie Kennedy was an iconic wearer of pearls. Thanks so very much! 😃😃😃🤗❤️👍
Hi Doris, I am so glad I came across your channel. I enjoy each video and I learn so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Lovely
..thanks for sharing🐱
Couldn’t sleep 😴.... opened CZcams and first thins that pop was this video like always what a treat. Thank you ....Doris.
Great video! Thank you for sharing! Love vintage jewelry!!
Such a nice video! I love pearls.
Amazing video!! I love all of your videos but this one was extra interesting. So glad to see you are well and I am looking forward to visiting the store once all this craziness is over!!
It used to be in the good days that you could find gems in thrift shops(charity shops), but now they know to much and have dealers that they ask for a value price beforehand. its the same with old books some even have an ebay account to sale the good vintage and antique jewellery good luck in your hunting it's great fun
Thanks for these videos. So enjoyed.
Thanks for the shout out at the end Doris! Made me laugh ahahahaha!!
Glad you acknowledge the guys! Have been a long time fan since LA Frock Stars!
Always informative. Thank you.
Ms. Haskel seemed to be a very savvy person . She ran her company on her terms ! The fact her shop was in a hotel is just such a smart thing to do ! There is something about a pearl that is captivating ! Elizabeth Taylors , Peragrina pearl had gone through three wars and a number of owners ! It survived . But her little dog found the pearl one afternoon , Tayor , Burton and a few friend were having lunch at home and the pearl came undone and fell off the necklace . Next, everyone is on their hands and knees looking on the floor for the pearl . Not in sight . One of the men hear a strange sound from under a cabinet , he looks ! Her little dog has got the pearl and does not want to give it back . Elizabeth Taylor got her pearl back from her pooch ! People will always notice you with a string of pearls ! Your so right about people putting the real jewellery in their vaults and wearing costume jewellery for everyday . I have talked with people over the decade who had pieces made to look like the real jewellery they had and put the original in a safe ! But at parties and events the real stuff came out ! As a kid I remember women at parties and weddings trying to out do one another with their jewels . Back in the 1960s head pieces were all the rave ! Hair pins with diamonds and gold and pearls , tiaras too ! The jewels were real . Sometimes a set opesrls is all you need to make a statement.
I am a new fan of Miriam Haskell. The craftsmanship and detail of her pieces are unlike any other type of costume jewelry I've ever come across, so I am not surprised she is considered the top costume jeweler. Thank you for sharing a bit more about her jewelry with us!
After I watched this video I started collecting! Thank you soooo much I have about 8 pieces of her work and growing!
Thank you so much for showing those beautiful pieces,watching from Australia enjoyed every moment ❤️🇦🇺
Thank you for a wonderful video! I would have enjoyed seeing close-up views of each piece on the display table. Further, I would have enjoyed hearing the story behind each piece’s acquisition.
Thank you so much for doing this, I love you and your videos! I have admired Miriam Haskell's work for years, but I didn't know much about her.
Wonderful video. Very educational xx
Dear Doris and crew, thanks so much for creating these videos and sharing your knowledge and all this eye candy for all of us to enjoy and learn from! When thrift and vintage stores open again, I will be better equipped to choose quality pieces for myself and my business ☺️ Take care and stay safe and healthy!
Amazing to see a Georgian piece....wow!!
Wonderful video. Thanks so much.
I enjoyed your video! Thank you for the mini lesson! It’s so interesting!🤗💕
Wonderful
i love your shows !
I'm very male and look forward to seeing your next episode... I learn so much!!....be safe!
Haskell pieces are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I enjoy your clips tremendously! I have myself a collection of almost 2,000 pieces of antique ethnic (mainly silver) jewelry from the Middle East, former Ottoman occupied Eastern Europe, Russia and Caucasian region, Iraq and Central Asia. A fine selection of this jewelry will be exhibited soon in a reputable German museum... Many world renowned designers and fashion houses are using the old ethnic jewelry designs in their designs. During my collection frenzy, I have already met fashion house owners who are sharing the same “addiction”...
Peter Hoesli is love to see your collection do you have a CZcams of Instagram account?
Jackie Ramos Yes, I do! Instagram but mostly on Facebook. If you are on Facebook I can invite you to the Ethnic Jewelry Discussion Forum. It is very interesting and that is where I am posting photos of my collection. There will also be a book accompanying my museum exhibition. However, covid19 is delaying it...
I love pearls. ❤️
Absolutely amazing episode :) loving :) thank you very much for the inside look :) you are so inspiring :) take care :)
You too Doris.
Stay healthy and safe.
Absolutely beautiful collection! If I’m ever in Rhode Island I’ll definitely look these places up for some pieces
A few years back I walked by the Haskell HQ in NY, was such a fun moment looking up at the sign and imagining the magic inside - from days long ago.
I love pearls. Haven’t a single Mikimoto, or such. But they’re real and they are mine. Love all of the colors that nature has created. Even like some of the dyed cultured ones because they are so much fun. Thank you so much for this vid. As usual, I learned a lot. Stay well.
Thank you
I love her work! I make beaded jewelry, and she is one inspiration for me!
Great opening and ending montage and music Doris....it suits ur brand better. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
likewise, be safe, healthy, and well. thank you for making these videos
Hi from 🇿🇦 thank you for your amazing videos!
Hi Doris! A fella, here, I love fashion and it's history and your videos are on point! Lots of love, be safe!
Fascinating. I learned a lot. New names to research. I am so tired of men in suits ruining the world so it’s a delight to hear about another woman who made her mark. It makes me think of Eileen Gray who created her own store to sell her work. Thank you.
The Georgian earrings made my mouth water. A simple champagne colored satin scoop neck, empire waist sleeveless gown, matching long evening gloves, hair back in a French twist...and those earrings. Not another piece of jewelry. I'm in love with looking at vintage high fashion although I'm a vintage tee shirt and jeans girl.
Sound quality was SO much better!! Thank you x