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Amourelle
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Made by the Kramer Company in the early 1960’s, AMOURELLE jewelry looks like a cousin,
and sometimes a twin, to Miriam Haskell jewelry. That is because it was
beautifully designed by the former Miriam Haskell head designer, Frank Hess.
Because much less of it was made than there was of Miriam Haskell, it is often difficult to find, but
it is certainly worth the search.
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AMOURELLE lush
brooch of cloudy opalescent cabochons and red rhinestones, signed on the
back "Amourelle" on a heart shaped tag.
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AMOURELLE
pinecones motif topaz- and honey-colored glass beads and rhinestones 17"
necklace with 4" pendant, signed on the back "Amourelle" on a heart
shaped tag.
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AMOURELLE
topaz-colored rhinestones and art glass cabochon 3" pin, signed on
the back "Amourelle" on a heart shaped tag.
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AMOURELLE white glass beads,
yellow rhinestones and
enameled leaves with beaded dangles brooch, 3". This is signed on
the back "Amourelle" on a heart shaped metal tag. Pieces in this set
can be seen in "Haskell Jewelry" by Gordon & Pamfiloff on page 114.
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AMOURELLE white
glass seed bead flower brooch with green enameled leaves and yellow
rhinestone centers, circa 1965, 3-1/2". This is signed on the back
"Amourelle" on a heart shaped metal tag. Pieces in this set can be
seen in "Haskell Jewelry" by Gordon & Pamfiloff on page 114.
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AMOURELLE blue art glass
and rhinestones set in gold tone 2-1/2" brooch and 1-1/4" earrings,
circa 1965, signed on the back "Amourelle" on a heart shaped metal tag and
on each earring in script.
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AMOURELLE golden pinecones
necklace with gold tone leaves and pinecones, pale yellow and topaz colored
glass beads and tan, gray and topaz rhinestones, 18-1/2" long with a 4-1/4"
two part pendant. It is signed on the back "Amourelle" on a heart shaped
metal tag. This is a Frank Hess design created right after he left
Haskell and it is a forte effort, a real treasure of beautiful glass beads
and golden chains. View
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AMOURELLE Austro-Hungarian
revival style pendant with amazing aqua and white enamel encasing red, blue,
purple, green and topaz colored rhinestones all set in gold tone filigree.
t is signed on the back "Amourelle" on a heart shaped metal tag.
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AMOURELLE silver artificial
pearls necklace, hinged bangle bracelet and earrings circa 1960, necklace wearable
length 15", bracelet 7" by 1", dangle earrings 2". This
is an unusual design and more rare with the inclusion of the original price
tags.
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AMOURELLE brooch in orange
and green glass beads and clear rhinestones nestled into gold tone
leaves, 2-1/4". It is signed on the back "Amourelle" on a heart
shaped metal tag. View
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AMOURELLE coral
and green glass beads set in gold tone brooch and earrings, both signed on
the back "Amourelle".
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AMOURELLE brooch with green and
orange beads and cabochons set in gold tone flowers and leaves, signed on
the back "Amourelle" on a heart shaped metal tag, 2".
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AMOURELLE flower brooch
with honey-colored
and cream glass beads set with gold metal seed beads and leaves.
This is signed on the back "Amourelle".
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AMOURELLE by Frank Hess very rare convertible necklace/brooch and
earrings set with glass pearls, clear rhinestones and gold tone chains, a
marvelous set of costume jewelry. It includes three pieces: a necklace 15-1/2"
long,
a brooch 2" across with a 5/8" loop that can attach it to the necklace, and 1" clip
back earrings. This set can be worn as a separate necklace and brooch, or as
a larger necklace by attaching the brooch to the bottom of the necklace with
the decorated loop included ( see the photos). The pendant/brooch and
earrings are beautifully layered with two different styles of leaves, a real
Frank Hess masterpiece in every way. This set is signed "Amourelle" on a
heart shaped plaque and it was made in about 1960, after his
time as Miriam Haskell’s head designer. His jewelry is always a treat, and
there was only a small amount of Amourelle ever produced. This set is in
excellent condition in every way, absolutely glorious with shimmering gold
tone and brilliant rhinestones.
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The same Amourelle set separated so that it can be worn as a
necklace, brooch and earrings.
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AMOURELLE brooch of honey-colored
glass cabochon and rhinestones set in gold tone petals on a filigree back, circa 1960, 1-7/8". Designed
by Frank Hess, the former head designer for Miriam Haskell, this has the
artistic sensibility and matte gold tone finish like his Haskell
jewelry. Made by Kramer in the early 1960’s, Amourelle jewelry looks like a
cousin… and sometimes a twin… to Miriam Haskell jewelry and that is
because it was designed by Frank Hess for both makers. It is signed on
the back "Amourelle" on an applied heart shaped metal tag. View
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AMOURELLE green glass bead
necklace and earrings with gorgeous swirled glass beads, knotted between
each, and tiny blue and clear rhinestones accented with artificial half
pearls, signed on earrings, necklace 24", clasp 1-1/4", earrings 1".
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AMOURELLE
red rhinestones brooch in japanned setting, circa 1965, 2-3/4", it is
signed on the back "Amourelle" on an applied heart shaped metal tag.
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AMOURELLE brooch with orange
glass beads, green enameled leaves, gold tone textured beads and filigree,
3-1/2". The Amourelle line was made by Kramer and designed by Frank Hess, former
head designer for Miriam Haskell. It is It is signed on the back "Amourelle"
on an applied heart shaped metal tag. It is interesting that at the top back
there is a catch that another piece of some sort could slide into.
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AMOURELLE brooch, with tiny
gold tone flowers centered with bright pink rhinestones in a cross motif,
lovely detail, 2-3/4". It is signed on the back "Amourelle" on an
applied heart shaped metal tag. View
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AMOURELLE Frank Hess designed
green, aqua and blue brooch and earrings set in gold tone, brooch 4-1/4"
earrings 1-1/3". The leaves are green glass seed beads and the flowers are
beads and rhinestones. It is signed on the back "Amourelle" on an applied
heart shaped metal tag. View
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AMOURELLE
pinecones motif topaz- and honey-colored glass beads and rhinestones 17"
necklace with 4" pendant. It is signed on the back "Amourelle" on an
applied heart shaped metal tag.
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HASKELL
topaz-colored glass beads and rhinestones with gold tone chains 16"
necklace with pinecone motif clasp.
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According to those who worked in the jewelry industry, the practice of designers using each other’s pieces as inspiration
was common with some companies, as was the "borrowing" of ideas for the use
and combinations of beads,
findings and designs. The sets shown directly above, one by Haskell and one
marked Amourelle, were designed by Frank Hess, but for
different companies and at slightly different times.
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AMOURELLE white and
yellow glass beads and green enameled leaves necklace and earrings. It is
signed on the back "Amourelle" on an applied heart shaped metal tag.
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AMOURELLE earrings with
white glass pearls, yellow center and green enameled leaves. These are
signed on the back "Amourelle" on an applied heart shaped metal tag.
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AMOURELLE black faceted glass beads necklace and earrings by
designer Frank Hess, who had been the head designer at Miriam Haskell.
The necklace wearable length is 15" with 5 strands and it is not marked
but matches the earrings perfectly. The 1-1/4" clip back earrings only
are marked "Amourelle". Circa 1960 and in excellent condition.
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