Fall Jewels 
25 October 2023
Fall Jewels 
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Marilyn Cooperman

Multi-gem, gold, and silver brooch


The bombé paisley brooch set with variously-cut emeralds, tourmalines, and heliodors
18k yellow gold and sterling silver
Signed MFC
2 x 1.25 in; Gross weight 20.4 dwts
estimate: $3,000–4,000
result: $3,780
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Marilyn Cooperman

1937–2020

Marilyn Cooperman began her career in fashion and then as Editor and Chief at Simplicity and Vogue patterns. She clearly had a good sense for design and the details of construction. Through her friendship with Fred Leighton, she began reworking period jewelry at his Madison Avenue boutique. In 1994, she launched her own company. Her collection features several iconic forms including the paisley drop brooch which has been created with a variety of palettes. Marilyn passed away on August 19, 2020. She leaves behind a legacy of vibrant jewelry meant to embolden the woman who wears them. 

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