DAVID WEBB 1976 Enameled Bracelet In Solid 18kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Enameled bracelet designed by David Webb (1925-1975).
This is a beautiful colorful bracelet, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. The bracelet has been crafted fully articulated in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished finish and embellished with applications of cream and coral colors enamels. Mounted with six dividers stations, which are pave-set with sixty natural white colorless diamonds. The bracelet is fitted with a concealed boxed lock and a hinge slash for extra safety.
Diamonds: Mounted in inlaid pave settings, with 60 European round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 1.80 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS/SI clarity.
Weight: 107.75 Grams, (69.10 Dwt).
Size: Fit a wrist up to 7.25 Inches, (18.42 Cm).
Measurements: The width is 20 mm (0.79 Inches) and raise 10 mm over the wrist.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the assay and warranty of the gold and signed as follow, "©WEBB 18KT".
David Webb
He was an American jeweler. On July 28, 1948, he founded David Webb, the company, which opened at 2 West 46th Street. Among his clients were Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Bárbara Streisand and Beyoncé have also worn his jewelry. He born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for his wife. Diana Vreeland, a noted columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle.
Literature: Ruth Peltason. David Webb, The Quintessential American Jeweler. Assouline New York 2013 for similar examples of this pattern.
Collateral: This David Webb bracelet is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this David Webb bracelet is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The enamel and the 60 diamonds are secured in the settings. This bracelet has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B032021IENM/2.590
