David Webb 1960 Classic Door Knockers Drop Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Black Enamel
Door knocker earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975).
Beautiful American classic pair, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb during the mid-20th Century period, back in the 1960's. These door knockers drop earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with applications of black hot enamel.
The earrings are designed in an articulated 'door knocker' motif, the open oval drops are suspended from a rectangular shaped element and suited with omega backs for fastening clips and the posts option for pierced ears can be easily added.
They have a combined weight of 44.95 Grams and a measurements of 54 mm by 30 mm (2.13 x 1.18 Inches).
Stamped, with the maker's mark, the gold assay hallmark and signed, "WEBB 18 KT".
David Webb (1925-1975), 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 Barbara Streisand and Beyoncé have also worn his jewelry.
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: David Webb, The Quintessential American Jeweler. Ruth Peltason, Assouline New York 2013 for similar examples of this pattern.
They are in great condition and are accompanied by the designer's jewelry pouch.
INVENTORY REF: E0000ESEN/1.080
