KURT WAYNE Modernist Two Tones Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With VS Diamonds
Modernist two tones earrings designed by Kurt Wayne
These are a beautiful pair of earrings, created by Kurt Wayne back in the late 20th century. The earrings have been crafted with elegant cushioned-bombe shapes in two tones of 18 karats gold with high polished finish. They are composed by two parts and the central ball sections are mount with pave settings composed by thirty white colorless diamonds. The earrings are fitted with posts for pierced ears and hinged omega backs for fastening clips.
Diamonds: The central parts are mounted in pave settings, with 30 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.20 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS clarity.
Weight: 20.5 Grams, (13.15 Dwt).
Measurements: 21 mm by 17 mm by 10 mm (0.83 x 0.67 x 0.39 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold, the five-digits serial numbers and signed as follows, "KW .750 13509".
Kurt Wayne
The jewelry designer Kurt Wayne exemplifies Retro-style jewelry. Born in Austria in 1909, he immigrated to the United States in 1937. The prolific designer worked well into the 1980s and was celebrated for his bold silhouettes and curving lines. The history of the Kurt Wayne jewelry brand began in 1945. He was born in 1909 in Vienna, Austria, Kurt was orphaned early. Having come under the care of a local jeweler, 10-year-old Kurt began to learn jewelry craftsmanship. After years of apprenticeship, Kurt became a professional silversmith, goldsmith, diamond cutter, watchmaker, and jewelry designer. In 1939, Kurt and his wife emigrated to the United States to escape the WWII. There he continued to work in jewelry workshops and sell jewelry. Finally, he founded the family business at the age of 36, opening an eponymous jewelry company in New York. Kurt created highly artistic jewelry, more like miniature sculptures. The greatest inspiration for the jeweler was nature itself, the love for which he embodied in his animalistic and floral designs. Noteworthy, Wayne developed a good personal relationship with notable businessmen. In particular, the Zale family of Russian-Jewish jewelers and Stanley Marcus, president of luxury retailer Neiman Marcus in Dallas, Texas. Traditionally, the jeweler used 18 K gold and precious stones – emeralds, diamonds, sapphires, rubies, etc. Item markings include “KW” or “Kurt Wayne” with the karat of gold or silver. Kurt Wayne passed away in 1990.
Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these Kurt Wayne earrings is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 30 diamonds are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E121325MREN/.4931
