ANDREW CLUNN Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Red Coral
Clips-on earrings with coralsdesigned by Andrew Clunn.
This beautiful pair of earrings has been created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of Andrew Clunn, back in the 1980. The clips-on earrings were made with irregular frames in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and hammered finishes. They are mounted with a magnificent pair of cabochons, carved from natural Sardinian corals. They have been designed as a left and right, fitted at the reverse with comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and hooks to be converted displaying a hanging addition. The gold posts for pierced ears may be easily installed on demand.
Sardinian Coral
This is a prized red Mediterranean coral known for its deep hues and centuries-old use in jewelry, historically for protection (evil eye, illness) and religious items, with harvests concentrated near Sardinia's Alghero; its harvesting is now strictly regulated by licensed divers using sustainable methods like trimming branches to encourage regrowth, making it a luxury material with deep cultural roots and ongoing conservation focus despite trade challenges.
Country: New York City, United Stares.
Period: Modernism, 1980.
Coral: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 well matched round cabochon cuts (19 x 19 x 9mm) carved from natural Sardinian coral with a combined weight of about 47.06 carats. (The weight of the corals were calculated by formula).
Birthstone: Coral for the month of March.
Weight: 36.70 Grams, (23.55 Dwt).
Measurements: 25 mm by 26 mm by 13 mm (0.98 x 1.02 x 0.51 Inches).
Hallmarks They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the assay and warranty of the 18Kt yellow gold and signed as follows, "A. CLUNN 18KT".
Andrew Clunn
He was born in England and moved to the United States where he worked as an apprentice to David Webb from 1963 until Webb’s death in 1975. During his 12 years of apprenticeship, he became a trusted employee and eventually become Webb's right-hand man and worked with well-known clients including Elizabeth Taylor and the Duchess of Windsor. In 1980, Clunn opened his own jewelry studio on Madison Avenue in New York City specializing in unique and distinctive jewelry designs for distinguished families in Europe and North America. He died in February 2016 in Rye,
Collateral: This pair of earrings by Andrew Clunn is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these earrings by Andrew Clunn are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 2 corals are secured in the settings. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E011625TNNT/.8822
