DAVID WEBB Aldo Cipullo Design Dangle Earrings In 18Kt Gold With Lapis Lazuli
Geometric dangle earrings designed by Aldo Cipullo for David Webb.
This is a fabulous pair of dangle earrings created in New York City at the atelier of David Webb. The original design was conceived by the iconic Aldo Cipullo back in the late 1960's. The earrings are masterfully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished with four carvings of natural blue lapis lazuli. They are fitted at the reverse with French omega backs for comfort and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears may be easily done.
Gemstones: Mounted in bezel settings, with 4 octagonal flat cabochons carved from natural vivid royal blue lapis lazuli.
Birthstone: Lapis lazuli for the month of
Weight: 51.95 Grams, (33.30 Dwt).
Measurements: 54 mm by 29 mm (2.13 x 1.14 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .750/.999 yellow gold, the four-digits serial numbers and signed in full as follows; "©DAVID WEBB 18KT G216".
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 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.
Aldo Cipullo
He was an Italian born jeweler. He born and was raise in a family of designers with jewelry traditions, his father was the owner of a jewelry factory and his brother Renato Cipullo made jewelry designs for Christian Dior. Aldo, was the creator of the popular and iconic Cartier bracelets, love and the nail, still until today considered ones of the best designs of the 20th century. He works as a designer in New York, for David Webb (1960-1969) and Cartier (1969-1975). In 1975 he found his own company as a freelance designer.
Note: Earrings with the same patterns with lapis lazuli, onyx and malachite was also produced.
Collateral: This pair of David Webb dangle earrings is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of David Webb dangle earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 4 lapis lazuli are secured in the settings. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E110325IINM/1.248
