HENRY DUNAY 1980 New York Faceted Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

Hoops earrings designed by Henry Dunay.

This is a outstanding pair of hoops earrings, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of Henry Dunay, back in the 1980. The vintage earrings have been crafted as a left and right pair in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and embellished in and out with the iconic Dunay incised engraved patterns. They are fitted at the reverse with gold posts for pierced ears and hinged backs for fastening clips.

Weight: 30.85 grams (19.78 Dwt).

Measurements: 38 mm by 19 mm (1.50 x 0.75 inch).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the Henry Dunay maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and signed as follows, "©DUNAY D 18 KT".

Henry Dunay

He was born in 1935 in New Jersey, He was an American goldsmith and jewelry designer, best known for his fine scratched surface technique known as Sabi. Having apprenticed in the workshop of New York City jeweler Rudolph Cacioli at the age of 14, Dunay learned the fine art of creating jewelry. Though starting as an errand boy, he quickly worked his way up to becoming a master model maker and setter at a remarkably young age, impressing Cacioli with the fineness of his work and the refinement of his proportions and curves. Observing that most jewelry in shop windows he peered into followed the same styles and dimensions, he started his own firm in 1956. Taking on work from other manufacturers (including Harry Winston) to support himself initially, Dunay quickly found success and fame after winning the De Beers Diamond International Award, which showered images of his designs around the world.

Literature: Henry Dunay, A precious Life, Several Authors, Abrams, New York. For similar examples of this technique illustrated.

Collateral: This Henry Dunay earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Henry Dunay earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: E031425ACNM/.7415