KURT WAYNE Hoops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 7.94 Ctw VS Diamonds
Contemporary hoops earrings with diamonds designed by Kurt Wayne.
These are fabulous contemporary hoops earrings, crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The earrings are masterfully designed by the American goldsmith Kurt Wayne with aerodynamic shapes and embellished with a stunning selection of ninety-four natural white colorless diamonds. They are fitted at the reverse with gold posts for pierced ears and comfortable hinged omega backs for fastening clips.
Diamonds: Mounted in cannel settings, with 46 graduated tapered baguette cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 5.06 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity.
Diamonds: Mounted in pave settings, with 48 calibrated, round brilliant cut diamonds, with a total weight of about 2.88 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity.
Birthstone: Diamonds for the month of April.
Weight: 21.95 Grams, (14.07 Dwt).
Measurements: 33 mm by 25 mm (1.30 x 0.98 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold, the exact weight of the diamonds and signed as follows, "KW 18KT D5.06 D2.88".
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 94 diamonds are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E110824RREA/.5276
