VERDURA Milan 1960 Iconic Twisted Leaves Clips On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Clips-on earrings designed by Verdura.

This is an iconic pair of clips-on earrings created in Milano Italy by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura back in the 1960. These iconic twisted leaves earrings have been crafted as a left and right pair in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and textured finishes. Fitted at the reverse with comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and the optional gold posts for pierced ears can be easily added.

Country: Milano Italy.

Period: Classic modernist, 1960.

Weight: 20.2 Grams, (12.95 Dwt).

Measurements: 27 mm by 23 mm (1.07 x 0.91 Inches).

Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the Italian control marks, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and signed as follows, "VERDURA .750".

Fulco Di Verdura 

He started his career as a designer in Paris in 1920, Creating the iconic Maltese cross cuff bracelet for his friend Coco Chanel. In the 1934 he moved to the United States and closely collaborate with Paul Flato in California, designing jewelry for the Hollywood stars of the new movie era, including Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. In the 1939, he moved again, but this time to the city of New York and open the Verdura boutique, in the Fifth Avenue location. in that period Verdura gains the estimation of the very high-profile clientele in the new York's high society.

Collateral: These Verdura earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Verdura earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: E061825SENM/.4855