VERDURA PARIS 1950 Clips On Mercury Wings Earrings In 18Kt Gold & White Pearls
Mercury Wings clips-on earrings designed by Verdura.
This is a very rare and interesting pair of clips-on earrings created in Paris France by the renowned jewelry house of Verdura back in the late 1950's. These iconic earrings have been crafted as a left and right in the shape of Mercury wings in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. They are fitted at the reverse with comfortable hinged French omega backs for fastening clips and the gold posts option for pierced ears can be easily added. They are embellished with a very nice pair of round white pearls.
Mercury Wings & Coco Channel
The original concept for these Mercury wing-shaped earrings was conceived by Verdura in 1934. The original designs were created in Paris for Coco Chanel. These iconic designs were exclusive to the brand for several decades. The earrings presented here are from the immediate post-war period, created around the 1950s. These earrings are of great importance and would be a wonderful addition to a collection of designer jewelry.
Country: Paris, France.
Period: Post-War; Mid-Century; 1950.
Pearls: Mount in bar settings, with 2 matching white round Akoya pearls of 6mm.
Weight: 10.5 Grams, (6.75 Dwt).
Measurements: 32 mm by 16 mm (1.26 x 0.63 Inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with French national marks; the maker's mark Ste. VC associated to Verdura in Paris, twice with the eagle mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt yellow gold, the French mark for exportation, and signed in full as follows, "VERDURA-PARIS .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.
Literature: Patricia Corbett, Verdura; The life and work of a master jeweler, Thames and Hudson 2002, Pp-96-97 for similar jewelry pieces from the collection illustrated.
Collateral: This pair of Mercury wings-shaped clips-on earrings by Verdura is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of earrings by Verdura are excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 2 pearls are secured in the settings. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E011726SAEN/.2524
