FRED LEIGHTON New York Sculptural Earrings In Makassar Ebony And 18 Kt Yellow Gold

Ebony earrings designed by Fred Leighton.

This is a fabulous pair of sculptural earrings, created in New York City by the iconic jewelry house of Fred Leighton. The earrings have been crafted with parts carefully carved in natural precious Makassar wood, which are mounted in frames made up in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The woods parts are embellished with twenty-eight inlaid round gold dots in high relief, creating a geometric pattern with a reminiscence to the French designer Rene Boivin. They are fitted with concealed gold posts for pierced ears and butterfly push backs.

Makassar

Makassar ebony is a species of flowering tree in the family Ebenaceae that is endemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. The common name Makassar Ebony is for the main seaport on the island, Makassar. Makassar ebony wood is reported to be a strong variegated, streaky brown and black, and nearly always wide-striped. It is considered a highly valuable wood for turnery, fine cabinet work, and joinery and is much sought for posts in traditional Japanese houses. Japan used to be the main importer of this wood. It is also used as wood on fingerboards for guitars and other related instruments and very fine jewelry.

Weight: 14.5 Grams, (9.30 Dwt).

Measures: 44 mm by 45 mm by 4 mm (1.73 x 1.77 x 0.15 Inches).

Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold and signed as follows, "FRED LEIGHTON AU .750".

Fred Leighton

He was an American antique jewelry business based on Madison Avenue in New York city. The business is also known for lending jewelry to celebrities. He was called, the jeweler of the celebrities and the company's jewels have also been used in films including Marie Antoinette, The Devil wears Prada and the Sex and the City.

Provenance: Fred Leighton, Madison Avenue New York, United States.

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

Condition: The overall condition of these Fred Leighton earrings is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage, and all parts are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: E101324MNCE/.3485