TIFFANY & CO. 1976-77 Donald Claflin Pair Of Crossover Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Pair of earrings designed by Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.

This is a beautiful three-dimensional pair of earrings with two oversized x crossover. These earrings were crafted back in the 1976 at the Tiffany & Co. by Donald Claflin in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. They are fitted at the reverse with gold posts for pierced ears and comfortable omega backs for fastening clips.

Weight: 24.5 grams, (15.75 Dwt.).

Measurements: 28 mm BY 16 mm (1.10 x 0.63 inch).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the gold and signed in full as follow, "TIFFANY & CO .750 18 KT".

Donald Claflin

He was an American jewelry designer most associated with the colorful and whimsical designs he created for tiffany & co. during the sixties and seventies. His start in jewelry came when he joined the firm of David Webb, known for their buoyantly enameled figurative jewels that were a fresh contrast to the formality of the fifties. In 1965 Claflin was hired by tiffany & co. to continue in the innovative and individualistic design approach that designer Jean Schlumberger had so successfully established at the firm.

Literature: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. Annual blue book, 1976-1977. for this model illustrated.

Collateral: This pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings by Donald Claflin are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings by Donald Claflin is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: E041525ACEN/.5889