DAVID WEBB Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 37.39 Cts Aquamarine And Diamonds
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975).
This is an outstanding cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb. This gorgeous classic cocktail ring has been carefully crafted in solid .900/.999 platinum with high polished finish and is embellished with a great assortment of thirty-five natural earth mined gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and a fantastic Brazilian aquamarine.
Aquamarine: Mount in four-prongs setting, with 1 square step cut (20 x 20 x 14 mm) of a translucent blue aquamarine with a weight of about 34.67 carats, by formula.
Diamonds: Mounted at the sides in pave settings, with 34 calibrated round brilliant cut diamonds, with about 2.72 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.
Weight: 26.65 Grams, (17.10 Dwt).
Size: 4.5 and may be sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 26 mm by 20 mm (1.02 x 0.79 Inches) and raise 15 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the assay and warranty of the platinum, the four digits serial numbers and signed as follows, "©WEBB PLAT MA65".
David Webb
He was an American jeweler. On July 28, 1948, he founded David Webb, the company, which opened at 2 West 46th Street. Among his clients were Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Barbara Streisand and Beyoncé have also worn his jewelry. He born in Asheville, North Carolina in 1925, Webb was a self-taught designer whose work included dragon bracelets, Maltese cross brooches and animal motifs. In 1964, The Duke of Windsor purchased a bracelet for his wife. Diana Vreeland, a noted columnist and editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, was often seen with a David Webb black-and-white enamel zebra bangle.
Literature: David Webb, The Quintessential American Jeweler. Ruth Peltason, Assouline New York 2013 Pp 22-36 for similar examples of this pattern.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a certificate appraisal prepared by a Gia certified gemologist stating all the characteristics of all gemstones and the market replacement value.
Condition: The overall condition of this David Webb ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 35 gemstones are secured in their settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R011925MNENM/.7687
