-David Webb Cocktail Ring In 18kt Platinum And 40.44 Cts In Sapphire And Diamonds
Cocktail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975).
An outstanding cocktail ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1975. This ring has been designed with bold geometric patterns and carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and platinum for the settings of the diamonds. It is embellished with a great selection of natural earth mined gemstones such, forty-two diamonds and one blue sapphire. Webb's jewelry from this period are very rare and great collector's pieces.
Diamonds: Mount around in prongs settings, with 42 calibrated marquise brilliant cut diamonds, 4.20 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity.
Sapphire: Mount in the center in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (16.5 x 14.5 x 15 mm) of a natural blue sapphire of 36.24 carats.
Birthstone: Sapphire for the month of September.
Weight: 24.5 Grams, (15.75 Dwt.).
Size: 7.5 and can be easily resized on request.
Measurements: 30 mm by 16 mm (1.18 x 0.63 Inches) and raise 16 mm over the finger
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the assay of the gold and and the platinum and signed, "©DAVID WEBB 18KT PLAT".
David Webb
He was an iconic 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. 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: Ruth Peltason, David Webb, The Quintessential American Jeweler, Assouline New York 2013 for similar rings illustrated
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 the gemstones.
Condition: The overall condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold or platinum. All gemstones are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R020524OENM/.5889 TFJ/BAS
