DAVID WEBB 1975 Hammered Stepped Clips-On Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
Clips-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975).
This is a fabulous and magnificent oversized pair of hoop clips-on earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. The vintage earrings were designed with patterned chased gold and described at the David Webb records as Etruscan and Mayan styles. These gorgeous rare earrings were crafted with stepped in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with hammered finish. They are fitted at the reverse with comfortable concealed hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily done. These earrings are a fabulous collector's pieces with great eye appeal from the early 1970's, with great aged patina.
Weight: 53.70 Grams, (34.45 Dwt.).
Measurements: 38 mm by 19 mm by 30 mm (1.50 x 0.75 x 1.18 Inches).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the assay of the 18kt gold and signed, "©WEBB 18KT".
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 pieces from this collection illustrated with the pattern
Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these David Webb earrings are 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: E110824EMNT/1.290
