DAVID WEBB Green Enameled Sculpted Frog Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies
A frog ring designed by David Webb (1925-1975).
This is a beautiful, sculpted frog-ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb. The statement iconic ring was carefully crafted in three dimensions in solid rich yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. The entire body is embellished with shiny perfect green glass enamel and the eyes are mounted with two natural earth mined vivid red rubies.
Rubies: Mount in bezel settings, with 2 oval faceted cuts of natural vivid red rubies with a weight of about 0.40 carats.
Birthstone: Rubies for the month of July.
Weight: 17.5 grams (11.25 Dwt.).
Size: 7 and may be sized up or down on special request.
Measurements: 26 mm by 21 mm (1.02 x 0.83 Inches) and raise 13 mm over the finger.
Hallmarks: Stamped with the designer’s mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed as follows, "©WEBB 18KT".
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. 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. P-202 for similar models illustrated.
Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this David Webb ring is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 2 rubies are secured in their settings. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R112924MESO/.4206
