-David Webb Textured Large Twisted Nail Ring In Solid 18kt Yellow Gold

Nail ring Designed by David Webb (1925-1975).

Gorgeous modernist sculptural ring, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1980. This large nail ring is vintage (not new) has been designed with bold and sharp patterns and was carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. This ring was originally designed by Aldo Cipullo back in the 1968 in collaboration with David Webb.

Weight: 20.98 Grams, (13.45 Dwt.).

Size: 10 and can be easily resized. 

Measurements: 27 mm by 29 mm (1.06 x 1.14 Inches) and raise 5 mm over the finger.

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the assay of the gold, the serial numbers and signed, "©DAVID WEBB 18 KT E278".

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, Page 76 for this ring illustrated.

Collateral: This ring is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of nail this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. This ring has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: R011824SRNM/.5043