{"product_id":"tiffany-co-france-1973-donald-claflin-twisted-hoops-earrings-in-18kt-yellow-gold","title":"TIFFANY \u0026 CO. France 1973 Donald Claflin Twisted Hoops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eTwisted hoops Earrings designed by \u003ci\u003eDonald Claflin\u003c\/i\u003e for \u003ci\u003eTiffany \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eThis is a rare pair of hoop clips-on earrings designed by \u003cstrong\u003eDonald Claflin \u003c\/strong\u003efor \u003cstrong\u003eTiffany \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e, dating to 1973. These clip-on earrings were crafted in Paris, France, and feature elegant twisted rope patterns. They are made of solid 18-karat yellow gold with a high-polished finish. The design is composed of thick, twisted wires of varying gauges, creating dynamic, free-form elements with a sculptural quality characteristic of Claflin’s work. The earrings are fitted with concealed hinged French omega backs for secure clip-on wear, and posts for pierced ears can be easily added if desired. Overall, this pair represents a distinctive example of 1970s design, combining bold form, fine craftsmanship, and the playful yet sophisticated aesthetic associated with Donald Claflin’s creations for Tiffany \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Paris, France; London England.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003ePeriod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: Modernism, 1970-73.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: 17.95 Grams (11.55 Dwt.).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: 29 mm by 26 mm by 8 mm, (1.14 x 1.02 x 0.32 mm Inches).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: They are both stamped with French marks, the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18Kt yellow gold and signed as follows, \"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTIFFANY \u0026amp; CO.© .750 Ste. SGDG\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\", in addition they are stamped with British imports marks for the city of London, the retailer mark \u003cb\u003eT\u0026amp;CO.\u003c\/b\u003e and the letter code \u003cb\u003eS\u003c\/b\u003e for the assay date of 1973.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eDonald Claflin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eHe was an American jewelry designer most associated with the colorful and whimsical designs he created for tiffany \u0026amp; co. during the sixties and seventies. His start in jewelry came when he joined the firm of David Webb, known for their buoyantly enameled figurative jewels that were a fresh contrast to the formality of the fifties. In 1965 Claflin was hired by tiffany \u0026amp; co. to continue in the innovative and individualistic design approach that designer Jean Schlumberger had so successfully established at the firm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eCollateral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003e: This pair of \u003cb\u003eTiffany \u0026amp; Co. \u003c\/b\u003eearrings by \u003cb\u003eDonald Claflin\u003c\/b\u003e are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eCondition\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e: The overall condition of this pair of \u003cb\u003eTiffany \u0026amp; Co. \u003c\/b\u003eearrings by \u003cb\u003eDonald Claflin\u003c\/b\u003e excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. This pair was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition \u0026amp; authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;\"\u003eINVENTORY REF: E042326SSEN\/.4314\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Treasure Fine Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42377950429266,"sku":"E042326SSEN\/.4314","price":9750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/4442\/6057\/files\/IMG_1981-2copy.jpg?v=1777135164","url":"https:\/\/treasurefinejewelry.com\/products\/tiffany-co-france-1973-donald-claflin-twisted-hoops-earrings-in-18kt-yellow-gold","provider":"Treasure Fine Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}