David Webb 1970 Classic Clip On Earrings 18Kt Black Enamel

Clip-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Beautiful pair of American classic earrings, created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb back in the 1970. These clips-on earrings has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with polished and hammered finishes. Embellished with applications of black enamel. The earrings are fitted at the reverse, with French omega backs for fastening clips and if in need, the addition of posts for pierced ears can be easily done. Weight: 32.65 Grams (20.93 Dwt). Measurements: 31 mm by 23 mm (1.22 x 0.91 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "WEBB 18 KT". 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. He 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: David Webb, The Quintessential American Jeweler. Ruth Peltason, Assouline New York 2013 for similar examples of this pattern illustrated. Collateral: The