Jade, ivory, pearl, 18 karat gold
USA, 1960s
David Webb, established in New York in 1948
Marked with ‘Webb’ and ‘18 K’ on the reverse
Large carved openwork jade pendant, set with an adorant figurine in prayer position with ‘bindi’ on the forehead, standing on a pearl
Long necklace with ivory pearls and screwed buckle
Size of the pendant: 6.5 x 10.3 cm
Length of necklace: 72 cm
Very good condition
Typical extraordinary necklace made by the famous American jewelry manufacturer David Webb
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David Webb presents here one of his characteristic eye-catching pendants made of carved jade, which is set with an ivory figurine in the prayer position. The small pearl, on which the figurine stands, and the gold trimmed feet are little charming details. The pendant boasts an 18 karat gold mount on the back and comes with a long necklace made of ivory pearls.



The pendant is marked with the manufacturer's name and the fineness on the golden mount. The pendant and the necklace are in very good condition, showing minor wear. The dimensions of the pendant are 6.5 x 10.3 cm, and the length of the necklace is 72 cm.

David Webb (1925-1975)

American jeweler David Webb was born in Asheville, North Carolina and came to New York as a young man to establish his business in 1948. He was self-taught, with an exceptional talent for color as evidenced by the large archive of original sketches he produced. Hammered gold, animal motifs, opaque enamels and bold color combinations--like coral and jade, or carved crystal with black onyx--were all trademarks of his bold designs, which are instantly recognizable. Upon his untimely death at the age of 50, the business was carried on by Nina Silberstein, originally his accountant and then business partner, and her family. In 2009 the firm was purchased by a group of estate jewelers/investors who continue his artistic legacy. David Webb jewelry has always been produced in its own workshops on their own premises in Manhattan, as it is today. Recently, the first retrospective exhibition of his work was held at The Norton Museum of Art in Palm Beach, accompanied by the publication of a book, ‘David Webb: The Quintessential American Jeweler’, by Ruth Peltason.

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