A rare pair of David Webb vintage gold earrings featuring black hot enamel. A standing out piece carrying a strong personality with unmistakably David Webb's appeal. The earrings have a unique shape with a "torn" in the middle. The hammered details in the center are perfectly contrasting with a satin smooth enamel surface. These gold enamel earrings are handmade, just as all of the Webb's jewels. Stamped with David Webb maker's mark and a hallmark for 18k gold. Bold, excessive, and uncompromising, David Webb jewelry pieces are always a statement. No matter if you are wearing Webb earrings, ring or necklace — rest assured you have a conversational piece that inevitably grabs attention. The designer drew his inspiration in ancient history and nature. As a result, the David Webb collection pieces are made using 18 karat gold, often featuring massive colored stones and bright, vibrant enamel. Among his personal influencers Webb himself mentioned Jeanne Toussaint, the creative director of Cartier. Webb put his own spin on Maison’s figurative pieces and Tutti Frutti style. All these elements put together enhanced with a great portion of glamour made David Webb jewelry appreciated by Hollywood stars and royal houses. Liz Taylor, Coco Chanel and Jacqueline Kennedy could be seen wearing his pieces. Webb’s exotic animals, whimsical flowers and colorful pendants along with textured gold necklaces are largely popular worldwide until today. Always loyal to himself, David Webb created his powerful pieces with precision and knowledge. Whether he explored the ancient motifs or Art Deco forms, he went deep into the subject and reinvented it.
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Creator:
David Webb
Metal:
Gold,18k Gold,Enamel
Weight:
41.8 g
Dimensions:
Height: 1.38 in (35.06 mm)Width: 0.88 in (22.36 mm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1970
Condition:
ExcellentWear consistent with age and use.


Reserve: $12,560.00

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