DAVID WEBB 1970 Hoops Earrings In Solid Hammered 18Kt

Clips-on earrings designed by David Webb (1925-1975). Fabulous and superlative pair of hoop clips-on earrings, created in New York city at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the 1970's. The earrings were designed with patterned chased gold and described at the David Webb records as Etruscan and Mayan styles. These gorgeous rare earrings were crafted in solid chased yellow gold of 18 karats with high textured and hammered finishes. They are fitted at the reverse with comfortable concealed hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily done. These earrings are a fabulous collector's pieces from the early 1970's with great aged patina. Weight: 61.65 Grams, (39.52 Dwt.). Measurements: 35 mm by 25 mm by 25 mm (1.38 x 0.98 x 0.98 Inches). Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the marks for the assay of the 18kt gold and signed, "WEBB 18KT". 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