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DAVID WEBB

Pair of clip-on earrings

The item was sold for 6 370

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Pair of clip-on earrings

In 18-carat yellow gold (750) with a design of white enamel lines accented by two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds.
Signed.
Height: 2.7 cm
. Weight: 58.6 g

. A pair of yellow gold and white enamel earrings set with diamonds. Signed.
Height: 1 in.

David Webb (1925–1975) was an American jeweller who left his mark on jewellery design in the 1960s. David Webb’s bold creations, whilst never overly complex or overloaded, remain both modern and timeless. Known for his mastery of enamel work, Webb developed a vast and surprising collection of animal motifs in vivid colours. His famous and loyal clients included the Duchess of Windsor, the actress Elizabeth Taylor and the First Lady of the United States, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. The latter brought the jeweller to the White House, where he fulfilled commissions for diplomatic gifts.