#David Webb

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MTV Video Music Awards | September 12, 2023

Anita Ko 'Stacked Diamond Ear Cuff' - $5,297.00 Maria Tash 'Floating Diamond Tassel Hoop' - $25,300.00 Van Cleef & Arpels 'Onyx and Diamond Ring' - $12,000.00 David Webb 'Diamond Ring' - quote available upon request to designer Ita Jewelry 'Eterno Pavé Ring' - $1,480.00 Joseph Saidian & Sons vintage diamond necklace' - $65,000.00 Anita Ko 'Triangle Eternity Choker' - $43,574.00

Over the last few candid appearances, we’ve seen Taylor experimenting more with the fine art of a necklace stack and I can’t help but playfully wonder if it was in part a lead up (or inspired by) the layered styling for her MTV VMAs appearance.

The ‘more is more’ approach to accessorizing here is fun to observe, as Taylor doesn’t typically pile it on this excessively for red carpets. But it does up the ‘messy glam’ factor of her gown and mussed, spilling out updo.

Worn with: Versace gown, Foundrae + Jacquie Aiche + vintage bracelets, and Jimmy Choo sandals

[gemville]

Crescent Necklace by David Webb, Circa 2015

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Diamonds, Platinum and Gold

Photo: Ilan Rubin, Courtesy Of David Webb

Source: themagazineantiques.com

[chicinsilk]

US Vogue December 1956

Anne St. Marie wears a hooded stole in “Autumn Haze,” Emba mink with a natural brown mutation. By B. Wollman. Under the fur, a daytime evening gown with a bodice in beige silk satin, a skirt in beige chiffon. This, by Herbert Sondheim. Frost Bros. jewelry by David Webb.

Anne St. Marie porte une étole à capuche en « Autumn Haze », du vison Emba à mutation marron naturel. Par B. Wollman. Sous la fourrure, une robe de soirée de jour avec un corsage en satin de soie beige, une jupe en mousseline beige. Ceci, par Herbert Sondheim. Bijoux Frost Bros. par David Webb.

Photo Karen Radkai vogue archive

[arthistoryanimalia]

🦓 #InternationalZebraDay bling:

the iconic Zebra Bracelet designed by David Webb (USA, 1925–75) in 1963!

18K gold, platinum, enamel, diamonds, rubies

This is the first DW piece acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York for its permanent collection:

"David Webb remains one of the leading twentieth century American jewelers on account of his originality, broad historical and pan-cultural references, pop sensibility, high-quality workshop based craftsmanship, and clientele that furthered the glamor and allure of his designs. The Zebra bracelet became the icon of Webb’s career, worn by none other than Diana Vreeland, on many occasions while serving as the head of the Costume Institute at The Met. The zoomorphic shape conjures both zebra and seahorse, or even a snake biting its own tail, a time-honored symbol of eternity or eternal renewal. The bold black and white straps play into the emerging the Pop and Op Art movements. The unusual choice of a zebra as the leitmotif lightened the seriousness of jewelry, appealing to the large, emerging baby boomer generation who would have questioned the seriousness of their parents’ more conspicuously stately and moneyed accessories."

bonus: the original design sketch!

additional info via https://www.davidwebb.com/products/zebra :

"INTO THE WILD

A zebra never changes its stripes, the saying goes — but who would want it to when the zebra in question is the iconic ruby-eyed David Webb bracelet?

Combining animal motifs and enamel patterns, two signatures of the American jewelry house, the Zebra Bracelet is as striking today as when it first made its appearance in the David Webb workshop in 1963 — and, the following year, within the pages of Vogue shot by Irving Penn.

Now this iconic David Webb Zebra bracelet is the first David Webb design to be acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for its permanent collection. It debuts front and center in the exhibition "Jewelry for America" which is currently on view in Gallery 773 in the American Wing. Curated by Beth Carver Wees, the exhibition displays 300 years of jewelry in America. David Webb features in this vast history with his innovative enamel animal bracelet that continues to enamour jewelry collectors around the world today.

Diana Vreeland had newly transitioned to Vogue from Harper’s Bazaar, and had been gifted the Zebra bracelet from David Webb himself. Clearly the piece had an impact on Vreeland, because she had internalized the zig-zagging black and white patterns so much that they crept their way into every aspect of the September cover. The graphic and bold striped eyeshadow, the black and white typographic treatment of the word “Vogue” and of course, the edition of the zebra ring by David Webb, a nod to its big sister, the zebra bracelet. Vreeland even wore the ring and bracelet to an evening at the theater with Truman Capote and Nan Kempner.

The Zebra bracelet wasn’t David Webb’s first foray into the animal kingdom — Elizabeth Taylor was already a fan of his emerald and gold Makara bracelet — but it quickly became his most memorable. In 1964, the Zebra Bracelet and the other fierce and fashionable creatures in Webb’s collection helped him win a Coty American Fashion Critics' Award.

Considering how comfortable the glamorous bracelet is in the spotlight, its modest origins can come as a surprise. While many famous and powerful women — the likes of Elizabeth Taylor and Jacqueline Kennedy — have adorned themselves with this bracelet, a book from David Webb’s library, The Big Book of Wild Animals by Felix Sutton, hints to the heart of these friendly beasts.

It’s easy to see why the designer was charmed by the animal. Like those on a wild zebra, the hand enameled stripes on each David Webb Zebra bracelet are unique, an homage to the inimitable Webb woman and a reminder of the dedication to craftsmanship that the brand has continued to maintain for decades. The daring zebra also speaks to the brand’s ethos that jewelry can be wearable art that’s bold, unique, and fun — so much so that it has become the David Webb logo."

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J. Frederick Smith - Jewelry by David Webb (Playboy 1971)

[beautyinsteadofashes]

You know who'd really "talk you through it"? Jason Bourne.

Every scene with a civilian he talks them through the whole thing firmly and calmly and confidently. Sure he could kill you but oh well.

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Vogue Japan, August 2007.

“The Golden Girl”

Ph. Solve Sundsbo

[mariocki]

New Scotland Yard: Shadow of a Deadbeat (2.6, LWT, 1972)

"Anything wrong?"

"Anything wrong? She knows how to contact Eddie Moffett, you can bet your life on it!"

"I'm betting Lee Collins' life on it."

"She's gonna go to the nearest phone and she's gonna tell Eddie just where Collins is."

"That's right."

"It's too dangerous."

"Oh, it's been dangerous ever since Moffett pulled that trigger!"

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Palm Beach 8.

© Iris van Gelder

Contact: fashioncollages@gmail.com

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david webb

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BEADED LION NECKLACE - David Webb Jewelry

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Carved Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Black Enamel Earrings by David Webb

Source: Pinterest

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US Vogue September 15, 1964

Brigitte Bauer wears a one-piece dress in pale blue wool from France with the appearance of a peplum suit, with a small collar edge turned back; passementerie buttons. Adele Simpson dress. David Webb earrings Miss Alice hat. Kislav gloves. David Webb earrings. Miss Alice hat.

Brigitte Bauer porte une robe une pièce en laine bleu pâle de France avec l'aspect d'un costume à basque, avec un petit bord de col recourbé vers l'arrière ; boutons de passementerie. Robe d'Adele Simpson. Boucles d'oreilles de David Webb. Chapeau de Miss Alice. Gants Kislav. Boucles d'oreilles par David Webb. Chapeau par Miss Alice.

Photo Bert Stern vogue archive

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Fedora - Grand Théâtre de Genève 15.12.2024

Fedora - Grand Théâtre de Genève 15.12.2024 #umbertogiordano #aleksandrakurzak #robertoalagna #genf #operalover #review

“Fedora” findet sich auf den Spielplänen eher selten – schade eigentlich, denn Umberto Giordano muss sich keineswegs hinter Puccini oder Mascagni verstecken. Am Grand Théatre de Genève ist aktuell eine mit ALEKSANDRA KURZAK und ROBERTO ALAGNA hervorragend besetzte und weihnachtlich glänzende Inszenierung von ARNAUD BERNARD zu sehen. Am Pult steht ANTONINO FOGLIANI. Die Reise an den Genfer See…

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Un nuovo linguaggio visivo per "Joker: Folie À Deux”

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