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Whiting & Davis Earrings

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You might not expect chain-mesh bags to predate sliced bread by three decades, but it’s true. The very first mesh purse was created by Charles Whiting (1864–1940) in 1892 while working for the jewelry manufacturer Wade Davis & Company in Plainville, Massachusetts. Whiting joined the company at the age of 16, and by 1896 he formed a partnership to purchase it, renaming it the Whiting & Davis Company.

While the original Whiting & Davis mesh purse was made entirely by hand — artisans hammered out the links and wove them together — the company developed a machine to automate fabrication in 1912. With the ability to produce more rapidly and prolifically, Whiting & Davis became a veritable mesh empire, creating handbags and purses in all shapes, styles and colors, including ones made from precious metals, painted with Art Deco designs and silk-screened with Impressionistic images. The purses became status icons for the stylish elite, particularly with the flappers of the 1920s.

Over the years, Whiting & Davis struck up partnerships with some of the most talented designers of the time, including Paul Poiret, Elsa Schiaparelli and Elsa Peretti, who used their mesh in elegant pieces for Tiffany & Co., propelling their popularity even further. After a brief hiatus during World War II, when Whiting & Davis produced radar equipment rather than handbags, the brand continued to develop an ever-expanding line of products that included clothing.

In the 1970s, Whiting & Davis accessories and clothing were the rage of the disco scene. By the early 2000s, everyone from Paris Hilton to Lady Gaga donned the brand’s mesh handbags.

Recent innovations to their offerings include color mesh and fine mesh, with the brand refocusing on fashion jewelry with the launch of a new collection in 2013 featuring a revamped vintage snake-bracelet design. The company has been based in North Attleboro, Massachusetts, since 1995, also supplying its renowned chain mesh for industrial uses like work gloves and protective applications such as shark suits for divers.

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Whiting & Davis Mesh w/Pearl Drop Earrings
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of Whiting & Davis pearl and mesh drop earrings. These Art Deco style gold-tone clip back earrings have large simulated pearls decorated with clear pavé rhinestones an...
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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Whiting & Davis Earrings

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Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal

WHITING & DAVIS signed vintage Egyptian pharaoh glass designer clip on earrings
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed WHITING & DAVIS • gold tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sk...
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WHITING & DAVIS signed silver carved cameo glass designer clip on earrings
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed WHITING & DAVIS • silver tone with glass • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wea...
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1980s Vintage Whiting & Davis Earrings

WHITING & DAVIS signed gold glass designer clip on earrings brooch set
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed WHITING & DAVIS • gold plated with glass • vintage designer earrings brooch set MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal si...
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1980s Vintage Whiting & Davis Earrings

Vintage WHITING DAVIS signed silver tone designer clip on earrings
By Whiting & Davis
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • signed WHITING DAVIS • silver tone with rhinestones • vintage designer earrings MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear...
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Find a range of Whiting & Davis earrings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Whiting & Davis jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Whiting & Davis pearl earrings, from our inventory of 1, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 1 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 1980s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider earrings by Ciner NY, Sophia D, and Weiss. Prices for Whiting & Davis earrings can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $299 and tops out at $299, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $299.
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