1960s Clip-on Earrings

Sculptural clip earrings designed by Liuba Wolf. Extremely rare sculptural clips on earrings, created in Sao Paulo Brazil by the artist Liuba Wolf, back in the 1970. This fantastic pair is a one of a kind and has been crafted with concretism art patterns in solid rich yellow of of 18 karats with textured surfaces. The figurative pieces are completely chiseled with irregular finishes and sharp edges Designed as a left and right pair and fitted with posts for pierced ears and comfortable omega backs for fastening clips. Weight: 18.30 Grams, (11.73 Dwt). Measurements: 18 mm by 15 mm (0.71 x 0.59 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the designer artist name, the mark for the assay of the gold, the edition number and signed, "LIUBA .750 1/30". Edition: Brazil Sao Paulo 1/30, the authorized edition was only of 30 but the production was never completed and only the number 1 was made. Liuba Wolf She born as Liuba Boyadjieva in Sofia Bulgaria in 1923. She was raised in a privileged, cultivated milieu by a writer mother and industrialist father who (he also played the violin) instilled in her a taste for music. The artist received a humanistic education, studying Greek and Latin and mastering the piano. When her family moved to Geneva, she attended art school and developed a special interest in sculpture. Later, she studied in Zurich under Germaine Richier (1904-1958), a renowned artist of the Paris School. This contact with Germaine Richier had a strong impact on Liuba Boyadjieva’s education as a modern sculpture and left a deep imprint on her understanding of sculpture. In those years, in Zurich, she was also in contact with a group of important artists, like, among others, Marino Marini and Arthur Honnegger. At the end of the war, when Richier reopened her atelier in Paris, Liuba moved to the French capital and continued her studies with her teacher until 1949. Her social circle in France included Zadkine, Viera da Silva, Alberto Magnelli, among others. She traveled often throughout Europe and visited the most important museums. Liuba Boyadjieva came to Brazil, married the industrialist and collector Ernesto Wolf in 1958, and lived between São Paulo and Paris, keeping studios in both cities. She became a naturalized Brazilian citizen. She developed a personal way of working her sculptures and achieved full artistic maturity. In the 1960s and 1970s, Liuba Wolf exhibited her work in several cities around the world and achieved international recognition. In 2001, on the occasion of her exhibition at Achim Moeller Fine Art. Rizzoli (New York) published a book celebrating Wolf’s art and featuring Sam Hunter’s essay “Liuba: At the Edge of Abstraction.” Among the central features of Liuba Wolf’s work are her expressive power, the surface’s play between the smooth and the textured, and rusticity. Verticality is another key characteristic, as well as the gesturalism of the forms. Figurative early on in her career, Wolf’s works became abstracted starting in the 1950s, but there always remained an archaic memory that referred back to primitive archetypes. Some critics, like Sam Hunter, see in those shapes a reference to pre-Columbian realities. Another highlight is a degree of surrealism in Wolf’s abstraction, yet critics mostly underscore the fact that she situated her sculptures at the border between abstraction and figuration, as well as the force of imagination in the conception of the works. On more than one occasion Liuba Wolf said that her forms are born from the subconscious. For her, they are “bugs”, animals, but they can also be plants or roots. They could be totems, in a symbiosis between the animal and the plant worlds, according to another observer, artist Emmanoel Araújo. Liuba Wolf stated once in an interview that her work “finds inspiration in natural shapes.” The exhibition at the Lasar Segall...

Very large, stylized flower motif earrings made of gold, enamel and a central pearl. They are a set with item JU120528133322 but are being offered separately. The earrings measure 1 ...

These fabulous clip-on earrings feature 17.0mm round natural white corals set in yellow gold. Circa 1960s. Measurements: 0.94" (24mm) width.

Pair of vintage, circa 1960s 14k gold ribbed design half hoop earrings. Measure 1" x 0.75". Marked 14k on backs. Weight - 14 grams.

Nice pair of earrings designed by Buccellati. Crafted with great intricate details in solid 18 karats of textured white gold. A geometric earrings, with all the surfaces finished wi...

These stunning vintage clip-on earrings feature rouna natural oxblood corals with textured 18k yellow gold accents and 14k gold lever-backs. Made in United States circa 1960s. Measur...

Vintage 0.80 Carat Large Diamonds Clip Earrings 14k Yellow Gold. The earrings feature a total of 8 diamonds approx weight in total of 0.80 carat. White diamonds very high quality wit...

Stylish and unusual tanzanite and diamond clip earrings. Each is centered with a rectangular tanzanite stone with a total weight of 3 carats. Above and below as well as on either side are 48 diamonds with a total weight of approximately .5 carats. They can be worn as casual or dressy earrings...

Designed as clips, crafted in 925 silver, artfully detailed all over, these Retro Clip on earrings each feature a Natural Bohemian Garnet, faceted, each measuring 8mm x 8mm Tot...

Very modern and stylish ear clips by Roger Scemama Paris from the 1960s. Featured in Ginger Moro's 'EURTOPEAN DESIGNER JEWELRY' book. Size: Length 7 cm x 4.5 cm. The upper part, a s...

Presenting a stunning pair of earrings from the Roserosse Collection, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and adorned with intricate hand chiseling. These earrings are a testament to the...

Ultra chic Ribbed 18k Yellow Gold & Diamond clip on "Omega Back" Earrings. Each Earring pave set with 27 clean, white, & full cut diamonds. Approximately 1.5 cts total. Ca 1960. ...

Vintage GIA 12.85ct Yellow Orange imperial Topaz Diamond 18K Gold Earrings Add a Splash of color to your life These exquisite Topaz earrin...

These wonderfully detailed "Blooming Floral" clip-on earrings in gilded gold vermeil hardware is accented with micro turquoise-like hue stones, and measures 1" x ...

These wonderfully detailed ear clips in gilded gold set with pearls and rhinestones measures 1 3/4" in height, width is 1", and depth is 3/8".

Vintage sparkley J. SABBAGH PARIS signed ear clip. Clear rhineston, all stones are open back in a yellow gold setting. Measurement: Length 7 cm, Wight 3 - Features - Dangling earcli...

Elegance and sophistication come together in these Estate Diamond & Tourmaline Earrings. With a total of 0.40 carats of sparkling diamonds and 12.00 carats of vibrant tourmaline, the...

Diamond, sapphire and 18K white gold winged French-made clip on earrings, circa 1960's, are perfectly soignee in the French manner. Earrings measure 1-1/8" x 1/2".

A pair of ear clips of foliate design, the main body consisting of two carved emerald leaves, highlighted by cabochon rubies, cabochon sapphires and diamonds, on an 18kt yellow gold ...

A pair of chic double brooches in 18kt yellow gold with pink tourmalines, amethysts and black enamel. Made in the USA, circa 1960s. Easily convertible into earclips if desired

Henry - Clip-on earrings composed of talosel and glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 4 cm x 3 cm (1.57" x 1.18") Seller Reference: BO73

These Van Cleef & Arpels "Camellia" earrings, in blue sapphires and diamonds, evoke the spectacular blossom from Asia that possessed the European imagination from the late 18th century onward. Like their camellia-loving contemporary, Coco Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels designers were inspired by the luxurious flower, designing this classic line of stylized jewels that has been beloved since the 1950s. Beautifully modeled to hug the ear, these sparkling flowers-to-wear enhance the eyes and face. Artist: Van Cleef & Arpels, New York Country: United States Circa: 1960s Size: 1.125” diameter Materials: 150 Round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 6.00 carats); 48 Round- and oval-cut sapphires (approximate total weight 7.70 carats); Platinum Signed: “Van Cleef NY...