Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10

Wendy Ramshaw Pair of Amethyst, Wedgwood Ceramic and 18K Gold Earrings, 1994

$5,500
£4,131.75
€4,764.58
CA$7,631.97
A$8,480.80
CHF 4,444.03
MX$104,001.89
NOK 56,681
SEK 53,323.40
DKK 35,560.83
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A pair of amethyst, Wedgwood ceramic, and 18 karat gold earrings, by Wendy Ramshaw, UK, 1994. Wedgwood Series. Stamped WR, 750, British hallmarks. These earrings epitomize the late eminent British artist jeweler Wendy Ramshaw's career-long fixation on the circle. The earrings offer us an 18-karat gold bezel setting for deep-hued amethysts centered on round Wedgwood ceramic elements, thereby mixing precious with non-precious materials, creating sophisticated and wearable art. With every sway and movement, these British modern earrings come alive. They represent a great opportunity to invest in Wendy Ramshaw jewelry. Wendy Ramshaw was one of Britain's most important artist- jewelers - both a sculptor and jeweler. Born in 1939, she got her first degree in illustration and textile design. Ramshaw always saw jewelry as a creative outlet for her ideas. Her earliest pieces, made of paper, were sold by the fashion designer Mary Quant at London Bazaar, in the 1960s. Ramshaw then went back to school and studied at the Central School of Art and Design in London. In the 1970s, she took on a commission that changed her approach to jewelry. Asked to make a ring featuring one large moonstone, the commission led to the design of her groundbreaking, clustered, stacking rings (never worn by women popularly before) on equally beautiful turned pillars. Each piece is an original - together they announced the idea that jewelry can be displayed and appreciated as sculpture when not worn on the body. Ramshaw designed on both small and large scales,` turning later to public art commissions such as large Gates to London's Hyde Park. In 2003, Ramshaw was awarded an OBE for her services to the arts, as well as the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Her work may be seen in The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Schmuckmuseum in Pforzheim, the Musée Des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, among numerous others.

More From This Seller

View All
Giorgio Facchini Amethyst Diamond and Gold Earrings Artist Jewel 2005
By Giorgio Facchini
Located in New York, NY
A covetable pair of amethyst, diamond, and 18 karat gold ear clips, by Giorgio Facchini, 2005, Italy. Signed G. Facchini. Stamped 750, Italian hallmarks. Earrings measure 1.25" x 0.9...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson Yowah Opal and Star Ruby 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson
Located in New York, NY
Gail Bird and Yazzie Johnson 18 karat mix and match gold earrings with Yowah opal and star ruby cabochons. Maker's Mark, 18K. The larger earring: 1.20" x 0...
Category

20th Century American Native American Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Elmar Seidler Diamond, Sapphire, Pearl, and Rose Gold Earrings, c. 1950
Located in New York, NY
This pair of handmade, vintage diamond, blue sapphire, pearl, and 18 karat rose gold earrings by renowned goldsmith Elmar Seidler, who was born in Konsta...
Category

Vintage 1950s German Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Rose Gold

Wendy Ramshaw Artist Jewel Gold "China Sea" Ear Pendants and Fitted Stand 1998
By Wendy Ramshaw
Located in New York, NY
A pair of unique 18-karat yellow gold convertible day/night "China Sea" ear pendants on a fitted brass stand by Britain’s most honored artist jeweler, the late Wendy Ramshaw, 1998. ...
Category

1990s British Artist Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Brass

Autore South Sea Pearls, Spinel, Diamond and 18K Blackened Gold Dangle Earrings
By Autore
Located in New York, NY
Autore South Sea pearls, spinels, brilliant cut brown diamonds, and 18-karat black rhodium gold earrings. Marks: 750, AUTORE. These earrings are sold with a certificate. It’s all about pearls this year, and these feminine, romantic, and elegant, vintage inspired earrings, perfectly setting spinels, and brown diamonds with Autore's luminous South Sea pearls are a winning combination. These versatile earrings can be worn with the posts or simply fold down the post to convert them into clip-on earrings. The earrings effortlessly transition with you from day to night. Based in Australia since 1991, the Autore Group is one of the world’s largest South Sea pearl companies. Autore is known for its design directionality and, importantly, for formulating the South Sea Cultured Pearl Classification Guide, which considers Shine, Surface, Shade, Shape, and Size to ascertain a pearl's quality. The Gubelin Gem Laboratories recognize it. Celebrities, including Angelina Jolie and Halle Berry, have worn Autore pearls...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium

Elizabeth Gage Pink Tourmaline, Blue Sapphire, and 18K Gold Earclips
By Elizabet Gage
Located in New York, NY
This stunning pair of 18-karat yellow gold ear clips, set with pink tourmalines and blue sapphires, was made by Elizabeth Gage in the United Kingdom in the 1980s. Handmade by expert ...
Category

Vintage 1980s British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

You May Also Like

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Round & Oval Cabochon Cut Amethyst Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This vintage pair of dangle drop earrings are crafted from solid 14k yellow gold and feature a bold design. The earrings have 2 round cabochon & 2 oval cabochon cut amethyst stones t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carved Amethyst Teardrop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Diamond Accents
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Eytan Brandes bought a trio of carved amethysts (cut for earrings and a pendant) at a trade show several years ago. Originally, he intended them as a matched set with a lot of diamonds, but he never got around to it and eventually put the project aside. Coming across the stones earlier this year, he decided he didn't want to create a matching set, opting instead for something more casual (although "casual" is relative when you're talking about a 30 carat amethyst...
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Purple Sugilite and Chalcedony Dangle Circle Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These exquisite dangle earrings are a captivating fusion of artistry and elegance. The lavender chalcedony and dark purple sugilite gems command attention with their enchanting play ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Amethyst Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings Solid Yellow Gold Teardrop Statement
Located in Greer, SC
Stunning dangle earrings featuring vibrant amethyst with a diamond accent, set in 18k yellow gold. Measures .5 inch at its widest points by 1.6 inches in total length. These are for ...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Salavetti Dangle Drops Convertible Earrings in 18kt Gold with 24.35ctw Amethyst
By Salavetti
Located in Miami, FL
Convertible dandle drop earrings designed by Salavetti. Colorful pair of dangle drop earrings, created in Italy by the jewelry house of Salavetti. This pieces has been crafted as a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Elizabeth Locke 18 Karat Yellow Gold Amethyst and Mother of Pearl Drop Earrings
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These Elizabeth Locke elegant earrings showcase a beautiful combination of amethyst and mother of pearl, set in a delicate 18 karat yellow gold frame. The contrasting colors and text...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold