Kurt Wayne Diamond Swirl Yellow Gold Clip Post Earrings
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:0.45 ct
- Dimensions:Length: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1985
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Stamford, CT
- Reference Number:
Kurt Wayne
Kurt Wayne brought an optimistic and playful style to the art of making jewelry. Celebrated by those in the know for his alluring, offbeat creations that feature south sea pearls, emeralds and more, Wayne strayed from conventional jewelry design of the time, making such bold decisions as setting a square-cut diamond in the center of a polished orb of black onyx. The Austrian-born designer produced lively pendants, rings and brooches made to resemble frogs, canaries and owls, and with radiant starbursts and clustered stones, Wayne's style was meant to bedazzle as much as it was to stoke the imagination.
Not much is known about the life of Kurt Wayne. He is believed to have been born in 1909, in Vienna, and was reportedly fostered by a jeweler at the age of ten. Under the jeweler's tutelage, Wayne learned about watchmaking and how to work with gold, silver and precious stones.
At the time, the whiplash lines, vibrant materials and dramatic imagery that had characterized the Art Nouveau style — cemented in Viennese culture by artists such as those in the Wiener Werkstätte collective and others working in the Jugendstil style in Germany and Austria — had given way to Art Deco’s geometric diamond brooches and long pearl necklaces.
In 1937, Wayne emigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. He is said to have established his own business in 1945 and found great success in making jewelry. Throughout his career, he developed close ties to the Zale family of Zale jewelers and with Stanley Marcus of Neiman Marcus.
Wayne created imaginative modernist cocktail rings and other accessories during the 1970s and 1980s that are still widely collected today.
Find vintage Kurt Wayne necklaces, earrings and bracelets on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Stamford, CT
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 30 days of delivery.
- .34 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Swirl Clip Post EarringsLocated in Stamford, CT1980's Italian made Swirl design clip post earrings with 34 round diamonds in 18k yellow gold. 34 round brilliant cut diamond, G-H VS approx. .34ct 18k yellow gold Stamped: 750 8...Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Italian Diamond Gold Swirl Clip Post EarringsLocated in Stamford, CTMid-Century Italian 18k yellow gold swirl design earrings with white gold clips and posts and white gold under pave diamonds. Circa 1960. 70 round full cut diamonds, approx. total w...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
- Tiffany & Co. Yellow Gold Double Swirl Link Clip Post EarringsBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Stamford, CT1970's Authentic Tiffany + Co double swirl link 3-D clip post earrings. Made from 18k yellow gold, each earring features a graceful double swirl link design, exuding a sense of fluid...Category
Late 20th Century Italian Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Blue Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Swirl Clip Post EarringsLocated in Stamford, CT1950's Swirl sapphire and diamond earrings. 2 round sapphires with a total weight of 1.02cts accented with 54 round diamonds approx. total weight .66cts. set in platinum with 14k yel...Category
Mid-20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsBlue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, Gold
- Yellow Gold Textured Clip Post EarringsLocated in Stamford, CTTextured 18k yellow gold clip post earrings. Safe secure clip backs. 18k yellow gold Stamped: 750 11.3 grams Top to bottom: 17.8mmor 11/16 Inches ...Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- .75 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Clip Post Some EarringsLocated in Stamford, CTClip post domed clip post diamond earrings. 82 round pave set diamonds set in pear shaped settings. . 82 round brilliant ct diamonds, G VS ...Category
Late 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Kurt Wayne Diamond Button Earrings in 18K Yellow GoldLocated in Houston, TX18K yellow gold button-style diamond earrings marked "KW 750". There are a total of seventy-four (74) round diamonds totaling 3.70 carats; G-H color and VVS-VS clarity. Measure 5/8...Category
Late 20th Century American Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Kurt Wayne Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Bypass Oval Clip On EarringsBy Kurt WayneLocated in Miami, FLThese Exquisite Kurt Wayne earrings are the perfect adjectives to describe thises pieces and their wearer. These Kurt Wayne 1980's Earrings are crafted in Solid 18K Yellow Gold, w...Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Stud Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Yellow Gold
- Kurt Wayne Diamond and Sapphire Omega Clip EarringsLocated in New York, NYThose Omega Clip Earrings crafted in Platinum features 12 princess cut diamonds for a total weight of 0.89-carat and 8 Princess cut blue sapphires ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, Platinum
- Kurt Wayne Yellow Gold Mabe Pearl Clip EarringsBy Kurt WayneLocated in Coral Gables, FL18 Karat Yellow Gold Kurt Wayne Stud Earrings Featuring Two 15mm Mabe Pearls. Pierced Post With Omega Clip Back. Post Can Be Removed Upon Request. Finished Weight is 21.8 Grams.Category
Vintage 1970s American Clip-on Earrings
MaterialsPearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Kurt Wayne Platinum and Diamond EarringsBy Kurt WayneLocated in New York, NYCharming Earrings crafted in Platinum and featuring Round Brilliant Diamonds for a total weight of 0.75 Carat. Those earrings have an Omega Post. Type: Earrings Creator : Kurt Way...Category
20th Century American Modern More Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, Platinum
- White Diamond and Yellow Gold Earring Clips Door Knocker DesignLocated in Los Angeles, CABeautiful earring clips with 0.75 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Typical door knocker design.Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Yellow Gold