Verdura - Magnificent Jewels Geneva Monday, May 12, 2008 | Phillips

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    • Each designed as an agate shell decorated with pearl accents, mounted in 18K white gold.

    • Signed 'Verdura'

  • Artist Biography

    Verdura

    American

    Duke Fulco di Verdura was born into an aristocratic family in the late nineteenth century and quickly became a man with a vast imagination. Raised in a world of fairy tale-themed costume parties, Verdura conceptualized jewelry inspired by the animal aesthetics from his lavish childhood.

    With a youthful, refreshing approach to jewelry making and an international sensibility, Verdura prospered in the interwar years and capitalized on the wealth of tourists who visited Venice and Palermo. He caught the attention of Cole Porter, who became a long-lasting patron and appreciated the value in Verdura's diamond, gold, and pearl accessories.

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A Pair of Agate and Pearl Earclips

Each designed as an agate shell decorated with pearl accents, mounted in 18K white gold.
Signed 'Verdura'

Estimate
CHF6,000 - 8,000 

Sold for CHF6,875

Magnificent Jewels

13 May 2008, 2 & 7pm
Geneva