*Description: This is a beautiful Whiting & Davis Company pendant necklace and matching clip on earrings made with Mother of Pearl shell from the 1950s. The necklace has a large oval mother of pearl shell center with an intricate frame which is hanging on a 24 inch chain and has a fold over clasp. The matching earrings are stamped Whiting and Davis, Co. on the back of the clips. They have the same Mother of Pearl oval center and intricate frame. This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift!
Whiting & Davis began their company in 1926 and was famous for their mesh bags and mesh jewelry. They used heavy gold and silver tone rhodium plating with their signature stamped into the metal or on a metal hang tag. According to Julia C Carroll in Costume Jewelry 101, she states that it is unclear when the company first produced jewelry, although vintage advertising was available in 1931. She also states that they made metal jewelry designs which often include open latticework, mesh, and or intricate overlapping metal leaves. The metalwork often frames one large center piece, such as reverse carved glass cameos. Due to the high quality metal work and stones, the jewelry is highly collectible. During the 1950s, some items were reproductions of vintage museum jewelry.
*Approximate Measurements: Necklace Chain: 24 Inches, Pendant: 2 1/4 Inches x 2 Inches, Earrings: 1 1/4 Inches x 1 Inch, Total Weight - 1.7 Ounces *Condition: Very good vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details. *Hallmark: Whiting & Davis, Co. *Item E5426
