Description:
14kt Gold Gem-set Earclips, Marguerite Stix, each with coral and lapis cabochons flanked by gray mabe pearls, lg. 1 1/4 in., signed, and with original box, (damage).
Note: Born in Vienna in Marguerite Stix came to the United States in 1941 and became a well-known sculptor. Along with R. Tucker Abbott, Marguerite and her husband, Hugh, wrote The Shell: Five Hundred Million Years of Inspired Design, which showed several pieces from the Stix shell collection. Stix used shells as gemstones in her jewelry, and said: "Here was my chance to combine this perfect sculpture with just the right combinations of responding colors, to compose jewels that bring out the personality of the wearer."
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Signed STIX. One pearl craked with associated hole, another with hariline. Box with "Stix" label affixed to inside. c. late 1960s, early 70s.
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