Signed Whiting & Davis clip earrings featuring black intaglio glass cameos in detailed gold-tone frames. These mid-century pieces combine classical artistry with Whiting & Davis’ signature metalwork, creating jewelry that feels both elegant and sculptural. Each cameo is reverse-molded into glass — a fine technique that gives depth and shadow to the portrait.
The gold-tone frame has rope and bead edging, typical of the company’s 1950s intaglio line. Learning Note: Whiting & Davis began producing jewelry in the 1920s as a complement to their famous mesh handbags.
By the 1950s, their intaglio glass cameos had become a house signature — often featuring reverse-carved portraits set in ornate frames. These pieces bridged the line between costume and artisan jewelry, prized for their technique and finish.
Collectors today seek Whiting & Davis intaglios for their artistry and quality, especially in darker glass tones like black and smoke gray.
