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Iconic Laurel Burch* 1980s vintage clip-on earrings signed and titled "KISUMU" featuring black and red cloisonné enamel against a gold filled background. Classic geometric Asia inspired design adorning a minimalist doughnut shape that is just under 1 inch in diameter Overall condition is very good with some minor wear to the gold, mostly on the back and no flaws in the enamel as far as I can see ~ Width/ Diameter: 15/16" (2.4 cm) ~ Marks: "KISUMU" © Laurel Burch *ABOUT THE ARTIST: Laurel Burch (1945 - 2007) was an artist first and it shows in her jewelry. In 1960 she launched the business which would eventually be called Laurel Burch Artworks. She started out by making paintings commissioned by restaurants, businesses, and private collectors. Eventually Laurel Burch began making jewelry and selling it on the streets of San Francisco from tackle boxes. Some local stores began stocking her creations, and a businessman, Shashi Singapuri, took samples of her work to China. She went to China in 1971 and discovered cloisonné, a kind of enamel work, with which she designed paintings and had the designs made into earrings. With Mr. Singapuri's financial backing manufacturing began. Burch went on to work on cast metals and wood, and to include spinoff products on paper, porcelain and fabric. In 1979, she split with Singapuri, and started Laurel Burch Inc. She was president and chief designer. In the 1990s she licensed her designs to a dozen or so companies that have distributed her creations worldwide. My jewelry items arrive attractively packaged and ready for gifting Free First Class USPS shipping with the United States I combine shipping whenever possible and all shipping is tracked Orders totaling $200 (US) or over may require signature confirmation