Jean SCHLUMBERGER (1907-1987) - Lot 29

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Jean SCHLUMBERGER (1907-1987) - Lot 29
Jean SCHLUMBERGER (1907-1987) Bracelet in gold, pearls and diamonds, by Jean Schlumberger In 18K (750) yellow gold, the articulated links set with cultured pearls and diamonds, length: 19 cm, gross weight: 82.86 g. Signed Schlumberger for Jean Schlumberger Total diamond weight: 72 diamonds of 0.10 carats each, approx. 7.2 carats A cultured pearl, diamond, 18K gold bracelet, by Jean Schlumberger Jean Schlumberger was a French jewelry designer born in 1907 and died in 1987. Born into a wealthy family, he developed an abundant imagination and a taste for poetic forms inspired by nature and travel. He began his career in fashion in Paris, notably with Elsa Schiaparelli, before turning to jewelry. After moving to the United States, he joined Tiffany & Co. in 1956, where he quickly became one of the most important designers of his time. His style is immediately recognizable: fantastical animals, shells, marine motifs and plants make up a rich, baroque and lively universe. He transforms jewelry into a narrative, almost sculptural object, where each piece tells a story. His creations, both precious and playful, have profoundly marked the history of twentieth-century jewelry. Among his most famous creations is the Bird on a Rock collection, which has become a veritable icon for Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger was a French jewellery designer born in 1907 and died in 1987. Coming from a wealthy family, he developed a vivid imagination and a keen taste for poetic forms inspired by nature and travel at a very early age. He began his career in fashion in Paris, notably working with Elsa Schiaparelli, before turning his hand to jewellery design. He subsequently moved to the United States, joining Tiffany & Co. in 1956, where he quickly became one of the most important designers of his era. His style is instantly recognizable: fantastical animals, shells, marine and botanical motifs come together to form a rich, baroque and vibrant world. He transformed jewellery into a narrative, almost sculptural object, where each piece tells a story. His creations, both exquisite and whimsical, have left a profound mark on the history of 20th-century jewellery. Among his most famous creations is the 'Bird on a Rock' collection, which has become a true icon of Tiffany & Co.
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