Jean Schlumberger Jewelry
Jean Schlumberger (1907–1987) was born into a prominent family of textile manufacturers in Alsace, France. As a child, he demonstrated a talent for drawing, which was not encouraged by his parents, who sent him to Berlin in the 1930s to pursue a career in banking. He developed neither taste nor talent for numbers, however, and soon moved to Paris where he could indulge his love of the arts.
Schlumberger’s designs at Tiffany & Co. were remarkable for their whimsical interpretations of natural forms. He was especially inspired by sea creatures and other animals. Diana Vreeland wrote that Schlumberger “appreciates the miracle of jewels. For him, they are the ways and means to the realization of his dreams.”
Here we can see few of Schlumberger’s gorgeous designs.
Schlumberger’s sense of whimsy and imagination brings this iconic design to life. The setting, originally designed in the 1960s, was recreated decades later to showcase the esteemed Tiffany Diamond brooch with an emerald-cut aquamarine and round brilliant diamonds in 18k gold and platinum. Price: $79,000
Delicate butterflies designed with Schlumberger’s signature attention to detail. Clip with oval pink tourmalines, pear-shaped amethysts and round brilliant diamonds in platinum with 18k gold. Price: $30,000
Jean Schlumberger’s legendary imagination comes alive in this eighteen karat gold fish clip with aquamarines, amethysts and pink sapphires. Aquamarines, carat total weight 5.75; amethysts, carat total weight .44; pink sapphires, carat total weight .17. Price: $28,000
So often Jean Schlumberger finds inspiration in nature’s forms. Clip in 18k gold with round brilliant diamonds in platinum. Price: $8,400
