Exceptional Jewels: The Wolf Family Collection

Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co., France

A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Earclips

Auction Closed

April 20, 04:40 PM GMT

Estimate

40,000 - 60,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Of half hoop design, pavé set with round diamonds, decorated with strawberry blossoms set with round diamonds, signed Tiffany Schlumberger, Made in France, with French export marks and Henri Picq workshop marks; circa 1960s.

Please note that one ruby is missing and will be re-mounted for the purchaser by Sotheby's.

Wendy L. Burden

Wolf Family Collection number 9277 (acquired from the above on January 11, 2000)

For a photograph by Sante Forlano for the cover of December 1959 Vogue of these earclips being worn by a model, please see Tiffany in Fashion by John Loring, Page 118.