Jean schlumberger

Jean Schlumberger’s celebrated House symbol of joy and optimism, the Bird on a Rock, is transformed into an extraordinary pendant by Chief Artistic...

Tiffany Masterpieces Jean Schlumberger sapphire coquillage brooch

The diamond has been set on four occasions, two of which involved original designs by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany’s renowned jewelry designer. In 1961, the Tiffany Diamond was set in Schlumberger’s Ribbon Rosette necklace and worn by Audrey Hepburn® in publicity photographs for the film Breakfast at Tiffany's. It was also mounted in Schlumberger’s Bird on a Rock setting for the designer’s 1995 retrospective at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

Famous for his inventive interpretations of animal and botanical subjects, artist-jeweler Jean Schlumberger (1907-1987) played a key role in 20th-century fashion with his vibrant sculptural designs for whimsical jewelry and accessories.

The museum’s two exhibitions, “Jewels of the Imagination” and “Drawn to Beauty,” will be ‘largest and most extensive public exhibition of work' by Schlumberger

Two shows at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg illustrate the genius of Jean Schlumberger. The first examines the designer’s career, while the second highlights his collaboration with Bunny Mellon.

The 128.54-carat gem dates back to the beginning of the American firm

Jean Schlumberger was one of the most renowned jewellery designers of the 20th century, and during his long and storied career, he created whimsical pieces for the likes of Elizabeth Taylor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Greta Garbo. The Frenchman’s spirit lives on in the sparkling repertoire of Tiffany & Co., and a recreation of his Bird on a Rock brooch design is a prime specimen.