description Jean Schlumberger Overview
Jean Schlumberger was a French jewelry designer known for imaginative, highly sculptural work based on plants, marine life, birds, and other natural forms. He joined Tiffany & Co. in 1956 and created jewelry and jeweled objects using diamonds, colored gemstones, textured gold, and vivid enamel. His designs, including the Bird on a Rock setting, remain closely associated with Tiffany's high-jewelry tradition.
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Which company did Jean Schlumberger design jewelry for?
Jean Schlumberger joined Tiffany & Co. in 1956 and created jewelry and jeweled objects exclusively for the company. His work became one of the most iconic and recognizable aspects of the Tiffany brand identity.
What is Jean Schlumberger's jewelry design style known for?
Schlumberger is known for highly sculptural, imaginative jewelry inspired by natural forms including plants, marine life, and birds. He frequently used textured gold, colorful enamel, and unusual gemstone combinations in his creations.
Who brought Jean Schlumberger to Tiffany & Co.?
Schlumberger was brought to Tiffany & Co. in 1956 by Walter Hoving, then the company's president. Hoving gave Schlumberger his own dedicated workshop and salon within the Tiffany flagship store on Fifth Avenue.
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