- 414
18 Karat Gold, Coral and Diamond Necklace, Jean Schlumberger, France
Description
- Jean Schlumberger
- gold, coral, diamond
Condition
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. Illustrations in the catalogue may not be actual size. Prospective purchasers are reminded that, unless the catalogue description specifically states that a stone is natural, we have assumed that some form of treatment may have been used and that such treatment may not be permanent. Our presale estimates reflect this assumption.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Jean Schlumberger began his career designing for Parisian couturier Elsa Schiaparelli in the 1930s; first creating decorative buttons and later costume jewels to complement her avant garde collections. After serving in the French Army during WWll Schlumberger moved to New York, opening his first jewelry salon in 1946. It was here that he began to build an impressive client list that would include the Duchess of Windsor, Diana Vreeland, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jayne Wrightsman, Babe Paley and Bunny Mellon. In 1956 Schlumberger began designing exclusively for Tiffany & Co., a partnership that lasted until his retirement and made him one of the most important jewelry designers of the 20th century. The pieces shown here, lots 413 and 414, were created under Schlumberger’s own signature before he began his career with Tiffany & Co.