Thursday, April 17, 2008

of the sea


An 18k gold, platinum, ruby and diamond shell brooch, ca. 1955-60.
French.

I love how prickly this piece is. It is almost explosive, radiating toward the viewer. Although not a signed piece, the strength of the design rivals that of Jean Schlumberger who was beginning to design for Tiffany & Co. at this time.

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