Ring
1960-70 (made)
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The American firm Tiffany was founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany (1812-1902) and began manufacturing jewellery in 1848. Tiffany's ability to supply large gemstones to the American market earned Charles Lewis the nickname of the 'King of Diamonds'. Charles was succeeded by his son Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) who took the firm to great success in international exhibitions. The firm's early work was very influenced by Asian art, especially under the direction of designer Edward C. Moore, a collector of Asian art.
The 1960s was a decade of great expansion for Tiffany & Co. with the opening of new branches in San Francisco and Houston in 1963; in Beverley Hills in 1964; Chicago in 1966; and Atlanta in 1968. Imaginative and original designs were created by Jean Schlumberger, who joined the firm in 1956 and continued to run his workshop until the late 1970s. This ring combines the rounded gold forms popular in the 1960s with bright orange coral and diamonds.
The 1960s was a decade of great expansion for Tiffany & Co. with the opening of new branches in San Francisco and Houston in 1963; in Beverley Hills in 1964; Chicago in 1966; and Atlanta in 1968. Imaginative and original designs were created by Jean Schlumberger, who joined the firm in 1956 and continued to run his workshop until the late 1970s. This ring combines the rounded gold forms popular in the 1960s with bright orange coral and diamonds.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Gold set with diamonds and coral |
| Brief description | Gold ring set with diamonds and coral. Made for Tiffany and Co. New York in Italy, 1960-70. |
| Physical description | Ring set with two horizontal ovals of coral, and diamonds. The gold on the bezel and the band has a ribbed surface pattern. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
| Summary | The American firm Tiffany was founded by Charles Lewis Tiffany (1812-1902) and began manufacturing jewellery in 1848. Tiffany's ability to supply large gemstones to the American market earned Charles Lewis the nickname of the 'King of Diamonds'. Charles was succeeded by his son Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) who took the firm to great success in international exhibitions. The firm's early work was very influenced by Asian art, especially under the direction of designer Edward C. Moore, a collector of Asian art. The 1960s was a decade of great expansion for Tiffany & Co. with the opening of new branches in San Francisco and Houston in 1963; in Beverley Hills in 1964; Chicago in 1966; and Atlanta in 1968. Imaginative and original designs were created by Jean Schlumberger, who joined the firm in 1956 and continued to run his workshop until the late 1970s. This ring combines the rounded gold forms popular in the 1960s with bright orange coral and diamonds. |
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| Accession number | M.199-2007 |
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| Record created | April 8, 2008 |
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