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Schlumberger Bird On A Rock

Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Gold, Mabe Pearl, and Diamond Ear Clips
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Gold, Mabe Pearl, and Diamond Ear Clips

Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Platinum, Gold, Mabe Pearl, and Diamond Ear Clips

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Princeton, NJ

know him for the "Bird On a Rock" which Tiffany & Co. still proudly produces today, in addition to

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20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Shlumberger 'Bird on a Rock' Amethyst, Brooch.
Tiffany & Co. Shlumberger 'Bird on a Rock' Amethyst, Brooch.

Tiffany & Co. Shlumberger 'Bird on a Rock' Amethyst, Brooch.

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co. Shlumberger Amethyst, Ruby And Diamond 'Bird on a Rock' Brooch.Crafted in 18k

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. by Schlumberger 18K Gold Enamel Ring
Vintage Tiffany & Co. by Schlumberger 18K Gold Enamel Ring

Vintage Tiffany & Co. by Schlumberger 18K Gold Enamel Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Venice, CA

fiery designs. His most famous Tiffany & Co. pieces include the Bird on a Rock brooch, the Cooper

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

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Tiffany Schlumberger 'Bird on a Rock' Brooch
Tiffany Schlumberger 'Bird on a Rock' Brooch

Tiffany Schlumberger 'Bird on a Rock' Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

18 Karat Gold, Platinum, Citrine, Diamond and Ruby 'Bird on a Rock' Brooch, Tiffany Schlumberger

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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Brooches

Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Peridot Brooch

Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Peridot Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

A Tiffany Schlumberger iconic Bird on a Rock brooch with a cushion-cut peridot and round brilliant

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Tanzanite Platinum 18K Brooch Bird On A Rock Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Tanzanite Platinum 18K Brooch Bird On A Rock Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Tanzanite Platinum 18K Brooch Bird On A Rock Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Accompanied Tiffany paperwork and original boxes Circa: 2020s; via the Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Collection

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Bird's Nest Earclips
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Bird's Nest Earclips

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Gold, Turquoise, and Diamond Bird's Nest Earclips

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Princeton, NJ

the twigs composing the bird's nest. Jean Schlumberger, one of the most famous jewelry designers of

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20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Platinum Gold Diamond Sapphire Floral Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Platinum Gold Diamond Sapphire Floral Earrings

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Platinum Gold Diamond Sapphire Floral Earrings

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Fairfield, CT

celebrities, socialites, and collectors. His designs, such as the iconic Bird on a Rock brooch and the

Category

20th Century Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gold and Sapphire Dahlia Ear Clips
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gold and Sapphire Dahlia Ear Clips

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Gold and Sapphire Dahlia Ear Clips

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Princeton, NJ

will also know him for the "Bird On a Rock" which Tiffany & Co. still proudly produces today, in

Category

20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger
Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger

Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

An iconic example of Jean Schlumberger’s charming designs for Tiffany & Co., the “bird on a rock

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20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Citrine Bird On A Rock Brooch By Jean Schlumberger
Tiffany & Co. Citrine Bird On A Rock Brooch By Jean Schlumberger

Tiffany & Co. Citrine Bird On A Rock Brooch By Jean Schlumberger

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

An iconic example of Jean Schlumberger’s charming designs for Tiffany & Co., this “bird on a rock

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Diamond Gold Bird on a Rock Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Diamond Gold Bird on a Rock Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Diamond Gold Bird on a Rock Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond & Citrine Bird-on-a-Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for

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1990s American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 56 Carat Citrine Diamond Gold Bird on a Rock Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 56 Carat Citrine Diamond Gold Bird on a Rock Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 56 Carat Citrine Diamond Gold Bird on a Rock Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond & Citrine Bird-on-a-Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for

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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 56ct Citrine Diamond Bird on a Rock Yellow Gold Brooch
Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 56ct Citrine Diamond Bird on a Rock Yellow Gold Brooch

Tiffany & Co Schlumberger 56ct Citrine Diamond Bird on a Rock Yellow Gold Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Diamond & Citrine Bird-on-a-Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger for

Category

20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond

Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger
Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger

Tiffany & Co. Bird on a Rock Brooch by Jean Schlumberger

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

An iconic example of Jean Schlumberger’s charming designs for Tiffany & Co., the “bird on a rock

Category

20th Century American Retro Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany Co Schlumberger Bird on A Rock Brooch With Citrine
Vintage Tiffany Co Schlumberger Bird on A Rock Brooch With Citrine

Vintage Tiffany Co Schlumberger Bird on A Rock Brooch With Citrine

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This vintage Tiffany & Co. brooch, designed by Schlumberger, features a charming bird perched on a

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Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co by Schlumberger Bird on Rock Brooch
Tiffany Co by Schlumberger Bird on Rock Brooch

Tiffany Co by Schlumberger Bird on Rock Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Tiffany Co Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Brooch Main Stone: Approximately 60 carat citrine

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 'Schumberger" Bird on the Rock Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 'Schumberger" Bird on the Rock Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 'Schumberger" Bird on the Rock Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Pin 18k White And Yellow Gold. The bird is set with 73

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Late 20th Century American Artist Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger  Kunzite  Bird on a Rock Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger  Kunzite  Bird on a Rock Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Kunzite Bird on a Rock Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany 'Bird on a Rock" Kunzite Pin. This pin has a gold and diamond, approximate;y 4tcw, bird

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Vintage 1980s American Artist Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Kunzite, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Bird on a Rock Diamond 18K Gold & Plat Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Bird on a Rock Diamond 18K Gold & Plat Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Bird on a Rock Diamond 18K Gold & Plat Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Tysons, VA

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Citrine Bird on a Rock Diamond 18K Gold & Platinum Brooch Metal

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2010s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Madeira Citrine Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Madeira Citrine Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Madeira Citrine Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional rare item. Iconic Bird on a Rock by Tiffany and Co in Large size in Mint Condition

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1930s Two10mmAquamarineCabochons & ThreeRubies ProngSet Gold Blue Birds Brooch
1930s Two10mmAquamarineCabochons & ThreeRubies ProngSet Gold Blue Birds Brooch

1930s Two10mmAquamarineCabochons & ThreeRubies ProngSet Gold Blue Birds Brooch

Located in Chicago, IL

, such as Cartier, Boucheron, Piaget, and arguably the most famous one "Bird on a Rock" in 1965 by Jean

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Vintage 1930s American Artisan Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

18k Gold Tiffany & Co. Diamond Vintage x Ring
18k Gold Tiffany & Co. Diamond Vintage x Ring

18k Gold Tiffany & Co. Diamond Vintage x Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Venice, CA

Tiffany & Co. pieces include the Bird on a Rock brooch, the Cooper Bracelet, and the 16 Stone Diamond Ring

Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 'Bird on a Rock' Brooch
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 'Bird on a Rock' Brooch

Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 'Bird on a Rock' Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Authentic 'Bird on a Rock' brooch designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Crafted in

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1990s Brooches

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Pendant Pendant & Charms 18K Yellow
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Pendant Pendant & Charms 18K Yellow

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Bird on a Rock Pendant Pendant & Charms 18K Yellow

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

: Height/Length: 19.35 mm, Width: 7.50 mm Designer: Tiffany & Co. Model: Schlumberger Bird on a Rock

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

TIFFANY & Co. Jean SCHLUMBERGER Bird on a Rock Brooch
TIFFANY & Co. Jean SCHLUMBERGER Bird on a Rock Brooch

TIFFANY & Co. Jean SCHLUMBERGER Bird on a Rock Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Lakewood, NJ

DIAMOND, LAPIS LAZULI AND RUBY "BIRD ON A ROCK" BROOCH, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO.

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20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Schlumberger Bird On A Rock For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the schlumberger bird on a rock you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 10 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect schlumberger bird on a rock among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic schlumberger bird on a rock over the years, but those made by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and Tiffany & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a schlumberger bird on a rock featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a brilliant cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a schlumberger bird on a rock, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Schlumberger Bird On A Rock?

On average, a schlumberger bird on a rock at 1stDibs sells for $45,000, while they’re typically $35,500 on the low end and $59,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.