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Schlumberger Fish Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold and Platinum Sapphire "Fish" Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold and Platinum Sapphire "Fish" Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18k Gold and Platinum Sapphire "Fish" Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Guangzhou, CN

A whimsical and iconic masterpiece from the Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger collection. Originally designed by the legendary Jean Schlumberger in the mid-20th century, this "Fish" brooch ...

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2010s Brooches

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18 Karat Yellow Gold Schlumberger Fish Brooch

18 Karat Yellow Gold Schlumberger Fish Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 karat yellow gold fish brooch consisting of full gem ruby, turquoise and tsavorite garnet and accents with cabochon ruby eyes, stamped France, signed Tiffany & Co Schlumberger

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Mid-20th Century French Retro Brooches

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1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Demantoid Fish Pin
1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Demantoid Fish Pin

1960s Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sapphire Demantoid Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

This Vintage 18 karat yellow gold fish pin is an excellent example of the elegance and charm of Schlumberger's work for Tiffany & Co. The fish consists of bead set brilliant blue sap...

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20th Century French Brooches

Materials

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Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Schlumberger Sapphire Koi Fish Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Schlumberger Sapphire Koi Fish Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Schlumberger Sapphire Koi Fish Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger

Located in New York, NY

The Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Schlumberger Sapphire and Green Emerald Koi Fish Brooch is a stunning example of the brand's commitment to fine jewelry craftsmanship.

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20th Century French Modern Brooches

Materials

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Sapphire and Diamond Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.
Sapphire and Diamond Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.

Sapphire and Diamond Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boston, MA

Stamped by "Tiffany & Co." "Schlumberger" "France" *Shreve, Crump & Low Graduate Gemologist commentary: This exceptional brooch was designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

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Mid-20th Century American Brooches

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Ruby, Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Iconic Gold and Gem Set Fish Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Iconic Gold and Gem Set Fish Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger Iconic Gold and Gem Set Fish Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1970 Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Fish Brooch, measuring 2 3/8 inches in length and 1 inch wide.

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Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire Demantoid 18 Karat Dolphin Fish Brooch
Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire Demantoid 18 Karat Dolphin Fish Brooch

Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Pink Sapphire Demantoid 18 Karat Dolphin Fish Brooch

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Jean Schlumberger Tiffany & Co. Retro 12.80 CTW Pink Sapphire Demantoid Garnet Enamel 18 Karat Gold Dolphin Fish Brooch Designed as a sea creature with round cabochon sapphire eyes ...

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Vintage 1960s Retro Brooches

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Spectacular Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Peridot Turquoise Ruby Gold Fish Brooch
Spectacular Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Peridot Turquoise Ruby Gold Fish Brooch

Spectacular Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Peridot Turquoise Ruby Gold Fish Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Jean Schlumberger became the most acclaimed jewelry designer of his time and is quoted as saying "I observe nature and find verve". This is easily portrayed in his depiction of anima...

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Sapphire and Emerald Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.
Sapphire and Emerald Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.

Sapphire and Emerald Fish Clip Brooch by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co.

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boston, MA

Stamped by "Tiffany & Co." "Schlumberger" "France" [exact carat weights and stone counts to be provided per request] *Shreve, Crump & Low Graduate Gemologist commentary: This except...

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Late 20th Century American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Yellow Gold

Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin
Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin

Midcentury Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18 Karat Gold Gemstone Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Houston, TX

Important Mid-Century Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 18K yellow gold gemstone fish pin. Circa 1965. There are 5.75 carats of aquamarines, 0.45 carats of amethysts, and 0.15 carats of r...

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Gold Fish Clip Pin Brooch Diamond Gemstones, 1950s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Lovely joyful clip created by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. in the 1950s. Designed as a mystical fish, the brooch is definitely a conversational piece.

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Vintage 1950s American Brooches

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TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin
TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin

TIFFANY & Co. Schlumberger Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

18 kt yellow gold fish pin consisting of full gem sapphire and demantoid garnet,and diamond accents with cab ruby eyes, stamped France, signed Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger

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Vintage 1950s French Brooches

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin
TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin

TIFFANY & CO SCHLUMBERGER Ruby & Demantoid Fish Pin

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chestnut Hill, MA

This Vintage 18 karat yellow gold fish pin is an excellent example of the elegance and charm of Schlumberger's work for Tiffany & Co. The fish consists of bead set vivid red rubies a...

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20th Century French Brooches

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Garnet, Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Schlumberger Fish Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the schlumberger fish brooch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. A schlumberger fish brooch from Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. and Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any schlumberger fish brooch from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Ruby version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a schlumberger fish brooch, 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 Fish Brooch?

The price for a schlumberger fish brooch starts at $12,500 and tops out at $35,295 with these brooches, on average, selling for $24,750.

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.

Finding the Right Brooches for You

Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.

While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like GucciVersaceDior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step. 

Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.

At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.

Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.

Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.