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Rope Ear Clips
Designed by: Jean Schlumberger (French (working in the United States), 1907–1987)
For: Tiffany & Co. (American, active 1837–present)
For: Tiffany & Co. (American, active 1837–present)
American
Medium/Technique
Platinum, gold, diamond, and pearl
Dimensions
Height x diameter: 2 x 2.3 cm (13/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Dale A. Roberts
Accession Number2014.590.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Earrings, flares, plugs, studs
DescriptionEach 18k gold earring features a large blister pearl surrounded by a gold spiral rope design enhanced by five small round diamonds that are set with platinum prongs. The finding combines a post and clip.
Marks
Underside of ring's structure is stamped "TIFFANY & CO." and "SCHLUMBERGER STUDIOS 750" . "PT950" is stamped on a small platinum tab.
ProvenanceBy 2013, Dale R. Roberts, Boston, MA; 2014, bequest of Dale R. Roberts to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 23, 2014)