
Salt Cellars, 1965
The Jewels of Jean Schlumberger
Jul 30, 2011 – Mar 18, 2012Focus Galleries 1 & 2
This exhibition features more than 30 lavish and fantastical examples of jewelry and decorative objects by the French designer Jean Schlumberger (1907 – 1987).
Free admission
Inspired by natural forms and his own surrealist vision, Schlumberger served as a vice president of Tiffany & Co. for over 30 years, producing some of the firm’s most sought-after jewelry designs of the 20th century. In addition to incorporating a wide variety of precious stones and metals into his innovative designs, Schlumberger also revived traditional techniques such as pailloné enamel.

Flower Pot
amethyst, emeralds, diamonds, black garnet ore, terracotta and 18, 20 and 22 carat gold
1960
Copyright VMFA, 2011

Palm Tree
enamel, black garnet ore, 18 and 24 carat gold
1961
Copyright VMFA, 2011

Salt Cellars
enamel and 18 carat gold
1965
Copyright VMFA, 2011

Shell Box
emeralds, sapphires, turquoise, 18 carat gold
1958
Copyright VMFA, 2010