18 Karat Gold, Lapis Lazuli, Emerald and Colored Diamond Brooch, Tiffany & Co., Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany

The rectangular lapis lazuli plaque set at the sides with two cabochon emeralds measuring approximately 7.7 by 5.4 by 5.7 mm, the frame additionally set with six old European-cut diamonds of yellow hue weighing approximately .50 carat, gross weight approximately 14 dwts, signed Tiffany & Co.; 1915-1930.

Shelburne Museum, Louis Comfort Tiffany: Nature by Design, Shelburne, Vermont, 20 June - 25 October 2009.

Alice Cooney Frelinghuysen, et al., Louis Comfort Tiffany: Nature by Design, page 43.

John Loring, Louis Comfort Tiffany at Tiffany & Co., page 77.

In good condition especially considering the piece's age, with some light scratching to the lapis lazuli plaque and some evidence of discoloration mainly on the reverse of the brooch and not apparent when worn. The lapis lazuli plaque is a deep cobalt blue with minimal color mottling and a light dappling of pyrite. A surface-reaching fracture is present on the reverse of the plaque, but this does not affect the stability of the piece. The cabochon emeralds are a medium-light slightly bluish green and moderately to heavily included. Signed on an applied plaque on the reverse. Dimensions approximately 2 x 1 1/4 inches. Please note the diamonds have not been tested for natural origin of color.
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Please note the diamonds have not been tested for natural origin of color.