Aquamarine, diamond and ruby brooch, 'Bird on a Rock', Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

The emerald-cut aquamarine surmounted with a bird, set with circular-cut diamonds and a similarly cut ruby eye, signed Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Cf: Claire Phillips (Ed.), Bejewelled by Tiffany 1837-1987, London, 2006, pgs. 275 and 276 for a similar example of a 'Bird on a Rock' brooch by Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Rubies of Burmese origin cannot be imported into the US; this piece may contain a ruby of Burmese origin and therefore may not be able to be imported into the US. Certification of non-Burmese origin is required before the import of rubies into the US. Please see our Important Notices and contact the jewellery department for further information. Signed Schlumberger Tiffany & Co, stamped 750 for 18 carat gold and PT950 for platinum. Aquamarine measuring approximately 29.04 x 25.74 x 17.45mm and calculated to weigh approximately 80.00 - 94.00 carats, loupe clean, with very minor scratches and abrasions. Diamonds estimated to weigh approximately less than 2.50 carats. Signs of normal wear to the metal, scratches consistent with use. In good condition. Total gross weight approximately 43 grams.
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