Schlumberger Diamond & Enamel Bracelet for Tiffany & Co
Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. diamond and enamel 'Croisillon' bracelet, of bombe design, the articulated circular bracelet applied with lilac paillonne enamel accented at intervals with brilliant-cut diamonds collet-set between fluted gold batons, the diamonds together weighing approximately 6.30 carats, mounted in 18ct gold, width 0.63 in., inner diameter 2.36 in., gross weight approximately 134 grams, signed Tiffany & Co., Schlumberger, France. Provenance: Important jewels, Sotheby's Australia, 19 Apr 2016, lot 84, illustrated. Private collection, Sydney, acquired from the above. Literature: J. Loring, Tiffany jewels, Harry N. Abrams Publishers, 1999, New York, p. 204 (illustrated, another example).
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- Bombe Design in Jewellery - In the early 18th century, during the reign of Louis XIV, French court jewellers developed a new style of jewellery called "bombé" because of its bulging, curved shape.
The bombe design can be found in various styles of jewellery, from Georgian, Victorian, Art nouveau, to Art Deco and Retro eras, with the materials and techniques reflecting the era the jewellery was made.
The design is used for rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings, where a curved or rounded shape is emphasized, giving an organic look to the piece, with the piece often made of gold and set with precious stones, such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. The bombe design was also paired with other design elements such as engraving, enamelling, or gemstones
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