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Louis Comfort Tiffany Scarab Ring
This ring, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co., exemplifies the Egyptian Revival aesthetic. At its center is a finely carved scarab beetle set within an ornate yellow gold mount. The scarab is ingeniously designed to rotate within its setting, revealing additional carved detail on the underside and sides, adding an unexpected layer of refinement and complexity.
Louis Comfort Tiffany became art director of Tiffany & Co. following his father’s death in 1902, where he established the Artistic Jewelry department and introduced a distinctly American design vision to the firm. His jewelry was prominently exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, reflecting a creative language rooted in natural forms, enriched by his background as a painter and his mastery of enameling developed through his celebrated stained glass work.
Tiffany’s innovative combination of semi-precious stones, enamel and meticulous handcraftsmanship elevated his designs beyond ornament, positioning them as true works of art. This ring reflects the breadth of his vision, uniting archaeological inspiration, refined craftsmanship, and the organic elegance that defines his Art Nouveau oeuvre.
Louis Comfort Tiffany became art director of Tiffany & Co. following his father’s death in 1902, where he established the Artistic Jewelry department and introduced a distinctly American design vision to the firm. His jewelry was prominently exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, reflecting a creative language rooted in natural forms, enriched by his background as a painter and his mastery of enameling developed through his celebrated stained glass work.
Tiffany’s innovative combination of semi-precious stones, enamel and meticulous handcraftsmanship elevated his designs beyond ornament, positioning them as true works of art. This ring reflects the breadth of his vision, uniting archaeological inspiration, refined craftsmanship, and the organic elegance that defines his Art Nouveau oeuvre.
$13,475.00
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This ring, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co., exemplifies the Egyptian Revival aesthetic. At its center is a finely carved scarab beetle set within an ornate yellow gold mount. The scarab is ingeniously designed to rotate within its setting, revealing additional carved detail on the underside and sides, adding an unexpected layer of refinement and complexity.
Louis Comfort Tiffany became art director of Tiffany & Co. following his father’s death in 1902, where he established the Artistic Jewelry department and introduced a distinctly American design vision to the firm. His jewelry was prominently exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, reflecting a creative language rooted in natural forms, enriched by his background as a painter and his mastery of enameling developed through his celebrated stained glass work.
Tiffany’s innovative combination of semi-precious stones, enamel and meticulous handcraftsmanship elevated his designs beyond ornament, positioning them as true works of art. This ring reflects the breadth of his vision, uniting archaeological inspiration, refined craftsmanship, and the organic elegance that defines his Art Nouveau oeuvre.
Louis Comfort Tiffany became art director of Tiffany & Co. following his father’s death in 1902, where he established the Artistic Jewelry department and introduced a distinctly American design vision to the firm. His jewelry was prominently exhibited at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, reflecting a creative language rooted in natural forms, enriched by his background as a painter and his mastery of enameling developed through his celebrated stained glass work.
Tiffany’s innovative combination of semi-precious stones, enamel and meticulous handcraftsmanship elevated his designs beyond ornament, positioning them as true works of art. This ring reflects the breadth of his vision, uniting archaeological inspiration, refined craftsmanship, and the organic elegance that defines his Art Nouveau oeuvre.
