Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ostrich Brooch

$25,000

Designed by Donald Claflin and created circa 1971-1972, this Tiffany & Co. ostrich brooch is composed of 18K gold, platinum, diamonds and emeralds. The beribboned ostrich, with cabochon emerald eyes, and guarding an egg, has a textured body with platinum and diamond plumes. A 1970s bit of whimsy from Tiffany & Co., this friendly wild bird represents Claflin's ever experimental and humorous side.

Category: Brooches Divine Discoveries Gifts $20,000 - $50,000 Jewelry Tiffany & Co.
Product Details

Item #: BO-21534
Artist: Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Country: United States
Circa: 1960's
Dimensions: 2.875" length, 1.125" width.
Materials: 63 round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.52 carats); 2 cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight 0.14 carat); 18K Gold; Platinum
Signed: TIFFANY & CO. C 18K PLAT

Item #: BO-21534
Artist: Donald Claflin for Tiffany & Co.
Country: United States
Circa: 1960's
Dimensions: 2.875" length, 1.125" width.
Materials: 63 round-cut diamonds (approximate total weight 1.52 carats); 2 cabochon emeralds (approximate total weight 0.14 carat); 18K Gold; Platinum
Signed: TIFFANY & CO. C 18K PLAT

Curator's Notes
The early 1970s were among Claflin's most imaginative and productive years. In a short time, he redesigned the Tiffany engagement ring and created the "Crossover" and "Finger Bracelet" rings, which had a flexible shank. In addition to the ostrich, his 1971-1972 menagerie included a coral kingfisher with boat and fishing rod, a double Egyptian falcon brooch, and a family of emerald-eyed diamond ducks engineered to spin around a large aquamarine pond. Claflin's hardware inspired "Ball and Chain" jewelry was popular in these years, while his protegée Sonia Younis' work also began to be featured more prominently.
The early 1970s were among Claflin's most imaginative and productive years. In a short time, he redesigned the Tiffany engagement ring and created the "Crossover" and "Finger Bracelet" rings, which had a flexible shank. In addition to the ostrich, his 1971-1972 menagerie included a coral kingfisher with boat and fishing rod, a double Egyptian falcon brooch, and a family of emerald-eyed diamond ducks engineered to spin around a large aquamarine pond. Claflin's hardware inspired "Ball and Chain" jewelry was popular in these years, while his protegée Sonia Younis' work also began to be featured more prominently.
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