Louis Comfort Tiffany Art Nouveau Earrings

A breathtaking expression of Louis Comfort Tiffany's artistic genius, these exceptionally rare earrings unite a remarkable array of gemstones with delicate enamelwork. Vibrant sapphires, emeralds and colored diamonds shimmer alongside delicate enamelwork, each earring composed with its own unique arrangement of gemstones. Elegant and alive with graceful scrollwork, these earrings capture the organic beauty, artistic daring and luminous sense of color that make Tiffany's jewels among the most coveted creations of the Art Nouveau. Set in yellow gold.

These exquisite earrings are accompanied by a letter from the International Antique Jewelers Association and are attributed to the tenure of Meta K. Overbeck, the legendary Head Designer of the Art Jewelry Department at Tiffany & Co. Overbeck was instrumental in interpreting Louis Comfort Tiffany's vision, producing unique creations that celebrated his love of nature and color. Earrings like this exemplify the department's dedication to artistry and craftsmanship during her leadership from 1914 until Tiffany’s death in 1933.

Best remembered for his stained glass windows and lamps, along with his Favrile glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany did not begin jewelry design until 1902. Considering the delicacy of his glassworks, his foray into the world of jewelry design seems a natural progression, and his creative output in the jewelry he designed for Tiffany & Co. mirrors many of the Art Nouveau aesthetics he perfected in prior years. Surviving Tiffany jewels of this beauty, rarity and originality are exceedingly scarce, making these earrings a remarkable opportunity to own one of the most lyrical expressions of his artistic vision.

Circa 1915

2" length