Louis Comfort Tiffany Kunzite Brooch, 17.25 Carats

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This stunning brooch was crafted by the legendary artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany for Tiffany & Co. Featuring two sparkling kunzite gems totaling 17.25 carats and a delicate floral setting, this brooch is a quintessential design by the Art Nouveau master and exemplary of the firm's pioneering use of gemstones.

A relative newcomer to the gemstone family, kunzite was discovered in 1902 in California and identified by Tiffany & Co.'s renowned gemologist, George Frederick Kunz. It was an immediate sensation for its delicate pink hue with nuances of violet and for its remarkable clarity. The cushion and pear shaped kunzites in this brooch are both stunning examples of these alluring and unique gemstones. Set in 14K yellow gold and accented by 0.20 carat of round brilliant white diamonds.

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. 

Signed "Tiffany & Co."

Circa 1920s

1 1/2" length x 1 1/2" width