Clip Earrings Designer: Daniel Swarovski (French, 1862–1956)

ca. 1997

American Decorative Arts

By appointment, Wurtele Study Center

Medium

Crystal beads with silver metal support

Dimensions

1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Daniel Swarovski, Paris

Accession Number

1997.27.1.3

Geography

Made in Paris, France

Culture

French

Period

20th century

Classification

Jewelry

Disclaimer

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Provenance
Ensemble (purse, necklace, earrings) was solicited by John Loring from Nadja Swarovski, a principal in the firm. Nadja chose this ensemble as an excellent example by which the firm would be represented in Yale's fashion jewelry collection.
Bibliography

  • Erin E. Eisenbarth, Baubles, Bangles, and Beads: American Jewelry from Yale University, 1700–2005 (New Haven, Conn.: Yale University Art Gallery, 2005), 12, checklist, no. 60.
  • "Acquisitions, January 1996–December 1997," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin (1997–98): 143.

Object copyright
Copyright Artist/Estate/Foundation
In Copyright
Additional information

Object/Work type

earrings

Marks

"DANIEL SWAROVSKI / PARIS," around circumference of oval tab soldered to back plate of each

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