Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold and Colored Diamond Fringe Necklace
The “Fringe’ necklace was first created in 1956 by John Schlumberger and immediately became a world-wide sensation. It has also become an iconic Tiffany design since then.
This necklace is part of a very limited edition of Fringe necklaces adorned with yellow, orange and white diamonds instead of all white diamonds. The necklace to which the fringe is attached is a gold chain. Each individual fringe is separated by a round gold spacer. The fringe itself is made from hand-twisted gold “rope” in various lengths to create interest and movement. The almost 12 carats of yellow, orange and white diamonds are scattered among the fringe’s individual strands animating the design with their play of light.
Throughout history the concept of “fringe” jewelry has been used to animate the body, amplify light and sound, broadcast wealth, and create a border at the neckline. Ancient Egypt favored broad collar forms and necklaces with rows of drops/pendants. In Greco-Roman times gold chain work with hanging ornaments showed up in jewelry and also in dress, mostly for the “shimmering” effect. In South Asia dense articulated drops hung from the neck. The indigenous Americans used bib-collars with dangling elements. In late 19th and 20th century Europe and America, tassels and fringe became a jewelry motif in their own right. And that brings us right back to this important Schlumberger fringe of 1956.
- The longest strand of fringe is 1.15 inches
- The shortest strand of fringe is 0.25 inches
- 115 yellow, orange and white diamonds
- 49 vivid yellow diamonds
- 13 orange diamonds
- 53 white diamonds
- Approximately 12 carats of total diamonds
- Length is approximately 16.75 inches
- Weight in grams is approximately 226
- Signed Tiffany & Co.
- Signed Schlumberger STD.
- Marked 750 for 18k gold
- Numbered 63062626
Photos: Gabrielle Union wearing Tiffany & Co. at the 2026 Met Gala themed "Costume Art"