Pierre Sterlé

Pierre Sterlé is a jeweler extraordinaire. Born in 1905, he grew up in the beginning of the Art Deco period in France. Until 1939, Sterlé made jewelry for Boucheron, Chaumet and others. He became to be on of the most elite and sought after couture jewelers, designing for Kings and Leaders around the world. Here are a few of his designs. If they are this incredible in pictures, I can only imagine what they must look like in person. I like him especially because he appears to be a bird lover like me. Notice all the "feathers" in his pieces!

Bird Brooch in 18k Gold and Coral, with carved hardstone and diamonds. France, c.1960, Signed.

Rare pair of Coral and Turquoise Fantasy Bird Clips. Carved from coral and turquoise, they both feature black enamel eyes accented with diamonds and set in 18k gold. France, circa 1965.

Turquoise and Amethyst Flower Pin in 18k gold, platinum and diamonds. the amethysts in the stem are calibré cut. France, circa 1965.

A model wearing an evening hat of feathers by Balenciaga and feathered diamond jewels by Sterlé.

Diamond and South Sea Pearls Feathered Bow Pin. The bow is articulated and the drops are detachable and interchangeable. France, 1966.

 Phoenix Bird Pin, made with 18k gold, platinum, 270 round-cut diamonds totaling 15.50 carats, coral, sapphire and turquoise cabochons. France, 1960.

A Parrot Brooch featuring yellow and gold diamonds, lapis and coral. France, circa 1963. The sketch by Sterlé for this piece is shown below. Pretty amazing.