Bird on a Rock
An homage to the House’s most celebrated brooch, first introduced by Jean Schlumberger in 1965, the Bird on a Rock collection features designs conceived by Nathalie Verdeille, Senior Vice President – Chief Artistic Officer, Jewelry and High Jewelry. Showcasing Tiffany’s extraordinary diamonds and unparalleled artistry, the collection embodies joy, optimism and possibility.
Drawing on unparalleled expertise in high jewelry, master artisans sculpt and assemble seven components by hand to create each magnificent bird.
An Icon of the Imagination
One of the 20th century’s most revered jewelry designs, the Bird on a Rock brooch was designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany in 1965. Capturing the visionary artist’s enduring fascination with nature, the brooch was inspired by rare birds that he encountered during his travels to Asia and the Caribbean.
Legendary Bird Creations
Representing the pinnacle of artistry and craft in Tiffany High Jewelry, the Legendary Bird creations transform the iconic Bird on a Rock into singular high jewelry expressions. Each annual creation honors the House’s legacy of imaginative design and exceptional craft, merging the poetry of nature with the radiance of Tiffany & Co. diamonds and extraordinary colored gemstones.
The Sapphire Edition
Celebrating the extraordinary beauty of a 38.48-carat unenhanced sapphire from Madagascar, the 2026 Legendary Bird brooch transforms the iconic Bird on a Rock into a high jewelry masterpiece, showcasing Tiffany & Co.’s unparalleled artistry, craft and mastery of exceptional colored gemstones.
The Argyle Edition
Uplifting vibrant Argyle Pink™ diamonds, the inaugural Legendary Bird brooch, introduced in 2025, captures the bold artistry of Bird on a Rock while celebrating the House’s mastery of rare gemstones.
Behind the Design
Artisans crafted this year’s Legendary Bird: The Sapphire Edition at the Tiffany High Jewelry workshop. The central gemstone is artfully framed by figural Bird on a Rock motifs and floral-inspired designs, bezel-set with thin, custom-cut black opal doublets and mother-of-pearl. The floral themes draw inspiration from the House’s famed orchid motif, often observed in the iridescent favrile glass Tiffany lamps of the turn of the 20th century.
Exceptional Craftsmanship
Each Bird on a Rock brooch is created by a team of Tiffany artisans who bring years of experience and the utmost passion to their craft. More than eight artisans work together to bring a single brooch to life over the span of 50 hours, a testament to the spirit of exceptional craftsmanship that has defined Tiffany for nearly two centuries.
Rainbow Bird on a Rock
The Rainbow Bird on a Rock collection is a celebration of color, imagination and unexpected harmony. Each creation begins with the gemstone: its tone, energy and character guide the bird’s gesture, resulting in designs that come alive with movement and personality. This is Tiffany & Co.’s most adventurous exploration of color and materials, pairing rare and unusual gemstones with the 19th-century art of paillonné enamel, sculpted stone and playful textures in ways rarely seen in high jewelry.
