Bird Pins
Pins Shown from Left to Right, Top to Bottom
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Title Bird
Date 2000
Designer Iradj Moini, USA
Materials Rhodium-Plated Enameled Base Metal, Crystals, Glass Cabochons
Size 5.2" x 3.5"
(13.2cm x 8.9cm) -
Title Chick on Branch
Date 1994
Designer © Tiffany & Co., USA/Italy
Materials 18kt Yellow and White Gold, Diamonds, Sapphires
Size 1" x 0.8"
(2.5cm x 2cm) -
Title Chick
Date 1994
Designer © Tiffany & Co., USA/France
Materials 20kt Yellow Gold, 18kt White Gold, Rubies, Diamond, Emeralds
Size 1.3" x 0.7"
(3.3cm x 1.8cm) -
Title Bird with Pearl
Date circa 1990
Designer Bettina von Walhof, USA
Materials Black Rhodium-Plated Base Metal, Baroque South Sea Cultured Pearl, Rhinestones
Size 4.7" x 4.5"
(11.9cm x 11.4cm) -
Title Large Swan
Date 1998
Designer Swarovski, Austria
Materials Rhodium-Plated Base Metal, Swarovski Crystals
Size 1.8" x 1.6"
(4.6cm x 4.1cm) -
Title Small Swan
Date 1998
Designer Swarovski, Austria
Materials Rhodium-Plated Base Metal, Swarovski Crystals
Size 1.3" x 1.1"
(3.3cm x 2.8cm)
Date: 1997
Designer: Iradj Moini, USA
Materials: Yellow Gold-Plated Base Metal, Wire, Emerald Cabochon, Rubies, Amethyst, Simulated Coral, Composite Malachite/Azurite, Crystals
Size: 3.5″ x 1.7″ (9 cm x 4.3 cm)
Date: 1998
Designer: Jacqueline Lecarme, Belgium
Materials: Resin, Simulated Pearl, Simulated Horn, Crystals, Buttons, Beads
Size: 4.7″ x 3.3″ (12 cm x 8.5 cm)
Date: 1995
Designer: Lea Stein, France
Materials: Simulated Tortoise, Cellulose Acetate Laminate
Size: 1.9″ x 2.4″ (4.8 cm x 6 cm)
Expressions of Hope
As more people began to take notice of her pins, Albright became more conscious of her daily choices and how best to express her hopes for a particular day. For example, to conjure up the quality needed in a negotiation, she might wear a tranquil swan or a wise owl. Other birds suggest watchfulness coupled with a readiness to swoop into action.
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