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Elsa Peretti Jewelry

Italian, 1940-2021

In an era of social upheaval, venerable Tiffany & Co. designer Elsa Peretti reimagined diamonds as jewelry that working women bought for themselves rather than receiving it from a suitor.

By the time the Italian-born Peretti arrived in New York City, she’d already studied design in Rome, worked for a Milanese architect and taught Italian, French and skiing in Switzerland. She settled on interior design as her potential career path but then chose an altogether different route: modeling. Peretti modeled in Barcelona, Spain, and on the advice of Wilhelmina Cooper — a former model who’d by then founded Wilhelmina Modeling Agency — moved to Manhattan in 1968. When she relocated, Peretti was inspired to pick up jewelry design.

After modeling for designer Halston, the undisputed fashion king of Studio 54, Peretti became his close friend and collaborator, eventually creating jewelry and teardrop-shaped perfume bottles for him. By way of her association with Halston, Peretti took to the disco scene, flourishing in a social circle that included artist Andy Warhol and fashion designer Giorgio di Sant’Angelo.

It wasn’t long before models on di Sant’Angelo’s runway were donning two-inch sterling-silver vases, complete with a rose stem, suspended on leather thongs around their necks. The accessory was Peretti’s inaugural piece of jewelry — she designed it in 1969 after finding a flower vase at a flea market. It was hardly the only time that Peretti found motifs in nature and in organic forms. In the years that followed, her Bean pendant necklace, Starfish earrings and other sensuous accessories would draw on human emotion as well as the natural world around her. Each evocative and wholly versatile design is universally adored decades later, and each was made for a storied American jewelry house with which Peretti would be associated for nearly 50 years.

It was Halston who introduced Peretti to Tiffany & Co. She had her own boutique at Bloomingdale’s by 1972, and her partnership with the firm, which signed the venturesome and unorthodox designer to an exclusive contract in 1974, would cement her place in the lofty annals of jewelry legend. Peretti’s simple but sophisticated designs — the Teardrop collection, her minimalist Diamonds by the Yard necklace and Open Heart ring, to name a few — elevated sterling silver, previously considered unsuitable for fine jewelry, and created an enthusiastic young audience for Tiffany’s offerings. In 1977, Peretti’s designs earned the jewelry house more than $6 million. (In some years, her work has accounted for 10 percent of the company’s sales.)

In 2012, Peretti signed a 20-year, $47.3 million contract with Tiffany & Co., but she passed away in 2021, at age 80. Today, her designs are in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and the British Museum.

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Creator: Elsa Peretti
Exquisite Elsa Peretti Large Hoop Earrings - Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold
By Elsa Peretti
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of luxury with these stunning Elsa Peretti-designed Large Hoop Earrings from the iconic Tiffany & Co. collection. Each earring is meticulously crafted from lustro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 2000 Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sinuous pierced open heart pendant With bead set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.14 carat total Eye clean and bright Completed by high polish fini...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Large Open Heart Gold Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Bethesda, MD
Elsa Peretti’s most celebrated icon, the open heart. This is the large 18kt gold open heart on a 32″ chain. Original designs copyrighted by Elsa Peretti. • Metal:18 Karat Yellow Gol...
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1990s Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Gold

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Diamond Platinum Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a 1.0 mm cable link chain suspending a pierced open heart pendant Sinuous with bead set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.02 carat total Eye clean a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Diamond, Platinum

Elsa Peretti for Halston Solid Perfume Bean Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Boston, MA
Here's an extremely rare, iconic functional pendant with (still!) original solid Halston perfume from the 1980s by Elsa Peretti for Halston. Believe the solid perfume color has darkened over the years - smells wonderful!! About 18" long. This listing is for the bean necklace only. The Elsa Peretti for Halston heart...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Elsa Peretti Jewelry

Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Fitted Band Ring in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. fitted band ring set in platinum. The ring is composed of a solid 2-millimetre platinum band which is slightly curved in the centre ...
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2010s Modern Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Solid 18 Karat Gold 'Beans' Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Berkeley, CA
This iconic Elsa Peretti necklace is a beautiful halo around your neck. The 'beans' are solid gold and have a nice weight to them. You can wear it alone or layer with your other favo...
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2010s American Modernist Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Pearl Yellow Gold Mesh Necklace With Earrings
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
18k Yellow Gold Pearl Mesh Necklace and matching earrings by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. With 55Pearls from 5mm to 4.5mm. Comes in the original Tifanny & co Box. Length of neckl...
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1980s American Contemporary Vintage Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Floating Heart Pendant Necklace Sterling Silver
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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Platinum Pendant with Diamond and Chain
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Gorgeous Open Heart Pendant by Elsa Peretti Platinum Heart w/ Five Pave Set Diamonds Total Carat Weight = .03 carat Approximately 15 mm Across Includes 16" Platinum Chain A Great Deal!
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Australian 1.40ct Premium Quality Opal Doublet Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Sydney, AU
"Angelina" opal pendant features an alluring opal doublet (1.40ct) sourced from Coober Pedy, Australia. Set in our gorgeous 18K yellow gold, the intense green-blue play-of-colour wi...
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Tiffany & Co. Peretti Solitaire Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This classic Tiffany band was designed by Elsa Peretti and features a solitaire brilliant-cut round diamond of an estimated 0.04 carats bezel-set in platinum. Made in United States c...
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Tiffany & Co Sterling Emerald Band Ring Size 6.5 Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Webster, SD
This beautiful band ring is a product of Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. It is sterling silver with a genuine emerald. Measurements: 2.5mm wide Size: 6 1/2 Marks: Tiffany & Co, 925,...
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Tiffany & Co. 18 Carat Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 18ct Yellow Gold 22mm Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Brand- Tiffany & Co. Model- Open Heart Pendant Product Type- Pendant Material(s)- 18ct Yellow Gold Chain Length-...
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21st Century and Contemporary Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sapphire & Sterling Silver Stacking Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Tiffany & Co. sterling silver ring. By Elsa Peretti. Flush set with a round cut sapphire. Perfect, Simple, Refined. Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: It is in ...
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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Open Heart Pendant Necklace 15 1/4" - Yellow Gold 18k
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greensboro, NC
Retail Price: $2,250 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Elsa Peretti Collection: Open Heart Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Chain Style: Cable Necklace Style: Chain Fastening Type: Spr...
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Blue Diamond Cocktail Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exclusive collection of designer and unique cocktail pendants by Sunita Nahata Fine Design. Blue Diamond Cocktail Pendant in 14 Karat White Gold Blue Diamond: 0.30 carat, 1.00 ...
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Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Ear Cuffs or Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of ear cuffs. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Together with theri original pouch. Simply a wonderful pair of earrings! Date: 20th Century Over...
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Half-Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings by Tiffany & Co., circa 1970s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One pair of large huggie / half-hoop 18K yellow gold earrings by Tiffany & Co. featuring a ribbed gold design. With posts and Italian hallmarks with a Tiffany box. Powerful, weighty...
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Previously Available Items
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1980's Jasper 18 Karat Gold Bean Pill Box Lighter
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sinuous organic "bean" shaped form of carved jasper Opaque reddish-orange in color with subtle tan and black matrix Hinged to function as a lighter when paired with lig...
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a sinuous yellow gold heart With pierced center and organic edges With high polish finish Stamped for 18 karat gold Fully signed for Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti, Spain Ci...
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21st Century and Contemporary Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant #15666
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart Pendant- This elegant open heart pendant is crafted in beautifully detailed 18K yellow gold by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. ...
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Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Wave Ring
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Boulder, CO
This beautiful 18K gold Tiffany's ring is designed by Elsa Peretti. It is part of her Wave collection which "recalls the fluid lines of the undulating sea." It has elegant rows of ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Elsa Peretti Jewelry

Elsa Peretti Tiffany and Co Open Heart Pendant
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Towson, MD
18kt yellow gold Open Heart pendant made by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany and Co. The pendant measures 7/8 inches wide by .75 inch long. $1425 NEW with chain on the Tiffany and Co website...
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2010s North American Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Elsa Peretti Tiffany and Co Open Heart Pendant
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Elsa Peretti for Halston Solid Perfume Compact Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Boston, MA
Here's an extremely rare, iconic functional pendant with (still!) original solid Halston perfume from the 1980s by Elsa Peretti for Halston. Believe the solid perfume color has darkened over the years - smells wonderful!! This perfume compact functions perfectly. Opens and closes tight, clean, with a click. Mirror is intact without scratches. The whole thing can benefit from a cleaning, which we will leave to the new owner. This listing is for the heart pendant and its necklace only. The Elsa Peretti for Halston bean...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Elsa Peretti Jewelry

Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1.00 CTW Diamond Platinum Vintage Station Necklace
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as cable chain featuring fived bezel set round brilliant cut diamond stations Weighing approximately 1.00 carat total - F/G color with VS clarity With high polish finish Sta...
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1990s Elsa Peretti Jewelry

Tiffany Co Elsa Peretti 1982 Very Rare Free Form Pendant Buckle Solid 18Kt Gold
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Miami, FL
Statement pendant-buckle designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. An impressive free-form piece, designed at the Tiffany Studios by Peretti back in the 1980's. This be...
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1980s American Retro Vintage Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Elsa Peretti for Tiffany 1980 Large 4" Sterling Silver Freeform Heart Box
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Boston, MA
Iconic functional sterling silver freeform heart box. Unlike the current small box, this is a 1980s original, large 4" box. Timeless collectible. Photos are taken of the actual item....
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Button Earrings
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
A great pair of earrings to wear for every occasion! These earrings designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. are very simple and elegant. They are a round button with a small dim...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Elsa Peretti Jewelry

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No-Scuff Elsa Peretti for Halston Perfume Bottle Pendant Necklace Sterling Chain
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Boston, MA
Here's a brand new, no-scuff, extremely rare, iconic functional bottle necklace from the 1980s in its original box. The original chain is just silver tone, so we replaced it with two 925 Italy sterling chains, one 30", the other 36". You will receive both chains with this item. During the decadent Studio 54 era, Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) of Tiffany and Co. created this for her good friend Halston (1932 - 1990). Unlike the current 'perfume bottle' Tiffany is selling, this original item is ACTUALLY functional, with a matching stopper and it still has Halston perfume...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Elsa Peretti Jewelry

Elsa Peretti for Halston Perfume Bottle Pendant Necklace Sterling Chain
By Elsa Peretti
Located in Boston, MA
Wow, amazing find! Extremely rare and iconic functional silver bottle necklace from the 1980s in its original box. During the decadent Studio 54 era, Elsa Peretti (1940 - 2021) of Tiffany and Co. created this for her good friend Halston...
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1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Elsa Peretti Jewelry

Elsa Peretti jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Elsa Peretti jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Elsa Peretti jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Elsa Peretti diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 2, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 13 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Margot De Taxco, Emilio Pucci, and Pekka Piekäinen. Prices for Elsa Peretti jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $425 and tops out at $12,900, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,775.
Questions About Elsa Peretti Jewelry
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Elsa Peretti was a revolutionary jewelry designer and model who is known primarily for the work she did for Tiffany & Co. In an era of social upheaval, she reimagined diamonds as jewelry that working women bought for themselves rather than receiving from a suitor. She had her own boutique at Bloomingdale’s by 1972, and her partnership with the firm, which signed the venturesome and unorthodox designer to an exclusive contract in 1974, would cement her place in the lofty annals of jewelry legend. Peretti’s simple but sophisticated designs, such as the Teardrop collection and her minimalist Diamonds by the Yard necklace, helped establish a young audience for Tiffany’s offerings. Her visionary work elevated sterling silver, which was previously considered unsuitable for fine jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Tiffany & Co. pieces.

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