Skip to main content

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

When thinking about the colorful gemstones and flashy forms that so frequently characterized 1980s jewelry, it is impossible not to conjure images of the expressive confections that Paloma Picasso created for legendary American luxury house Tiffany & Co. For iconic work such as the Loving Heart ring and the Love & Kisses brooch, Picasso mined what she admired about urban street art in New York City’s grungy subways and brought it to fine jewelry-making on a global stage.

The daughter of artists Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot, Paloma was destined for creative success. She was determined to succeed on her own, however, and didn’t rely on her parents' renown. Picasso graduated from the Université de Paris in Nanterre, where she studied jewelry design and costuming. She spent a short period in the late 1960s as a fashion designer and a jewelry stylist for a Parisian theater company, an experience that essentially ignited Picasso’s career. Critics took notice, and her friend and French fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent commissioned her to make costume jewelry for his runway collections.

Picasso designed a collection of necklaces and bracelets for the Greek jewelry firm Zolotas in the early 1970s, and her success with Saint-Laurent led to an important connection between Picasso and Tiffany & Co. design director John Loring. Picasso jumped at Loring’s request to present a table setting at a 1979 Tiffany & Co. exhibition, and within a single year, Loring commissioned her to design jewelry for the brand. Her first proper collection, Paloma's Graffiti, is her best-known work for the company.

Paloma had joined the illustrious ranks of Elsa Peretti and Angela Cummings — both revered jewelry designers who’d signed contracts with Tiffany just before her. Her Graffiti collection, which initially comprised a range of both slender and bubble-letter-like scribbles, X’s, O’s and other figures in 18-karat gold and palladium, was an extraordinary debut for her. Finding inspiration in Keith Haring’s Pop art as well as the street art that covered Manhattan subway cars of the era, Picasso introduced a graphic quality to her inaugural Tiffany line.

“In the ‘70s, people were starting to tag subways and walls, which had everyone outraged,” Picasso explained of the concepts behind her vibrant rings, earrings and necklaces. “I wanted to look at graffiti differently and try to make something positive out of it.”

Picasso would later draw on nature for her sterling silver-and-pearl Olive Leaf accessories at Tiffany and frequently created gold necklaces and bracelets that were set with a striking mix of colorful semi-precious stones.

Throughout her career, Picasso has garnered acclaim from many institutions such as the Fashion Group International and was presented with an award in 1988 by the Hispanic Designers Council. She has been recognized the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and her work is held in the collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Field Museum in Chicago.

Find vintage Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. brooches, bracelets and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Average Sold Price
$1,770
Styles
Related Creators
Iconic Designs from Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Explore timeless pieces that have earned their place in history.
Paloma Picasso Collection X Pendant
Paloma Picasso Collection X Pendant
Paloma Picasso Collection Love Kisses Brooch
Paloma Picasso Collection Love Kisses Brooch
Paloma Picasso Collection Five Band Ring
Paloma Picasso Collection Five Band Ring
Paloma Picasso Collection Bar Cuff Links
Paloma Picasso Collection Bar Cuff Links
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Marrakesh Bangle Bracelet 18Kt Vermeil On Sterling
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Marrakesh bangle bracelet designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Gorgeous tridimensional bangle bracelet, created by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany Studios, This rare bracelet...
Category

1980s American Modernist Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co Picasso 18K Gold Hammered Circles Dangle Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bellmore, NY
Enter the realm of artistic elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Picasso 18K Gold Hammered Circles Dangle Earrings—a stunning embodiment of creativity and craftsmanship. Crafted under the...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Co 18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Heart 0.55 Inch Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the exquisite Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Open Heart Stud Earrings – a symbol of elegance, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty. Designed by the renowned artist P...
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany&CO by Paloma Picasso Rhodolite and Silver Ring TDD51/52 US5 3/4
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in PARIS, FR
Tiffany&CO ring by Paloma Picasso in 925/1000 silver, Art Deco style, adorned with a beautiful rhodolite (garnet family) in shades of red rose. Finger size 51/52 or US5 3/4, internal...
Category

1990s American Art Deco Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Materials

Rhodolite, Silver

Tiffany & Co. By Paloma Picasso Suite of 5 Sugar Stack Rings 18Kt Gold With Gems
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Suite of five stack rings designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Beautiful suite of five stackable sugar rings, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany & Co...
Category

1980s American Modernist Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Materials

Quartz, Tourmaline, Peridot, Opal, Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Hammered "Circles" Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Paloma Picasso, this Tiffany & Co. "Circles" necklace is composed of 18K gold. The necklace is designed as an endless chain of circular alternating hammered and textured ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Picasso Loving Heart Dangle Earrings
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Length: 1" Sterling silver T & Co. / Paloma Picasso / 925 (on earrings) Solid 925 Sterling Silver Weight 5.5gr * Mint condition. * Comes with a Tiffany pouch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Loving Heart Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany& co ring Style: Loving heart Sterling Silver 925 Ring Size 6.75 Ring weight 4.8gr Condition New, with tag Comes with Tiffany& pouch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

Materials

Sterling Silver

Browse all Jewelry from Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Shop Now

Creators Similar to Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.

More Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Designs
Paloma Picasso Collection X Pendant
Paloma Picasso Collection X Pendant
Average Price
$1,924
Number Available
4
Paloma Picasso Collection X Pendant
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Styles
Modern
Shop All
Paloma Picasso Collection Love Kisses Brooch
Paloma Picasso Collection Love Kisses Brooch
Average Price
$3,618
Number Available
4
Paloma Picasso Collection Love Kisses Brooch
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Styles
Artisan, Modern
Shop All
Paloma Picasso Collection Five Band Ring
Paloma Picasso Collection Five Band Ring
Average Price
$10,975
Number Available
2
Paloma Picasso Collection Five Band Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Styles
Contemporary
Shop All
Paloma Picasso Collection Bar Cuff Links
Paloma Picasso Collection Bar Cuff Links
Average Price
$9,822
Number Available
1
Paloma Picasso Collection Bar Cuff Links
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Styles
Artist
Shop All

Paloma Picasso For Tiffany & Co. jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 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 Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 38, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 191 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 Michael Kneebone, Asch Grossbardt, and Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.. Prices for Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $175 and tops out at $50,000, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $3,000.

Recently Viewed

View All