Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Love Pretzel Knot Stud Earrings
View Similar Items
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Carnelian Love Pretzel Knot Stud Earrings
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Weight:2.36 g
- Dimensions:Width: 0.28 in (7 mm)Length: 0.4 in (10 mm)
- Style:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1990
- Condition:
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 998028171stDibs: LU159617001892
Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewels. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry. In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world. In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
- 18 Karat Yellow Textured Gold Pretzel Knot EarringsLocated in Troy, MIWhat's "knot" to love about these adorable pretzel love knot earrings, made from rich 18 karat yellow gold with lovely soft, textured finish? You will want to wear these every day! P...Category
Early 2000s North American Stud Earrings
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold
- Gold Love Knot Earring Studs, 14 Karat Yellow Gold EarringsBy Five Star JewelryLocated in Austin, TXThese "Love Knot" earrings are hand crafted, solid yellow gold studs that are lightweight and easy to wear. These make a great go-to accessory. The yellow gold goes with everything a...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Materials14k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Vintage Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Love Knot Stud EarringsLocated in Rotterdam, NLThese lovely sapphire love knot stud earrings are made in 18 karat yellow gold. The earrings are set with beautiful brilliant cut blue sapphire...Category
20th Century Contemporary Stud Earrings
MaterialsSapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Tiffany & Co. Signature 'X' Omega Back Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow GoldBy Tiffany & Co.Located in Scottsdale, AZIndulge in the iconic elegance of these Tiffany & Co. gold earrings, a dazzling expression of timeless sophistication crafted in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. The signature 'X' desi...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,800 / setFree Shipping - Tiffany & Co. Soleste Stud Diamonds Earrings in 18k Yellow GoldBy Tiffany & Co.Located in New York, NYMint condition Yellow Gold with diamonds Two round brilliant center diamonds, carat total weight .30, color D-J, clarity IF-SI1 Other round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .30...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- 18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamonds Square Cut Carnelian Stud Design EarringsBy Rossella UgoliniLocated in Rome, ITRossella Ugolini Design Collection Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold with 0.03 White Diamonds in the shape of sugarloaf and carnelian. Gorgeous carnelian stud earrings handmade in Italy. s...Category
2010s Italian Modern Stud Earrings
MaterialsCarnelian, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
The Sparkling Legacy of Tiffany & Co. Explained, One Jewel at a Time
A gorgeous new book celebrates — and memorializes — the iconic jeweler’s rich heritage.
15 Scintillating Jewelry Watches to Elevate Your Holiday Style
Watchmakers have tucked their movements into all manner of precious baubles, from lapel pins to cocktail rings. The result is dazzling, wearable art that will get you to the party on time.