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 (1940–2021) 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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Vintage Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Diamond Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver ring. By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a small bezel-set round brilliant cut diamond. Marked to the shank. Simply a wo...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 5.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Sizes: 5.5 Width: 2.7mm Weight: 4.70 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Sterling Sapphire Band Ring Size 7.5 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 sapphire. Measurements: 2.5mm wide Size: 7 1/2 Marks: Tiffany & Co, 925...
Sapphire, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum One Diamond Curved Wedding Band Ring 5.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum One Diamond Curved Wedding Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Band Width: 2mm Weight: 3.90 grams Diamond: one round brilliant diamond...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .18ct Diamond Curved Band Ring 6
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .18ct Diamond Curved Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Weight: 5.80 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat weight .18 Hallmark: TIFFANY&...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Rose Gold .02 Diamond Band Ring 4.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Rose Gold .02 Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: 18K rose gold Size: 4.5 Weight: 3.30 grams Band Width: 2.6mm Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat t...
Diamond, Rose Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .10ct Diamond Stacking Band Ring 5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .10ct Diamond Stacking Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 2.7mm Weight: 5.30 grams Diamond: 5 round brilliant diamonds, carat...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co Pearl Ring Elsa Peretti Sz 5.5 18k Yellow Gold Signed
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Vintage Tiffany & Co large pearl ring crafted in 18k yellow gold (circa 1990s). Large freeform cultured pearl measures 18mm x 14.5mm. The pearl is lustrous with rose/green overton...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 2mm Curved Wedding Band Ring 5 New
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond 2mm Curved Wedding Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Weight: 3.70 grams Band Width: 2mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat tota...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Band Width: 2.8mm Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total we...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Pave 18k Gold East-West Estate Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A sporty signed vintage Tiffany & Co signed Elsa Peretti pavè diamond cocktail ring. Be captivated by the 1980s disco era once again by this East-West oriented shiny 18k yellow gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .18ct Diamond Curved Band Ring 6
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .18ct Diamond Curved Band Ring 6 Metal: Platinum Size: 6 Weight: 7.30 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat weight .18 Hallmark: "TIFFANY...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .10ct Diamond Stacking Band Ring 5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .10ct Diamond Stacking Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Band Width: 2.7mm Weight: 5.30 grams Diamond: 5...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Band Width: 2.7mm Weight: 5.40 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7 New
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 7 Metal: Platinum Size: 7 Band Width: 2.8mm Weight: 5.70 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Sevillan Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Sausalito, CA
Tiffany & Co. Sevillan ring in Lapis 18k Yellow gold
Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .18ct Diamond Curved Band Ring 5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .18ct Diamond Curved Band Ring 5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5 Weight: 5.80 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat weight .18 Hallmark: "TIFFANY...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 3mm Curved Wedding Band Ring 7.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 3mm Curved Wedding Band Ring 7.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 7.5 Band Width: 3mm Weight: 6.20 grams Hallmark: TIFFANY&CO. PT950 ©PERETTI SPAIN Conditio...
Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 2.8mm Weight: 4.80 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band Width: 2.8mm Weight: 4.60 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat total w...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .06ct Diamond Stacking Band Ring 4.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .06ct Diamond Stacking Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band Width: 2.7mm Weight: 5.0 grams Diamond: 3 round brilliant diamonds, ca...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamond Bean Ring 4.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamond Bean Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Weight: 5.20 grams Diamond: 15 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .15 Hallmark: T...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. .72ct Diamond Engagement Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. .72 ct Diamond Engagement Ring Plat H VS1 Box & Papers Tiffany & Co. solitaire engagement ring with a 0.72 ct single round brilliant cut diamond center stone. This Tiffany ring has the serial number of the diamond engraved inside the ring. Sold As is great preowned condition as shown in photos. Comes with papers & boxes. Tiffany diamond ring size 6...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Stacked Band Rings, Platinum, Ring Size 5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: diamond round brilliant cut 3.5 mm approximately .18 total carats EF color/ VS2 clarity Ring Size 5 Rise Off Of Finger: 3.3 mm Width Together: 6.7 mm Weight: 6.4 dwts. / ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond Sevillana Platinum Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamond Sevillana Ring by Tiffany & Co. Discover the timeless allure of Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Sevillana O Ring, impec...
Diamond, Platinum
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Tiffany & Co Platinum Wave Band Ring Size 6.5 By Elsa Peretti 2.2 mm Estate
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Authentic Tiffany & Co Platinum Wave Band Ring Size 6.5 By Elsa Peretti 2.2 mm Estate TIF923 TRUSTED SELLER SINCE 2002 PLEASE SEE OUR HUNDREDS OF POSITIVE FEEDBACKS FROM OUR CL...
Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .02ct Diamond Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Sizes: 4.5 Band Width: 2.8mm Weight: 4.80 grams Diamond: One round brilliant diamond, carat to...
Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Stackable Sterling Silver & Emerald Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage sterling silver & emerald band ring. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Flush set with a round cut emerald. Marked to the interior of the band for Peretti /...
Emerald, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Open Heart Sterling Silver Ring by Elsa Peretti
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Open Hearts ring. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Designed by Elsa Peretti. From her Open Hearts series. Fully hallmarked to the interior. Simply wonderful Tiffany...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bean Ring in Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 5.5 This vintage Tiffany & Co. ring features the iconic Elsa Peretti “Bean” design, symbolizing the origins of life. The sculptural form is smooth and organic, with a rou...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 2020 Diamond Platinum Contour Open Heart Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a contour style band with central curve With round brilliant cut diamonds flush set to front Weighing 0.06 carat total - eye clean and bright Completed by high polish fin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany Elsa Peretti Teardrop Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Fluid and free, this ring from Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. has a tasteful design that is quite eye-catching. The ring is made of 18K yellow gold and boasts a twisted teardrop desi...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Peretti Diamond 18k Rose Gold hoop bypass band ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co Diamond Hoop Ring Round Diamonds: .10ctw Diamond Clarity: VS Color Grade F-G Material 18K Rose Gold Ring Size 7 Condition New Comes with Tiffany ...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This elegant platinum notch wedding band was designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., showcasing her signature minimalist style. A row of round brilliant cut diamonds adds a refin...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Pave Diamond Sevilana Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. / Elsa Peretti Material: platinum Diamond: 72 round brilliant cut = 0.80cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2 Dimensions: ring top measures 18.7mm wide Size: 7.5 Weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. .02 Carat Diamond Platinum Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Platinum band ring with a round brilliant cut diamond design by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. 1 round brilliant cut diamond, G-H VS approx. .02cts Size 5.5 and sizable. Platinum S...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .10ct Diamond 3mm Curved Band Ring 6.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .10ct Diamond 3mm Curved Band Ring 6.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 6.5 Weight: 5.40 grams Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat to...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond Band in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This simple but elegant Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti band features a single round brilliant cut diamond set in platinum. Size 6 US (52 EU). 2.7mm ...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .10ct Diamond 3mm Curved Band Ring 5.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .10ct Diamond 3mm Curved Band Ring 5.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 5.5 Weight: 5.30 grams Band Width: 3mm Diamond: 9 round brilliant diamonds, carat to...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Peretti Diamond 18k Yellow Gold 5 Row Wire Wave Band Ring Size 5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Crafted by the iconic Tiffany & Co., this Peretti Diamond band ring is a testament to timeless elegance. With its classic 5-row wire wave design, it beautifully showcases a brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany's and Co Peretti Collection Diamond Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Geneva, CH
Tiffany's and Co. Peretti Collection. 925‰ silver ring set with two round diamonds. Signed Tiffany's and Co. Peretti SPAIN. Slight scratches. Original case. Finger size: 52.5 / 6....
Diamond, Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .18ct Diamond Curved Band Ring 4.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti .18ct Diamond Curved Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Weight: 6.40 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamond, carat...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Stacking Band Ring 7.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Stacking Band Ring 7.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 7.5 Band Width: 2.7mm Hallmark: T&Co. ©PERETTI PT950 SPAIN Condition: Excellent condition, like new ...
Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. Round Brilliant Diamond Platinum Swan Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
An Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. round brilliant diamond platinum swan ring. Set with a round brilliant cut diamond of 0.25 carat approximately, estimated as H colour, VS1 clarity The...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Open Heart Curved Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Tiffany & Co. ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. By Elsa Peretti. In a curved, asymmetric variation in Peretti's Open Heart series. Simply a wonderful ring from Tiffany! Date...
18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Stacking Band Ring 8.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Stacking Band Ring 8.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 8.5 Band Width: 2.7mm Weight: 6.60 grams Hallmark: T&Co. ©PERETTI PT...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Double Leaf Ring by Elsa Peretti Size 5.5
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Celebrate the artistry of Tiffany & Co. with this authentic Elsa Peretti Double Leaf Ring, finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. The organic double leaf motif is accented with a sparkli...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 1990s's Diamond Platinum Open Heart Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced sinuous heart form bead set with diamonds Round brilliant cut and weighing approximately 0.10 carat total Eye clean and bright - set on inner curve Flanked by o...
Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 2003 Diamond Platinum Contour Wedding Band Ring
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a contour style band with central curve With round brilliant cut diamonds flush set to front Weighing 0.10 carat total - G/H color with VS2 clarity Completed by high poli...
Diamond, Platinum