When Elsa Peretti (1940–2021) arrived at Tiffany & Co. in 1974, diamond jewelry was not fashionable with the younger set, especially in the United States, which was still mired in recession. The ornate diamond confections popular in previous decades were neither suited to the office nor the disco dance floor — and they were too expensive for an ordinary person to buy, anyway. That did not deter Peretti. Diamonds by the Yard, which was among her earliest work for the brand, featured a necklace that comprised a dozen small bezel-set stones arranged at uneven intervals on a fine gold chain. Peretti reimagined diamond jewelry as something that could be worn in the workplace and even in the clubs, such as Studio 54, where the model-turned-designer was a regular.
Born in Florence, Peretti studied design in Italy, modeled in Spain and was a ski instructor in Switzerland before she moved to the United States in 1968. Some of her earliest jewelry pieces were for a friend, fashion designer Halston, for whom she also modeled. Peretti brought an appreciation of European design as well as youthful energy to the historic Tiffany & Co. The first Diamonds by the Yard design was characterized by a minimalist vision for luxury. Other pieces followed with varying lengths and carats. These variations put simple designs in the reach of the budget-conscious consumer, with a Tiffany diamond necklace in 1976 suddenly attainable for under $100. As a 1977 Newsweek article reported, “What Peretti had was a whole new idea of what jewelry should be. No longer serious, real jewelry has become accessible and affordable for every secretary and shopgirl.”
Peretti’s designs offered diamonds for everyday accessorizing, not just special occasions. As she told the New York Times in 1974, “I make things that women like to touch and to wear, not things they put in a drawer.”
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard 3 Diamond Drop Necklace Sterling
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A Tiffany & Co. pendant necklace from Elsa Peretti's iconic Diamonds by the Yard collection, crafted in sterling silver with three bezel-set round brilliant diamonds dropping vertica...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard Pendant Necklace 0.50 ct Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in beverly hills, CA
Effortlessly iconic. Designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co., this Diamond by the Yard necklace features a single, bezel-set round brilliant diamond—a minimalist masterpiece that ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti 'By the Yard' Pearl and Diamond Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A pre-owned Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti necklace from the iconic 'By the Yard' collection, crafted in 18ct yellow gold. This elegant long chain features alternating beadless salt...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti .37 Carat Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
The Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti .37ct diamond platinum pendant necklace is a dazzling ode to timeless elegance. Crafted with precision, the 18 inch platinum chain gracefully suspends ...
Diamond, Platinum
Elsa Peretti Tiffany & Co. 30 Inch Diamonds By the Yard Platinum Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DeKara Design Designer Collection Metal- 95% Platinum, 5% Iridium. 8.40 Grams. Stones- 10 Round Diamonds E-F Color, VVS2 Clarity 1.20 Carats. Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Diam...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .05ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum .05ct Diamond Cross Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Weight: 4.0 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 12mm x 9.5mm Diamond: 5 round brilliant diamonds...
Diamond, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 11mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum 11mm Open Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" long Pendant: 11mm wide Hallmark: TIFFANY&Co. ©Elsa Peretti PT950 SPAIN Con...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti .60 Carat Diamond Platinum By The Yard Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Experience the epitome of elegance with the Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti diamond by the yard necklace in platinum. A masterpiece designed for those who appreciate the finer things in ...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Bracelet 1.40 ct
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Original designs copyrighted by Elsa Peretti. -Mint condition -18k Yellow Gold -Length: 7’’ -Bracelet Weight 2.2gr -Diamonds: 1.40ct -Yards: 7 pcs, 5.5mm -Comes with Tiffany box
Diamond
Unavailable|$960
L 16 in
Vintage Tiffany Co Necklace Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard 0.10ct Solitaire 1P
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Tiffany and Co. 18k Yellow Gold and diamond necklace Elsa Peretti Single diamond "Diamonds by the Yard" Details: 16in length 0.10ct 3mm Diamond bezel set 1.8grams weight Please as...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Platinum Diamond Necklace Discover the timeless elegance of this exquisite Tiffany & Co. diamond necklace, designed by the renowned Elsa Peretti. Featuri...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany&Co Elsa Peretti 2.5 Carat Natural Diamonds by the Yard Platinum Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Authentic Tiffany & Company Platinum and Natural Diamond necklace weighing approximately 2.50 carats in total weight. The necklace is set with 11 natural colorless round brilliant d...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Open Heart 18k Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold open heart pendant necklace , designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. Pendant is adorned with approx. 0.54ctw G/VS diamonds. Necklace chain is 17" long, Pendan...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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...
Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti by the Yard Platinum 1.20ct Necklace TI04-112125
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
This Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard necklace is stunning in its simplicity. The delicate chain is adorned with bezel-set Diamonds totaling 1.20 carats, making it an ...
Diamond
$4,000
W 0.54 in L 0.65 in
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Cross Pendant Necklace with Diamonds in Platinum
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Simply stunning modernized diamond cross pendant necklace designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.. The delicate cross motif is embellished with glittering Tiffany diamonds, wh...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard Platinum Necklace
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Tiffany & Co. Diamond by the Yard necklace is crafted in platinum and features 5 diamonds in 4.5mm round bezel settings. The round brilliant G VVS...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard 0.54ct Plat Solitaire Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard necklace in platinum, featuring a 0.54 carat round brilliant diamond, E color, SI1 clarity, set in a 6.5mm bezel. 16-inch chain, weigh...
Diamond, Platinum
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W 0.32 in L 19.36 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamond by the Yard 18K Necklace .90ct 1980's
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage example of one of Elsa Peretti's most enduring designs — the Diamonds by the Yard solitaire pendant. A 0.90ct round brilliant diamond, graded F-G in color and VS2-SI1 in cl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & CoRuby 18ct Yellow Gold Colour by the Yard Bracelet
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18ct Yellow Gold Colour by the Yard Bracelet Product Details Xupes Ref: J1633 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Colour by the Yard Bracelet Type: Bracelet RRP: £1,175 ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.23ct Brilliant Cut Platinum Elsa Peretti Solitaire Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Tiffany & Co. 0.23ct Brilliant Cut Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Solitaire Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1627 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Diamond by the Yard Pen...
Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 0.08ct Brilliant Cut 18ct Yellow Gold Diamonds by the Yard
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.08ct Brilliant Cut 18ct Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Solitaire Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1616 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Diamond by the Y...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.08ct Brilliant Cut 18ct Yellow Gold Diamonds by the Yard
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.08ct Brilliant Cut 18ct Yellow Gold Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Solitaire Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1614 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Diamond by the Y...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 0.47ct Platinum Diamond by the Yard Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. 0.47ct Platinum Diamond by the Yard Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1599 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Diamond by the Yard Pendant Type: Necklace Length:42cm Materi...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18ct Yellow Gold Colour by the Yard Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Ruby 18ct Yellow Gold Colour by the Yard Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1591 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Colour by the Yard Pendant Type: Necklace RRP: £1,350 Ac...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond by the Yard Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond by the Yard Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1541 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Diamond by the Yard Pend...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Platinum Colour by the Yard Pendant
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Tiffany & Co. Sapphire Platinum Colour by the Yard Pendant Product Details Xupes Ref: J1590 Brand: Tiffany & Co. Model: Colour by the Yard Pendant Type: Necklace RRP: £1,2...
Sapphire, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Diamond Platinum Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Necklace, 30"
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
An iconic Tiffany & Co. design by Elsa Peretti®. This exquisite Diamonds by the Yard® necklace is crafted in platinum and set with 10 sparkling diamonds, weighing a total of 1.00ct....
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Diamonds by the Yard Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver and genuine diamond pendant necklace from luxury retailer Tiffany & Co., by designer Elsa Peretti from the 'Diamonds by the Yard Single Diamond Pendant Necklace col...
Diamond, Sterling Silver
