Tiffany & Co. Zodiac sign "Aries" sterling choker
View Similar Items
Tiffany & Co. Zodiac sign "Aries" sterling choker
About the Item
The choker measures 16" in diameter. the pendant measures 1 1/2" in length, 3/4" in width, 3/8" in depth.
- Creator:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1970's
- Condition:Excellent.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: AU120224247559
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.
- Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware with Multi-Color Etched Scrab NecklaceLocated in New York, NYWonderfully elegant gilded gold vermeil hardware chain necklace accented with multi-color etched scrab measures 35 inches in total length. Width measures 3/8 inch. Made in Uni...Category
Vintage 1980s American Baroque Necklace Enhancers
- Huge Polished Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware Set With Natural Amber PendantLocated in New York, NYThis wonderfully elegant huge polished gold vermeil hardware detailed with intricate sculpted Filigree frames a beautiful natural Amber. The height measures 3 1/2 inches. The...Category
Vintage 1980s Mexican Artisan Necklace Enhancers
- Huge Magnificent Multi-Color Enamel and Faux Diamonds "Peacock" BroochLocated in New York, NYThis huge magnificent gilded gold vermeil hardware set with multi-colors of lapis-blue, Irish-green, and ruby-red enamel accented with multi faux diamonds rhinestones throughou...Category
Vintage 1980s American Gilded Age Brooches
- Large Whimsical Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware "Lion Among Jungle" BroochLocated in New York, NYThis large wonderfully whimsical gilded gold vermeil hardware "Lion Among Jungle" brooch is detailed with etched gilded gold hardware for the lion's mane. The black hardware body...Category
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Brooches
- Kenneth Jay Lane Medium-Size Black Rhinestone 'Snake' Pendant and Necklace SetBy Kenneth Jay LaneLocated in New York, NYKenneth Jay Lane's medium-size black 'snake' encrusted with rhinestones pendant hangs whimsically on a black rope hardware necklace. The necklace measures 34 inches in total lengt...Category
Vintage 1980s American Artisan Necklace Enhancers
$785 / setFree Shipping - Gilded Gold Vermeil Hardware with Rich Multi-Color Enamel "Robin" BroochLocated in New York, NYThis wonderfully detailed gilded gold vermeil hardware "Robin" brooch is accented with multi colors of lapis-blue, Irish-green with shades of browns enamel surrounding multi-...Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Brooches
- Mermaid Aurora Necklace with Peridot Vitreous Hot Enamel 18 karat Yellow GoldLocated in London, GBRooted in clean, classic lines, this bold yet elegant necklace reflects the individuality of the wearer. The crisp green Peridot glistens next to the turquoise vitreous hot enamel, t...Category
2010s British Art Deco Choker Necklaces
MaterialsPeridot, 18k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
- 20.75 Carat Blue Sapphire Diamond Choker NecklaceBy Meghna JewelsLocated in Hoffman Estate, ILCast in 18 karat gold and sterling silver, this stunning choker necklace is hand set in 20.75 carats blue sapphire and 5.72 carats of diamonds in blackened finish. FOLLOW MEGHNA JE...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
- Emerald 18 Karat Gold Diamond Choker NecklaceBy Meghna JewelsLocated in Hoffman Estate, ILCast in 18 karat yellow gold, this stunning choker necklace is set in alluring 2.45 carats of emeralds. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest collection & exclusive pi...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
MaterialsEmerald, Gold, 18k Gold
- 18 Karat Gold Diamond Choker NecklaceBy Meghna JewelsLocated in Hoffman Estate, ILCast in 18 karat gold, this stunning choker necklace is hand set in 5.15 carats baguette cut diamonds. Also available in yellow and white gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to v...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Baguette Diamond 14 Karat Gold Choker NecklaceBy Meghna JewelsLocated in Hoffman Estate, ILCast in 14 karat gold, this stunning choker necklace is hand set in 3.48 carats baguette cut diamonds. Also available in yellow and white gold. FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to v...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Choker Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 14k Gold
- 13.48 Carat Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Gold NecklaceBy Meghna JewelsLocated in Hoffman Estate, ILA exquisite necklace handmade in 14 karat gold and set in 13.48 carats of uncut and rose cut diamonds. Lobster clasp fastening FOLLOW MEGHNA JEWELS storefront to view the latest co...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Choker Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, 14k 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.