TIFFANY CO. 1980 Elsa Peretti Medium Beans Clips-On Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Medium beans clips earrings designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

This is a pair of medium-beans clips-on earrings, created by Elsa Peretti for the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co., back in the 1980. The iconic pair of earrings have been crafted as left and right with free shapes in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. They are fitted at the reverse with comfortable hinged omega backs for fastening clips and the addition of gold posts for pierced ears can be easily done. A very special feature about this pair of earrings is that they are one of the first version, created by Peretti in 1977-80. They are more solid, heavier, bold and bulkier. 

Weight: 12.5 Grams, (8.10 Dwt). 

Measurements: 20 mm by 13 mm by 7 mm (0.79 x 0.51 x 0.28 Inches).

Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold and signed in full as follow: "©TIFFANY & CO. ELSA PERETTI .750".

Elsa Peretti

Elsa Peretti was a very important and iconic American designer that joined Tiffany & Co in the 1974. She change the role of diamonds and color gemstones in fashion for the everyday wear and elevating the status of the sterling silver jewelry. She mostly use unusual free forms, gemstones and materials, all her creations are as modern today as ever.

Literature: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. Blue Book, For Years 1979-1980 / 1980-1981. For this pair illustrated in three sizes.

Collateral: This pair of earrings is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Elsa Peretti earrings are excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P120124MTNM/.3004