TIFFANY & CO. 1983 Paloma Picasso Necklace In 18Kt Gold With 100 Cts Gemstones
A necklace designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
This is a very rare vintage necklace created in New York City by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. in 1983. This exceptional colorful necklace has been masterfully hand-crafted in solid 18-karat yellow gold with a high-polished finish, showcasing the designer’s distinctive approach to bold colors, sculptural forms, and contemporary elegance. The necklace features the X-links spacers and a magnificent selection of eleven natural gemstones, each carefully chosen for its vivid coloration and beautifully mounted in individual bezel settings. The composition includes vibrant aquamarines, citrines, amethysts, a green tourmaline, and a rubellite, creating a harmonious arrangement of contrasting hues against the rich warmth of the polished yellow gold.
The refined construction and artistic use of multicolored gemstones reflect the innovative spirit of Paloma Picasso’s jewelry designs for Tiffany & Co. during the 1980s, combining modern sophistication with exceptional craftsmanship. The necklace is completed with a concealed double push-lock box clasp with security mechanism, ensuring both elegance and a secure fit. A rare and collectible example of vintage Tiffany & Co. jewelry, this piece embodies Paloma Picasso’s signature aesthetic of expressive color, strong design, and timeless luxury.
Country: New York City, United States.
Period: Modernism, 1980-83.
Materials: Yellow 18kt gold, aquamarine, citrines, amethyst, green tourmaline and a red rubellite.
Gemstones: Mount in bezel settings with and arrangement of 11 graduated oval cabochons cuts of natural Brazilian color gemstones, with a total combined weight of about 100 carats.
Weight: 116.45 grams (74.65 Dwt.).
Length: 16.75 Inches, (41.28 Cm).
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt yellow gold and signed in full as follows, "TIFFANY & CO. .750 PALOMA PICASSO".
Paloma Picasso
She was the daughter of the artists Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot. Paloma has been a creative force since the day she was born. Growing up in France, she was surrounded by art and was always encouraged to create herself, which she did with great enthusiasm—firstly, with childhood drawings and, later, through her now iconic jewelry collections for tiffany. Embodying the art and culture movement of the 1980s in New York city, Paloma was a progressive choice for Tiffany & Co.
Collateral: This Tiffany & Co. multi-gemstones necklace by Paloma Picasso are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this pair of Tiffany & Co. earrings by Paloma Picasso is excellent. Beside the little normal wear there is no damage to the gold. The 11 gemstones are secured in the settings. This necklace was carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: N062226MNCCE/2.799 YE/TFJ-MNRER
