TIFFANY & CO. Elsa Peretti Sculptural Snake Necklace In .925 Sterling Silver

Snake necklace designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co. 

This is the iconic and very rare snake necklace created in New York City by Elsa Peretti for the jewelry house of at Tiffany & Co. back in the 1980's. Masterfully conceived as a synthesis of a snake that braze the wearer's neck in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. Made up with fully articulated flexible links elements and fitted with a concealed security look in the snake's head.

Designer: Elsa Peretti For Tiffany & Co.

Model: Serpenti.

Weight: 47.95 grams (30.75 Dwt).

Length: 20 Inches (50.8 Cm).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the .925/.999 silver and signed in full as follows, "©TIFFANY & CO. PERETTI  .925".

Elsa Peretti

She was a very famous designer that joined Tiffany & Co in 1974 and change the complete role of diamonds and color gemstones in fashion for the everyday wear and elevating the status of the sterling silver jewelry. mostly using unusual gemstones and materials. All her creations are as modern today as ever.

Literature: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. Blue Book, 1982. For this necklace model illustrated.

Collateral: This Elsa Peretti scorpion necklace for Tiffany & Co. is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Tiffany & Co. snake necklace by Elsa Peretti is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the silver. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: N090625MREN/1.422