TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Elsa Peretti Large Open Heart Necklace In 18Kt Gold And Diamonds

Large heart pendant with diamonds designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.

This is a beautiful large vintage heart necklace-pendant, created by Elsa Peretti for the jewelry house of Tiffany & Co., back in the 1980. The necklace has been crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and is fitted with a Peretti chain. The heart's pendant itself is mounted in a flush pave setting composed of sixty earth mined natural white colorless diamonds. 

Diamonds: Mount in flush settings, with 60 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds with a total weight of about 0.75 carats, white colorless F/G color, VS clarity.

Weight: 9.95 Grams, (6.38 Dwt). 

Length: The chain is 15 Inches, (38.10 Cm).

Measurements: The heart is 28 mm by 26 mm by 5 mm (1.10 x 1.02 x 0.20 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed as follow: "©TIFFANY & CO. 18K PERETTI".

Elsa Peretti

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

Literature: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. Blue Book, For Years 1980-1981. For this exact heart model illustrated.

Collateral: This pendant-necklace is accompanied by the designer's presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of this Tiffany & Co. necklace by Elsa Peretti is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 60 diamonds are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: P09234ANNM/.2391