TIFFANY & CO. 1976 Elsa Peretti Rare Rattan Bangle Bracelet In .925 Sterling With Coral

Rattan bangle bracelet designed by Elsa Peretti (1940-2021) for Tiffany & Co.

This is an extremely rare bangle bracelet, designed at the Tiffany & Co. Studios by the iconic Elsa Peretti, back in the 1976. The bracelet has been crafted with parts of natural rattan bamboo and pieces made up in .925/.999 sterling silver with high polished finish. This bracelet is one of the very early works designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany and is a very important collector’s piece. We have only seen this model once in twenty years, one of them in the silver plain version and the other with parts in yellow gold. A similar example of this model is exhibited in the permanent jewelry collection of the MoMA Museum in New York.

Country: United States.

Period: Modernism, 1976

Coral: Mount in a bezel setting, with 1 oval cabochon cut (10 x 6 x 4.5 mm) of natural red coral.

Weight: 28.30 Grams, (18.15 Dwt).

Measures: Fit a wrist-arm up to 7.5 Inches (19 Cm). The thickness is 14 mm.

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the sterling 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, Years 1976-1977, Page 19, for similar models of this collection illustrated.

Note: This bracelet is extremely rare and was never mass produced, just a few. The bangle was originally retailed back in 1976 for 95.00 in silver and 450.00 in gold, please see illustrations.

Collateral: This bracelet is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

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

INVENTORY REF: B101924MRAE/.8390