Elsa Peretti's Open Heart pendant designed for Tiffany & Co is a 20th Century design icon. Here it is executed in 18KT gold with diamond accents. The diamonds measure .05 carat with a color grade I and a clarity grade VS. Marked: "Tiffany & Co, 750, Peretti, Spain" 100% authentic, guaranteed. Full disclosure: A minute old repair to the 18 KT chain, also by Tiffany & Co, as pictured Offered by Clary & Co well below it's current retail value! Once again, we are passing our fantastic finds on to our customer. About Tiffany Gold: Of course, absolutely pure gold is much too soft and malleable to hold the delicate details in fine jewelry. This is why virtually all Tiffany Gold is 18 karat gold: 75% pure gold, 25% alloy. The color of Tiffany Gold is distinctive and uniform. Look closely and you can often distinguish Tiffany Gold from other gold. The reason is that Tiffany uses more silver than copper as an alloy. Tiffany white gold is also 75% pure. To minimize even the possibility of allergic reactions, Tiffany uses little or no nickel in the alloy. About Elsa Peretti: The designs of Elsa Peretti have revolutionized the world of modern jewelry. Her sensuous and sculptural forms are admired and treasured the world over. Born in Florence, Ms. Peretti joined Tiffany in June 1974. That year, the Elsa Peretti Collection debuted to thunderous critical acclaim. Her inspiration came directly from nature: bones, beans, hearts, apples, scorpions, snakes, teardrops and shells. Ms. Peretti's designs are rendered in a variety of materials. She is famous for her works in sterling silver, which elevated the precious metal to new heights of popularity in jewelry. Peretti's innovative designs, including her Equestrian belt buckle, Padova sterling silver flatware, Diamonds by the Yard® and Pearls by the Yard® capture a disarming vision of the natural world. |
