Forget boxes of chocolates or pairs of socks… if you need to get a truly special gift for a truly special person, look no further than Tiffany’s exquisite Elsa Peretti Collection
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Former model Peretti began creating her own jewellery pieces for international fashion labels back in 1969, including legendary collaborations with designer Halston, before joining Tiffany & Co. in 1974–where her eponymous Elsa Peretti Collection heralded a new era of contemporary jewellery design for the iconic American brand.
Since then, Peretti’s award-winning designs have received acclaim from around the world; she was named Accessory Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, has pieces showcased in the British Museum’s permanent collection, and Tiffany even established a jewellery professorship in her honour at the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Peretti’s designs are famed for their fluid shapes, clean lines, undulating forms and innovative vision, and she is particularly renowned for elevating sterling silver to new heights in jewellery.
Her distinctive approach sees her inspired by natural, organic objects like starfish, teardrops and beans–whilst subtly abstracting them in fresh, exciting and stylish new ways. “All my work comes out of my life,” she says, “I see lines and shapes where no one else does.”
All this is impeccably illustrated by her latest Diamond Hoop Collection, which perfectly balances graphic minimalism with the finest precious materials. A pioneer of delicate wire jewellery, these serenely linear pieces are simple but stunning, with flowing fluid curves brilliantly punctuated by dazzling diamonds.
Previously only available in 18-karat gold or platinum, the Diamond Hoop range of bangles, rings, earrings and necklaces are now also offered in platinum and 18-karat rose gold–meaning there is a hue to suit every taste or outfit.
Understated enough for the everyday but extraordinary enough to be eye-catching in the evening, these pieces look incredible either worn alone as a singular style statement or layered and stacked for show-stopping effect, and boast a classic timeless appeal that guarantees they will be gifts the wearer will treasure for many years to come.