Vintage Gold Necklace by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co, 1989

The idea behind this necklace is as simple as it is magnificent. It is a series of 16 large spheres made from high-carat gold. The surface of the spheres is slightly matt due to their hammered structure, which was created by hand. Small eyelets connect the spheres; one of the spheres conceals, almost invisibly, the clasp of the piece of jewellery. Each ball has its own character, evoked by the traces of processing, which lend the necklace an almost sculptural vitality and reveal the craftsmanship that created it. As simple as the idea is, as difficult and ingenious is the design, so it is not surprising that one of the most important designers of the 20th century is behind it. Paloma Picasso designed it for Tiffany & Co. in 1989. Due to the large amount of gold - more than 145 grams of yellow gold are used - and the intricate handwork, many pieces were never made. With a length of 48.5 centimetres, the necklace fits snugly around the neck and elegantly follows the line of the décolleté. When you put it on, the golden spheres lightly clink against each other, creating a ringing sound. The clear, minimalist design language is the unmistakable style of Paloma Picasso in those years, who knew how to design jewellery as an expression of self-confidence and individuality. The piece is marked and dated. It was created in 1989 for Tiffany & Co. in Milan. The piece of jewellery came to us from a collection in Stuttgart.

Estimation:€29,890

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