When thinking about the colorful gemstones and flashy forms that so frequently characterized 1980s jewelry, it is impossible not to conjure images of the expressive confections that Paloma Picasso created for legendary American luxury house Tiffany & Co. For iconic work such as the Loving Heart ring and the Love & Kisses brooch, Picasso mined what she admired about urban street art in New York City’s grungy subways and brought it to fine jewelry-making on a global stage.
The daughter of artists Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot, Paloma was destined for creative success. She was determined to succeed on her own, however, and didn’t rely on her parents' renown. Picasso graduated from the Université de Paris in Nanterre, where she studied jewelry design and costuming. She spent a short period in the late 1960s as a fashion designer and a jewelry stylist for a Parisian theater company, an experience that essentially ignited Picasso’s career. Critics took notice, and her friend and French fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent commissioned her to make costume jewelry for his runway collections.
Picasso designed a collection of necklaces and bracelets for the Greek jewelry firm Zolotas in the early 1970s, and her success with Saint-Laurent led to an important connection between Picasso and Tiffany & Co. design director John Loring. Picasso jumped at Loring’s request to present a table setting at a 1979 Tiffany & Co. exhibition, and within a single year, Loring commissioned her to design jewelry for the brand. Her first proper collection, Paloma's Graffiti, is her best-known work for the company.
Paloma had joined the illustrious ranks of Elsa Peretti and Angela Cummings — both revered jewelry designers who’d signed contracts with Tiffany just before her. Her Graffiti collection, which initially comprised a range of both slender and bubble-letter-like scribbles, X’s, O’s and other figures in 18-karat gold and palladium, was an extraordinary debut for her. Finding inspiration in Keith Haring’s Pop art as well as the street art that covered Manhattan subway cars of the era, Picasso introduced a graphic quality to her inaugural Tiffany line.
“In the ‘70s, people were starting to tag subways and walls, which had everyone outraged,” Picasso explained of the concepts behind her vibrant rings, earrings and necklaces. “I wanted to look at graffiti differently and try to make something positive out of it.”
Picasso would later draw on nature for her sterling silver-and-pearl Olive Leaf accessories at Tiffany and frequently created gold necklaces and bracelets that were set with a striking mix of colorful semi-precious stones.
Throughout her career, Picasso has garnered acclaim from many institutions such as the Fashion Group International and was presented with an award in 1988 by the Hispanic Designers Council. She has been recognized the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and her work is held in the collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History and the Field Museum in Chicago.
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TIFFANY & Co Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K white gold Chain: 16" long Pendant: 15.5mm long x 12mm wide Diamond: round brilliant d...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Venezia Luce 18K Yellow Gold Necklace #25399
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Venezia Luce 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace- Elegant and sculptural, this Tiffany & Co. Venezia Luce pendant nec...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Zodiac Virgo Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Zodiac Virgo Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 5.10 grams Chain: 16" long Pendant: 19mm wide x 15mm long Hallmark: "TIFFA...
18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K yellow gold Chain: 16" long Pendant: 15.5mm long x 12mm wide Diamond: round brilliant di...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso X Diamond Necklace in 18K Gold and Platinum
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A Tiffany & Co. necklace from the Paloma Picasso collection, featuring the signature “X” motif in a refined two-tone composition. The pendant is crafted in platinum and set with ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Loving Heart Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" Pendant: 14mm long x 10mm wide Weight: 3....
18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Mini
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Mini Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 16" Pendant: 10.1mm long x 8.5mm wide Hallmark: "T&CO. 750 ©Paloma...
18k Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany Fire Opal and 18k Gold Necklace Circa 1981
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Weston, MA
A striking early design by Paloma Picasso centered on a superb approximately 40 carat oval faceted vivid orange fire opal, bezel-set within a substantial rounded mount of 18k gold. T...
Fire Opal, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace LARGE
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Crescent Moon Pendant Necklace LARGE Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 18" Pendant: 22.5mm(0.89") long x 19mm(0.75") wide, LARGE size Weight: 8.7...
18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K white gold Chain: 16" long Pendant: 13mm long x 8.2mm wide Diamond: 20 round brilliant...
Diamond, White Gold
Tiffany Paloma Picasso Olive Leaf Heart Pendant Necklace w/ Pouch 18k Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal: 18k Rose Gold Weight: 3.8 Grams Stamps: T&CO Au 750 Paloma Picasso Chain Style: Cable Chain Closure: Spring Ring Clasp Length: 17 3/4" Chain Width: 0.7 mm Pendant dimens...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
TIFFANY & Co Paloma Picasso 18K Rose Gold Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Rose Gold Paloma Picasso Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K rose gold Chain: 16" long Pendant: 13mm long x 8.2mm wide Diamond: 20 round brilliant d...
Diamond, Rose Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Villa Palm Leaf Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Villa Palm Leaf Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K Gold Chain: 18" Pendant: 26mm long x 16mm wide Weight: 4.30 grams Hallmark: "©Paloma Picasso TIFFAN...
18k Gold
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Vintage Graffiti Moon Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a cable link chain suspending a stylized crescent moon pendant Pierced with ribbon-like quality and displaying a face-like profile With high polish finish Completed by sp...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Loving Heart Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold Pink Sapphire Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: 18K White Gold Weight: 3.50 grams Chain: 16" Pendant: 14.5mm long x 11mm wide Pink Sa...
Pink Sapphire, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso XO Diamond Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A playful yet refined design by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., this “XO” necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold and accented with round brilliant diamonds. The motif, inspired...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso Platinum Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso Platinum Diamond Loving Heart Pendant Necklace Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 12mm long x 9mm wide Diamond: Round brilliant diamonds, carat tot...
Diamond, Platinum
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Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisitely crafted, this authentic Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso pendant necklace showcases the iconic designer's artistic vision in radiant 18K yellow gold. This sophisticated p...
Chalcedony, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Groove Pendant Necklace in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand: Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Material: 18K yellow Gold Chain Length: 20'' Long Chain Thickness: 1.7mm Pendant Dimension: 12.6 X 6.9 mm Necklace Weight: 15.5 gm Stamped: T &...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Venezia Spiral Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., this 18k gold spiral pendant necklace is a highly sought-after retired shape. A spiral of 18k gold with a rosy patina creates this m...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Rose Gold Arrow Pendant Necklace #23198
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Rose Gold Arrow Pendant Necklace- This chic pendant necklace by Paloma Picasso is crafted in beautifully detailed 18K rose gold. The sleek arrow des...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold Diamond Loving Hearts Necklace #24572
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K White Gold and Diamond Loving Hearts Pendant Necklace- The Loving Hearts pendant is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and accented with nine r...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Open Heart Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we an 18ct yellow gold pendant necklace from the luxury jewellery designer Tiffany & Co. The pendant is formed of an open heart in Paloma Picasso's classic style and is perf...
18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Paloma Picasso 18k Gold Kiss X Diamond Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
*TIFFANY & CO. Paloma Picasso X Diamond Pendant -Material 18K Yellow Gold -Condition: Mint -Diamonds: 0.15ct -Clarity: VS, Color E-F *Chain Length: 18'' long *Pendant Dimensio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Large Amethyst Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Large Amethyst Pendant Necklace by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. With 1 large amethyst 20mm x 20mm Details: Chain Length: L...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Vintage Celestial Star Large Sterling Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company Sterling Silver "Celestial Star" collection Large pendant Necklace, measuring 3 inches in diameter and is suspended from a 34 inch chain.
Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Loving Heart Pendant Necklace LARGE
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Loving Heart Pendant Necklace LARGE Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Chain: 18" Pendant: 33mm(1.3") long x 23mm...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co PalomaPicasso Loving Heart Flower Pendant Necklace, 18k Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Chain Length: 16 in. Chain Width: 1.1 mm Pendant Length: 21.4 mm Weight: 3.2 dwts. / 4.9 grams Stamps: "T&Co AU750 Paloma Picasso" *Loving Heart Flower Pendant SKU: N1221 A...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Open Heart Pendant in 18K Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in University Place, WA
A classic open heart pendant designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., crafted in 18K yellow gold. The design features softly flowing, asymmetrical curves that reflect Picass...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Diamond Heart Pendant and Chain
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. diamond heart pendant and chain in 18 karat yellow gold. This 18 karat yellow gold open heart pendant is one of Paloma Picasso's iconic de...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paloma Picasso Taurus Pendant for Tiffany & Co.
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
An astrological symbol rendered with the confidence of a signature. Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. during the 1980s, this sculptural Taurus pendant transforms the zodia...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Marrakesh Pendant #22562
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Marrakesh Pendant Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., this stunning pendant showcases the bold, architectural geometry of the ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Heart Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Heart Pendant Necklace by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. With 8 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .15ct Details: Length...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Graffiti X Pendant Necklace 18K Yellow Go
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso Graffiti X Pendant Necklace in 18K Yellow Gold. The pendant is accented by five brilliant round diamonds set in platinum, on a 16 inch chain. Marked 1...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Loving Heart Set
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso silver loving heart necklace and earrings. Stamped Tiffany & Co, Paloma Picasso 925. The chain on the necklace is 17 inches long. The pendant meas...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Silver Rare Paloma Picasso 3d Groove Pendant
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand Paloma Picasso Tiffany & co Material Sterling Silver Metal Purity925 Pendant 25mm x 8mm Weight 8.1gr Comes with Tiffany &co pouch
Silver, Sterling Silver