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 Gold Rubellite Sugar Ring 5
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Gold Rubellite Sugar Ring 5 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 5 Rubellite : 7mm x 7mm Hallmark: TIFFANY&Co. 750 ©Paloma Picasso Condition: Excellent...
Rubelite, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Rose Gold Sugar Stack Ring 6.5 w/Box #25593
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Rose Gold and Pink Sapphire Stack Ring Size 6.5 w/Box Make a bold statement with this Paloma Picasso Sugar Stack ring exquisitely crafted in 18K rose go...
Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver Olive Leaf Ring Size 6.5 #25072
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver Olive Leaf Ring Size 6.5 This elegant Tiffany & Co. band features delicately sculpted leaves crafted in beautifully detailed sterling si...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Sugar Stacks Ring in 18K White Gold 0.49 CTW VS1 F Size 5
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Diamond 0.49 Carat Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Ring 18K White Gold Tiffany & Co. This designer ring from Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks collection features...
Diamond, White Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Double Loving Heart' Band Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver ring. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. Designed by Paloma Picasso. From the 'Double Loving Heart' series. Fully marked to the shank. Simply wonde...
Sterling Silver
Large Paloma Picasso Tiffany Sterling Silver & Rock Crystal Sugar Stacks Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver & rock crystal (or colorless quartz) cocktail ring. Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a large sized, prong-set rock cryst...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 2.2 TCW Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ring, 1980
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare estate Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 2.2 TCW diamond double sphere east west 18K yellow gold and platinum cocktail ring 20th Century This fabulous double sphere diamond ring...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. by Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Gold and Citrine Cocktail Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Zurich, CH
Striking 18 karat yellow gold and citrine cocktail ring by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co., 1980s. Sculpted cocktail ring entirely crafted in 750 yellow gold and bezel-set with...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Sugar Stacks Milky Quartz Sterling Silver Ring Size 6
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
• Brand: Tiffany & Co. • Collection: Sugar Stacks • Designer: Paloma Picasso • Material: sterling silver (Ag925) • Gemstone: milky quartz approximately 12mm x 12mm x 8.5mm high •...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver & Rose Quartz Sugar Stacks Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver & rose quartz cocktail ring. Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a prong-set rose quartz sugarloaf cabochon to the center. ...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. By Paloma Picasso Sugar Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Great Opal
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Sugar ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful and colorful sugar ring created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany & Co. back in the late...
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. By Paloma Picasso Sugar Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Aquamarine
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Sugar ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful and colorful sugar ring created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany & Co. back in the late...
Aquamarine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. By Paloma Picasso Sugar Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Tourmaline
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Sugar ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful and colorful sugar ring created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for the Tiffany & Co. back in the late...
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18 Karat Yellow Gold Groove Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. / Paloma Picasso Material: 18K yellow gold Dimensions: ring measures 4mm wide Size: 5.5 Weight: 4.40 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Knot Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Born from the inspired collaboration between Tiffany & Co. and the visionary Paloma Picasso, this elegant band is crafted in radiant 18k rose gold. At its heart lies a gracefully...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 18K Gold Marrakesh Band Ring, Size 5, USA
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Marrakesh band in 18K yellow gold. The band measures 9 1/2 mm in width. Circa 2000. The ring is a size 5 and may not be re-sized.
18k Gold
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Tiffany & Co. Picasso Diamond Blue Sapphire Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking Tiffany & Co. Melody Ring from the Paloma Picasso collection is crafted in luxurious 18K white gold and showcases an iconic five-row intertwined design. Alternating...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Paloma Picasso Tiffany Sterling Silver & Rose Quartz Sugar Stacks Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver & rose quartz cocktail ring. Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a large sized, prong-set rose quartz sugarloaf cabochon to...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Large Impressive Citrine Cabochon Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990s Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company 18K Yellow Gold Ring, the top measures 1 inch in Diameter and is set with a Large Impressive Cabochon Domed Citrine of Approximately ...
Citrine, 18k Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver & Milky Quartz Sugar Stacks Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver & milky quartz cocktail ring. Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a prong-set sugarloaf milky quartz (or chalcedony) caboch...
Chalcedony, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold XOXO Band Size 7
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond XOXO Band crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, featuring Paloma Picasso’s iconic XOXO motif symbolizing love and affection in a bold scul...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1980 Paloma Picasso Massive Cocktail Ring In Sterling With Coral
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful and very rare cocktail ring created by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1980's. The sculpt...
Coral, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 18K Gold Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Graffiti Kiss Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Venice, CA
This 18k gold vintage Tiffany & Co. ring was designed by Paloma Picasso as part of her iconic 1980’s Graffiti collection. The design consists of X’s and O’s, representing hugs an...
18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Pearl and Diamond 18k Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Paloma Picasso's 1980s Tiffany collaboration produced some of the most collectible signed jewelry of the 20th century, and this mabé pearl and diamond dome ring is a prime example—co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Sugar Stacks Milky Quartz Sterling Silver Ring Size 5
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
• Brand: Tiffany & Co. • Designer: Paloma Picasso • Collection: Sugar Stacks • Style: Cabochon Quartz Dome Ring • Material: sterling silver (Ag925) • Gemstone: milky quartz cabochon ...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Sodalite Sterling Silver Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
• Brand: Tiffany & Co. • Designer: Paloma Picasso • Style: Sugar Stacks Dome Ring • Material: sterling silver 925 • Gemstone: sodalite approximately 8ct • Design: sculptural dome rin...
Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. Paloma Picasso Hexagon Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold 12.37 Cts Amethyst
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Hexagonal cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This beautiful geometric cocktail ring was created by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. back in 1982. The rare sc...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Gold and Opal Marrakech ring By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. 1980
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A striking 18 ct. yellow gold and opal ring by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co, from the Marrakech collection. Featuring a bold geometric floral pattern surrounding a large opal cabo...
Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Company Paloma Picasso Fiori Sterling Hand Hammered Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1990 Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Company "Fiori" collection Sterling Silver Ring, the top of the ring measures 1/2 x 1/2 inch, both the top of the ring and the sides have a ha...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Diamond Gold Platinum Bypass Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional vintage Tiffany & Co. design by Paloma Picasso, capturing the confident glamour and artistic boldness that defined the designer’s most sought-after creations for the h...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Black Spinel 18k Rose Gold Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
• Brand: Tiffany & Co. • Designer: Paloma Picasso • Collection: Sugar Stacks • Style: Sugar Stacks Mini Cushion Dome Ring • Material: 18k rose gold • Gemstones: 0.30ct pavé-set b...
Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Black Spinel 18k Rose Gold Ring Size 4
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Paloma Picasso Collection/Style: Sugar Stacks Mini Cushion Dome Ring Material: 18k rose gold Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. Au750 Italy Paloma Picasso G...
Black Spinel, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Sodalite Sterling Silver Ring Size 7
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Collection/Style: Paloma Picasso Sugar Stacks Ring Designer: Paloma Picasso Material: Sterling silver Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Ag925 Gemstone...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Sugar Stacks Milky Quartz Sterling Silver Ring Size 6
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Paloma Picasso Collection: Sugar Stacks Style: Milky Quartz Ring Material: Sterling silver (Ag925) Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Ag925 ...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Picasso Sugar Stacks Sterling Silver Milky Quartz Ring Size 5
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Tiffany & Co. Designer: Paloma Picasso Collection/Style: Sugar Stacks Large Cabochon Quartz Dome Ring Material: Sterling silver (Ag925) Hallmarks: Tiffany & Co. Paloma Pic...
Quartz, Sterling Silver