The British Museum
Elsa Peretti has designed jewellery, accessories and tableware for Tiffany & Co. since 1974.
A selection of her designs will be on temporary display highlighting the modern and contemporary side of the Museum’s collections. Peretti has huge admiration for different cultural traditions across the world, especially Japan, where many of her designs are made.
Gallery talk An introduction to Elsa Peretti Tuesday 8 December, 13.15 This talk is sign interpreted
Silver 'bone' cuff bracelets designed to fit over the wrist bone, designed by Elsa Peretti in 1974 for Tiffany & Co., New York. Original designs copyrighted by Elsa Peretti, from the ELSA PERETTI® Collection by TIFFANY & CO®
Silver 'bone' cuff bracelets
Silver candlesticks inspired by human bones, designed by Elsa Peretti in 1978 for Tiffany & Co. Given by Tiffany & Co., New York. Original designs copyrighted by Elsa Peretti, from the ELSA PERETTI® Collection by TIFFANY & CO®
Silver candlesticks inspired by human bones
Bamboo basket evening bag, designed by Elsa Peretti in 1980 for Tiffany & Co., New York, the basket woven in Japan. Given by Tiffany & Co, New York.Original designs copyrighted by Elsa Peretti, from the ELSA PERETTI® Collection by TIFFANY & CO®
Bamboo basket evening bag
Bracelets, hair pin and bean-shaped purse in lacquered wood designed 1979-1986 by Elsa Peretti and made in Japan for Tiffany & Co. Given by Tiffany & Co., New York.Original designs copyrighted by Elsa Peretti, from the ELSA PERETTI® Collection by TIFFANY & CO®
Bracelets, hair pin and bean-shaped purse in lacquered wood
Ming ceramics from China, £120.00
Explore the cultures of the world in UK museums on the World Timelines website.
