Elsa Peretti
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Elsa Peretti | |
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Born | 1 May 1940 Florence |
Education | Volbicela School, Rome |
Occupation | Jewelry designer |
Elsa Peretti (born May 1, 1940) is an Italian jewelry designer.
[edit] Biography
She was born in Florence, Italy, the daughter of a well-to-do Roman family. Educated at Volbicela School in Rome, with a diploma in interior design. She moved to New York in the 1960s, where she began designing jewelry for a handful of top designers, including Halston, Oscar De La Renta, Giorgio di Sant'Angelo and Tiffany.
[edit] Designs
She designed the containers for Halston's fragrance and cosmetic lines, and many of Tiffany's best-selling items including the famous 'teardrop' necklaces and 'thumb' vases in white. Both are examples of her simple organic aesthetic. She is noted for creating understated and timeless pieces that have become favourites of stars such as Keira Knightley who is often seen wearing her Elsa Peretti Round Pendant.
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NAME | Peretti, Elsa |
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SHORT DESCRIPTION | Jewelry designer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 1940-05-01 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Florence |
DATE OF DEATH | |
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