Elsa Peretti
| Elsa Peretti | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1 May 1940 Florence |
| Education | Volbicela School, Rome |
| Occupation | Jewelry designer |
| Website | |
| www.nandoperettifound.org | |
Elsa Peretti (born May 1, 1940) is an Italian jewelry designer.[1][2]
Biography
She was born in Florence, Italy, in 1940, the daughter of a well-to-do Roman family. Educated at Volbicela School in Rome, with a diploma in interior design. In early jobs she was a French teacher, a ski instructor and a model.[2] She moved to New York in 1968, where she began modeling and designing jewelry for a handful of top designers, including Halston, Giorgio di Sant' Angelo and Tiffany & Co..[3] Peretti is also a member of the International Best Dressed List since 1973.[4]
Designs
She designed the containers for Halston's fragrance and cosmetic lines,[2] 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.[2] 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.[5][6]