Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Amber Bead Gold Necklace

Paloma Picasso's journey as a jewelry designer began in the 1970s when she moved to New York City. In 1979, she signed a licensing agreement with Tiffany & Co., one of the world's most prestigious jewelry brands. This collaboration catapulted her to international fame. Her innovative and distinctive designs quickly gained popularity. Picasso’s jewels became highly sought after by fashion-conscious individuals. “Art was a language spoken around me all the time when I was growing up”. Being a child of two artists, Paloma Picasso fully expressed her creativity in jewelry making. Paloma Picasso’s talent was thriving in 1980s. She was just right on time with her direction and artistic energy. After starting to work for Tiffany & Co., she immediately grasped the aesthetics of the New York’s street art. She used it as a visionary filter for her “Graffiti” collection in 1983. She also named museum visits and music concerts among her other inspiring things. Over the years, Paloma Picasso's jewelry has been worn by celebrities and influential figures, further cementing her status as a prominent designer. Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide, and she has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the field of design. Paloma Picasso jewelry is famous for her colored stone designs. Her favorite were big cabochons: blue topaz, tourmaline, amethyst. She expresses her gemstone admiration in Paloma’s Sugar Stacks collection and the most recent Paloma’s Studio collection. She found the way to showcase a semiprecious stone as an important diamond: big and bold. Her approach to jewelry making was refreshing, and stays being ahead of time nowadays.