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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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 ro...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, 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 ...
Quartz, 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
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 cab...
Quartz, Sterling Silver
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...
Chalcedony, Quartz, Sterling Silver
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
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. 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
Tiffany & Co. Heart Paloma Picasso Ladies Ring 925 Sterling Silver Size 4.25
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Heart Ring. Crafted in 925 Sterling Silver. This ring comes with a tiny heart motif in the center. Ring size: 4.25. Ring width: 1.7mm. Total weight: ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver Rock Crystal Sugar Stacks Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. Sugar Stacks ring from Paloma Picasso pairs sterling silver with rock crystal in a distinctive layered design. The clear rock crystal brings a crisp, dimensional q...
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
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
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Sterling Silver and 18K Rose Gold Loving Heart Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Tiffany & Co. Material: sterling silver and 18K rose gold Size: 4.5 Dimensions: the ring measures 7.3mm wide Weight: 3.6 grams
18k Gold, Rose Gold, 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. 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
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
26429 Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso 18k White Gold Pave Diamond Sugar Stacks Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany platinum ring weighs 9.9g Pave set round diamond, total carat weight 0.49ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Ring is 12mm x 12mm wide at the top Shank measures 2.4mm wide at the b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold “XXOO” Paloma Picasso Tiffany and Co Ring
By Paloma Picasso
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1990s Item Details: Ring Size: 6 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.2 grams Maker: Tiffany & Co. Band Width: 7mm Condition: Excellent Vintage
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$64,995
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite Tiffany & Co. Engagement ring, showcasing a vibrant 3.07 carat round brilliant cut diamond, graded I color and VS1 clarity with Excellent cut, polish and symmetry. Elega...
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Rubellite Tourmaline Sugar Stack Loaf 18k Gold Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Rubellite Tourmaline Sugar Stack 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautiful and rare sugarloaf pink purple rubellite tourmaline ring from the Tiffany & Co...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 0.30tcw Diamond 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Band
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Towson, MD
This Tiffany & Co. Etoile diamond band pairs 18K yellow gold with platinum in one of Tiffany's most enduring contemporary designs. Ten round brilliant cut diamonds, each measuring 2m...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Amethyst Sugar Stack Loaf 18k Yellow Gold Ring 49
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Light Purple Amethyst Sugar Stack 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautiful and rare sugarloaf purple amethyst ring from the Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso 18K Yellow Gold Ridged Wedding Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Westport, CT
An elegant 18K designer wedding band by Tiffany & Co., featuring the distinctive ridged aesthetic designed by Paloma Picasso. This ring is a size 8.50 US and is sizable. Light sc...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso Blue Topaz Sugarstack Loaf 18k Yellow Gold Ring 49
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Blue Topaz Sugar Stack 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautiful and rare sugarloaf blue topaz ring from the Tiffany & Co Paloma Picasso collection. Fi...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Sugar Stacks Pink Sapphire & Rose Gold Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A gloriously pink jewel from one of Tiffany's most celebrated collaborations. This Sugar Stacks ring by Paloma Picasso features a domed cushion-shaped top blanketed in vivid pavé pin...
Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver & Green Onyx Sugar Stacks Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed silver & green onyx cocktail ring. Designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a prong-set green chrysoprase sugarloaf cabochon to the cen...
Onyx, Sterling Silver
Paloma Picasso Tiffany & Co. 18k Gold Citrine Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
DESIGNER: Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. CIRCA: 1983 MATERIALS: 18K Gold GEMSTONE: Citrine WEIGHT: 11 Grams RING SIZE: 7.25 - 7.5 MEASUREMENT: Top - 1/2" x 5/8" HALLMARKS: 1983, T...
Citrine, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold 9.45 Cts Peridot
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This beautiful cocktail ring was created by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1980's. The sculptural bold ring ...
Peridot, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1985 Paloma Picasso Square Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold & Amethyst
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Square cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This vintage cocktail ring was created by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1985. The sculptural bold ri...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co Tourmaline 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co amethyst and pink sapphire 18 karat yellow gold ring This unusual and striking ring is designed as a highly polished geometric pyramid rising from ...
Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold 15.87 Cts Citrine
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This statement large cocktail ring was created by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1980's. The sculptural ri...
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold 9.48 Cts Amethyst
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This cocktail ring was created by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. back in the 1980's. The sculptural bold ring was carefu...
Amethyst, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Olive Leaf Pearl Ring Estate Sz 6 18k Yellow Gold Paloma Picasso
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Pre-owned Tiffany & Co 'Olive Leaf' pearl ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 2010s). Set with a beautiful freshwater cultured pearl (9.5mm) into a sculpted olive leaf mou...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO. 1980 By Paloma Picasso Zellige Geometric Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Zellige ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This is a beautiful geometric ring from the iconic Zellige collection, created in New York city at Tiffany & Co. by Paloma ...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Tiffany & Company Paloma Piccaso Oval Amethyst 18KYG Ring
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This striking 1980s Tiffany & Company ring, designed by Paloma Picasso, features a captivating bezel-set oval amethyst that showcases the rich, deep purple hues characteristic of thi...
Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Olive Leaf Citrine Ring in Yellow Gold
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Olive Leaf citrine ring set in 18k yellow gold. From the current Olive Leaf collection, the ring is composed of a large oval cab...
Citrine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
TIFFANY & CO Paloma Picasso Geometric Ring In 18Kt Gold With 1.35 Ctw Diamonds
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This geometric cocktail ring is very sophisticate and rare. The ring was created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & CO Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold And 9.69 Ctw Tourmalines
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. This is a very sophisticate and rare geometric domed ring, created in New York city by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. ba...
Tourmaline, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold with 9.37cts Citrine
By Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Cocktail ring designed by Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. A sculptural bold piece, created by Paloma Picasso at the Tiffany Studios in New York city, back in the 1980's. This rare ...
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold