Tiffany & Co. Earrings

What began as a "stationery and fancy goods store" in lower Manhattan has evolved into an American luxury brand replete with fine jewelry designs that are recognized and sought after on a global scale.

In 1837, Charles Lewis Tiffany established Tiffany & Co., and later developed the iconic six-prong Tiffany engagement ring setting that remains a triumph today.

Long before designer collaborations were de rigueur, Tiffany & Co. further distinguished itself with special collections commissioned from the world’s most talented artists. Design Director Emeritus John Loring assembled a coterie of unabashed modernists, from Paloma Picasso and Elsa Peretti to Frank Gehry, whose pieces continue to be a favorite among collectors.

Over the last 175+ years, earrings have played a starring role in the house’s treasury of designs, from wear-everywhere pearl and diamond studs to opulent couture masterpieces by such luminaries as J. Paulding Farnham and Jean Schlumberger. Elizabeth Taylor owned a stunning pair of sapphire, diamond and pearl Fleur de Mer ear clips (a gift from her beloved Richard Burton) by the latter designer.

Quick Facts

• In 1975, a young Candice Bergen was photographed by Rico Puhlmann for "Harper’s Bazaar" wearing Elsa Peretti sterling hoops (and an Open Heart necklace)
• Inspired by the graffiti she saw on the buildings of New York City, Paloma Picasso’s first collection for Tiffany & Co. debuted in 1980. Among its enduringly classic motifs: A stylized “X”
• Modern enthusiasts include the Duchess of Cambridge, who has been photographed wearing Tiffany & Co. earrings on several occasions