Tiffany and Co Hematite Torsade Necklace Silver Toggle
£950.00
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co hematite torsade necklace
Beautifully designed with multi strands of wonderful steel grey hematite beads
It fastened with a rope twist sterling silver toggle clasp
It is a perfect length and sits so comfortably on the neck
This rare vintage Tiffany necklace looks stunning when wore
- Sterling silver toggle clasp marked T & Co 925
- Eight strands hematite beads approx. 4.4mm
- Necklace 43cm (17″) long
- It weights 171.5 grams
- Date of manufacture circa 2000
- This necklace in exceptional condition (as new)
- It comes in it’s original teal blue pouch illustrated (a little dirty)
- Authentic Tiffany
- our ref: 23296
Click to view more beautiful vintage necklaces
Hematite
Red ochre clay contains hematite. People have used this material since the Stone Age for decoration and writing. More recently, rouge, a polishing compound widely used on silver and gold, is powdered hematite. Of course, people have also mined this mineral as a source of iron. The name “hematite” comes from the Greek word for blood. Indeed, some hematites can show red colours, and this mineral also has a distinctive red streak. (See “Identifying Characteristics” below). However, hematites occur in a range of colours, from black and metallic, steel grey to blood-like red in thin slivers or crystals. Massive crystals can have a brownish red colour. Most commonly, hematites are black or grey. Gem cutters often make cameos, intaglios, carvings beads, and cabochons from hematites. Occasionally, gem enthusiasts may want these opaque, sub-metallic gems faceted, with flat bases and few facets.
Although reasonably tough with a hardness between 5 and 6.5, hematites are also brittle. As ring stones, protective settings are used to shield them from bumps and scratches. Other uses, such as in pendants or brooches, shouldn’t require any special protections.
Among Tiffany’s impressive catalogue of jewellery designers is Paloma Picasso, daughter of iconic Cubism artist, Pablo Picasso, and painter Francoise Gilot. Being born of such highly esteemed contributors to 20th century art, expectations were high for Paloma and her siblings. Instead of paintings, however, Paloma’s creativity shone in the world of jewellery design, which resulted in her being commissioned by Tiffany & Co. Read on to explore the world of Paloma Picasso and her relationship with Tiffany.
Description
Gorgeous Tiffany & Co hematite torsade necklace
Beautifully designed with multi strands of wonderful steel grey hematite beads
It fastened with a rope twist sterling silver toggle clasp
It is a perfect length and sits so comfortably on the neck
This rare vintage Tiffany necklace looks stunning when wore
- Sterling silver toggle clasp marked T & Co 925
- Eight strands hematite beads approx. 4.4mm
- Necklace 43cm (17″) long
- It weights 171.5 grams
- Date of manufacture circa 2000
- This necklace in exceptional condition (as new)
- It comes in it’s original teal blue pouch illustrated (a little dirty)
- Authentic Tiffany
- our ref: 23245
Click to view more beautiful vintage necklaces
Hematite
Red ochre clay contains hematite. People have used this material since the Stone Age for decoration and writing. More recently, rouge, a polishing compound widely used on silver and gold, is powdered hematite. Of course, people have also mined this mineral as a source of iron. The name “hematite” comes from the Greek word for blood. Indeed, some hematites can show red colours, and this mineral also has a distinctive red streak. (See “Identifying Characteristics” below). However, hematites occur in a range of colours, from black and metallic, steel grey to blood-like red in thin slivers or crystals. Massive crystals can have a brownish red colour. Most commonly, hematites are black or grey. Gem cutters often make cameos, intaglios, carvings beads, and cabochons from hematites. Occasionally, gem enthusiasts may want these opaque, sub-metallic gems faceted, with flat bases and few facets.
Although reasonably tough with a hardness between 5 and 6.5, hematites are also brittle. As ring stones, protective settings are used to shield them from bumps and scratches. Other uses, such as in pendants or brooches, shouldn’t require any special protections.
Among Tiffany’s impressive catalogue of jewellery designers is Paloma Picasso, daughter of iconic Cubism artist, Pablo Picasso, and painter Francoise Gilot. Being born of such highly esteemed contributors to 20th century art, expectations were high for Paloma and her siblings. Instead of paintings, however, Paloma’s creativity shone in the world of jewellery design, which resulted in her being commissioned by Tiffany & Co. Read on to explore the world of Paloma Picasso and her relationship with Tiffany.
Additional information
| brand | Tiffany & Co. |
|---|---|
| product-type | Designer necklace |
| gem | Hematite |
