Description
Inspired by the timeless beauty of nature, this 1998 Tiffany & Co. necklace renders in gold the image of a laurel branch – a symbol of victory, grace, and enduring elegance. Each link, crafted in the form of a stylised leaf, flows seamlessly into the next, creating a continuous rhythm of sculptural forms that embraces the neck like a living garland. The warm radiance of 18-carat yellow gold lends the piece exceptional depth: the matte and polished surfaces of the leaves catch light differently, producing a play of reflections that feels alive and almost botanical in nature.
The necklace bears the hallmark “Tiffany France” and French assay marks – testament to its creation in the Parisian atelier of the legendary house. A total length of 36 centimetres and a substantial weight of 146.3 grams speak to a piece that is not merely beautiful, but physically present and commanding – one that is not simply worn, but felt. The graduating scale of the links, slightly larger at the centre and more delicate toward the clasp, accentuates the décolletage and lends the overall look a sense of ceremonial completeness.
The necklace is preserved in its full original set: the Tiffany & Co. jewellery box, outer packaging, and an insurance valuation dated 2009 issued by the house itself – all of which elevate this piece to a true collector’s item with an impeccable provenance. A classic born at the close of the twentieth century yet rooted in antiquity, this necklace is equally at home at a formal evening occasion as it is within a private collection of fine jewellery.
