There are Tiffany pieces — and then there are vintage Tiffany pieces. This torsade necklace belongs to the latter category: a rare find from Tiffany & Co.’s golden era, hallmarked and authenticated, combining the timeless elegance of freshwater seed pearls with the vivid, sky-blue warmth of a cabochon turquoise pendant.
The torsade construction — multiple strands of pearls twisted together — creates a lush, textured rope of luminous white that drapes beautifully at 17 inches. At its center, the cabochon turquoise pendant is framed with natural diamonds in 14k yellow gold, adding a flash of brilliance to the stone’s matte, velvety surface. And in a signature of Tiffany’s design ingenuity, the pendant converts to a brooch — two pieces of jewelry in one.
Weighing 121.9 grams in total, this necklace has the presence and substance of a serious heirloom. Pre-owned, very good condition.
Details
Designer: Tiffany & Co. (signed, hallmarked)
Construction: Torsade freshwater seed pearls
Pendant: Cabochon turquoise with natural diamond accents, converts to brooch
Metal: 14k Yellow Gold
Total Weight: 121.9 grams
Length: 17"
Condition: Pre-owned, very good
Why This Necklace
Signed and hallmarked Tiffany & Co. — fully authenticated provenance
Vintage Tiffany pieces of this design and quality surface rarely on the secondary market
The convertible pendant/brooch function is a hallmark of Tiffany’s mid-century design ingenuity
Torsade pearl construction is a sophisticated, timeless alternative to a single-strand necklace
An heirloom-quality piece destined to be worn, cherished, and passed down
True vintage Tiffany pieces of this caliber don’t wait. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
