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 /  26 February 2025  

#  The Icon: Elsa Peretti’s Tiffany Bone Cuff  


Few pieces of jewellery achieve the same cult status as Elsa Peretti’s Bone Cuff for Tiffany &amp; Co. Minimalist yet bold, it’s captivated fans and collectors for more than 50 years. Inspired by the natural beauty of the human form and its organic shapes, Peretti created something truly timeless. Here’s everything you need to know about where it came from and why people still love it today…  


ByElaine Lloyd-Jones

 

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## How It Started 



  

Peretti redefined luxury with her designs for [Tiffany &amp; Co.](https://www.tiffany.co.uk/) and the [Bone Cuff](https://www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/shop/elsa-peretti-bone-cuff/), originally launched in 1970, was an immediate success. Its sculptural shape and smooth, flowing curves helped it become an instant classic, confirming Peretti’s talent for blending sensuality with sophistication.

The story behind the Bone Cuff goes back to Peretti’s childhood in Rome. She had a fascination with bones, sparked by visits to the crypt of a 17th-century Capuchin church, where she would steal small samples. Her mother repeatedly sent her back to return the bones, but the forbidden nature of her curiosity stayed with her. This early intrigue would eventually manifest itself in the Bone Cuff’s design, an organic form that reflected Peretti’s lifelong fascination with natural shapes.

 

 To this day, the BONE CUFF– available in sterling silver or 14k gold – remains AN ICON IN THE JEWELLERY WORLD.  
 

 



 

 

Before partnering with Tiffany &amp; Co. in 1974, Peretti collaborated with American fashion designer [Halston](https://halston.com/), where her designs started catching attention. Liza Minnelli wore the pieces regularly, turning them into emblems of chic minimalism. To this day, the Bone Cuff – available in sterling silver or 14k gold – remains an icon in the jewellery world and is even featured in the permanent collections of leading museums across the globe.

 

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## How It’s Going 



  

Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Elsa Peretti at Tiffany &amp; Co. and to celebrate, the New York jeweller introduced a range of special creations, including new [Bone](https://www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/rings/elsa-peretti-bone-ring-GRP12660/) and [Split](https://www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/rings/elsa-peretti-split-ring-GRP12629/) rings inspired by the legendary cuff, as well as rare Bone cuffs hand set with [pavé diamonds](https://www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/bracelets/elsa-peretti-bone-cuff-74720528/), pavé rubies and unique hand-carved cabochon stones.

Today, the Bone Cuff is as relevant as ever, worn by contemporary style icons such as [Rosie Huntington-Whiteley](https://www.instagram.com/p/C8o9BnYsmAu/?igsh=Z2dqOTRzd3V6bzBs&img_index=1). Whether paired with a tailored suit or a silk dress, it continues to embody the eternal elegance that Peretti originally envisioned. Speaking to a refined taste that appreciates subtlety and grace, it can be worn alone as a statement piece or stacked. The fluidity of its design allows it to complement both formal and casual looks, making it a wardrobe essential for those who appreciate the quiet luxury look.

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 Whether paired with a TAILORED SUIT OR A SILK DRESS, the Bone cuff continues to embody the ETERNAL ELEGANCE that Peretti originally envisioned.  
 

 



 

 

 ![Small Bone Cuff](https://media.sheerluxe.com/wD0O7BQpu1zs0YgLnH1iHVmQ6rA=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F02%2Ftiffany-co-elsa-peretti-small-bone-cuff.jpg?itok=zCbLF8Zl)

 

 

 

[#### Small Bone Cuff](https://www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/bracelets/elsa-peretti-small-bone-cuff-GRP08884/)

 £1,625

 

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 ![Bone Ring](https://media.sheerluxe.com/OBL3WUelfccbpF8jBhAmdO1P_cw=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F02%2Ftiffany-co-elsa-peretti-bone-ring.jpg?itok=YXipXFac)

 

 

 

[#### Bone Ring](https://www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/rings/elsa-peretti-bone-ring-GRP12660/)

 £4,650

 

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 ![Split Ring](https://media.sheerluxe.com/yyysG1aAV3v0e3GFV1CVeNt4hrY=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F02%2Ftiffany-co-elsa-peretti-split-ring.jpg?itok=SF1IfQ91)

 

 

 

[#### Split Ring](https://www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/rings/elsa-peretti-split-ring-GRP12629/)

 £4,375

 

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 ![Small Bone Cuff](https://media.sheerluxe.com/-e5LRod2X1Du2P-E8Pw_1GU60Ok=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F02%2Ftiffany-co-elsa-peretti-small-bone-cuff-gold.jpg?itok=zZvvM_SF)

 

 

 

[#### Small Bone Cuff](https://www.tiffany.co.uk/jewelry/bracelets/elsa-peretti-small-bone-cuff-GRP11934/)

 £18,600

 

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