In the latest episode of Frank’s Files, Sotheby’s Frank Everett visits the Tiffany & Co. Landmark in New York City for an exclusive look at its legendary archives as the house celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of Elsa Peretti’s first jewelry collection.
From her revolutionary Bone Cuff to the timeless Diamonds by the Yard, Peretti’s designs redefined luxury, empowering women to purchase and wear fine jewelry in a way that had never been done before.
With rare archival pieces—including Liza Minnelli’s personal Bone cuff—this conversation between Frank and Tiffany’s Vice President and Creative Director, Christopher Young, offers a deep dive into Peretti’s extraordinary 50-year legacy.
00:00 - Meet up with Christopher Young
00:39 - The History of Elsa Peretti
02:08 - Elsa's First Designs
03:16 - Time at Tiffany's
06:47 - Tiffany Campaigns
08:15 - The Famous Bunny Photo
08:56 - Creating the Iconic Bangle
11:01 - Liza Minelli's Bone Cuff
14:06 - The Mesh Bra
15:25 - Elsa's Serpent Ne...
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