In Honor of Elsa Peretti- Please Post Your Favorite Pieces

[BigAkoya]

So helpful to hear your thoughts! I'm wondering if they'd lengthen the medium's chain for me. Can you imagine liking the medium worn longer, so it would hang where the large does? I'm 5'-5" and tend to prefer wearing longer or shorter necklaces, versus in-between.

Thanks for taking me back here... I missed this one!
I do not think Tiffany will lengthen it, but you could get an extender, and add a few inches. I think that would work. If you wanted to keep it pure Tiffany, for sure I know you can purchase a 16" silver chain (so you get the Tiffany tag on the chain), then have Tiffany shorten it to whatever length you want Tiffany might even have a 7" thin braclet length (this I am not sure). I don't think Tiffany sells extenders, and if they did, probably not for silver.

I want to add... when I purchased my Chinese Takeout Pill Box and wanted to put it on a chain, I asked for the Peretti chain as I liked how dainty it was. The SA said the "Peretti" chains (whatever that means) are limited only to Peretti pieces, but there are similar Tiffany chains in different widths. I purchased a "Tiffany" chain and I cannot really see the difference. Let me repost this photo of all the chains so you can compare. You can see the chain on the Chinese Takeout Pill Box. It's really close to the Peretti one.

Or, you can just probably buy a silver extender chain from your local jeweler if you don't mind using a non-Tiffany piece. And yes, for you, I think a 32" chain would look great as with the bottle, it would drop about 34" Truth be told, even for me, my perfect long necklace length is 38". I am short, 5' 2", 108lbs, and even as short as I am, I prefer long chains. It just seems to swing better. But for this bottle, the medium at 28” is the size I get the most comments on. Weird. So I suppose sometimes too long and it gets lost. Who knows.

I do not think the 28" medium bottle will be too short on you, but I do think may be on the edge and you will need to try it on. Depending on your build and how big your boobies are, it may end up in that "no man's land" torso area, right below the boobies which to me, is not a good look... like it's falling off a cliff if that makes sense. But of course, some ladies like that, so it's preference. Your size from what I can tell will look fine.

Tiffany online has free shipping and returns. I would suggest maybe ordering both the medium and large and see how you like it. I love the large, but as I mentioned earlier, if I could only have one to wear always, it would be the medium. That size works with everything and is very striking. Like in the movie... did you see how small that bottle was and how "short" Elsa and the models wore it and how everyone loved it? Looks great. If I had to guess, I would think that length in the movie was 24".

Here is the photo with the different chains... the Peretti chains and the Tiffany chain. You can see the Tiffany chain does not have the Peretti tag on it and the loops might be a tiny tiny bit smaller.
Hope this helps.

UPDATE: You will need to extend both sides to keep it balanced, as the pendant does not move.

 

[BigAkoya]

Fun, thanks for sharing! I watched the documentary yesterday while doing chores, so missed seeing the Bean! But I did see his niece's large disc, was also admiring! Still no luck with the red bangle? The Fifth Ave store used to have personal shoppers. Not sure if they still have, but if so maybe one could help?

I'm going to route you back to a previous post...
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads...favorite-pieces.1040964/page-35#post-34535958

No red doughnut bangle yet, but as it turns out, my old SA texted me back. He told me he was sick (he is better now), but he is no longer at Tiffany. He then told me he would have his Director of Sales reach out to me to help me out. She did, and that's who I ordered the black jade cabachon ring from (not the newbie SA). I also told her I really wanted the red doughnut bangle in a size small. She got back to me after researching and told me the red doughnut is still in production. It is not showig as officially "discontinued". She says inventory on Peretti pieces is very low now and production has been slow. She told me she does think it will come back in a size small, but it may take a while. I told her no rush, and that I definitely wanted the red one in size small. I decided on size small because I remember when I first tried it on man years ago, it was a small and was fine. My silver one is a small too. If they do come back in production and the medium also happens to be available, I will order both and pick one. But I did not want to be a hog and order both sizes knowing how hard they are to get.

Of course after watching the Halston shows... I really want this red bangle!

 

[BigAkoya]

Look what I found... an original giant bean necklace from 1974!
Now I am thinking... I might want to get this giant bean keychain and do it sideways like this necklace, but use 30" chain.

For you ladies who made your necklace, will a silver chain fit through the holes? I guess I could also put it sideways on a black silk cord and it would look good as well. Also, is your bean this skinny and flat (see the side views). Your giant beans look fatter, more plump, and more three dimensional which I like better. I would love to hear your thoughts since you have this super awesome giant bean!

ELSA PERETTI c.1974 Tiffany and Co. Large Sterling Silver "Bean" Necklace RARE For Sale at 1stDibs

 

[MatAllston]

@BigAkoya my bean is a tad fatter. The Tiffany silver chain will not fit through, you need a silver chain with a tiny ring at one end. You can wear it sideways with a silk cord but make sure you get a thick one so the bean stays snugged.

 

[etoile de mer]

Thanks for taking me back here... I missed this one!
I do not think Tiffany will lengthen it, but you could get an extender, and add a few inches. I think that would work. If you wanted to keep it pure Tiffany, for sure I know you can purchase a 16" silver chain (so you get the Tiffany tag on the chain), then have Tiffany shorten it to whatever length you want Tiffany might even have a 7" thin braclet length (this I am not sure). I don't think Tiffany sells extenders, and if they did, probably not for silver.

I want to add... when I purchased my Chinese Takeout Pill Box and wanted to put it on a chain, I asked for the Peretti chain as I liked how dainty it was. The SA said the "Peretti" chains (whatever that means) are limited only to Peretti pieces, but there are similar Tiffany chains in different widths. I purchased a "Tiffany" chain and I cannot really see the difference. Let me repost this photo of all the chains so you can compare. You can see the chain on the Chinese Takeout Pill Box. It's really close to the Peretti one.

Or, you can just probably buy a silver extender chain from your local jeweler if you don't mind using a non-Tiffany piece. And yes, for you, I think a 32" chain would look great as with the bottle, it would drop about 34" Truth be told, even for me, my perfect long necklace length is 38". I am short, 5' 2", 108lbs, and even as short as I am, I prefer long chains. It just seems to swing better. But for this bottle, the medium at 28” is the size I get the most comments on. Weird. So I suppose sometimes too long and it gets lost. Who knows.

I do not think the 28" medium bottle will be too short on you, but I do think may be on the edge and you will need to try it on. Depending on your build and how big your boobies are, it may end up in that "no man's land" torso area, right below the boobies which to me, is not a good look... like it's falling off a cliff if that makes sense. But of course, some ladies like that, so it's preference. Your size from what I can tell will look fine.

Tiffany online has free shipping and returns. I would suggest maybe ordering both the medium and large and see how you like it. I love the large, but as I mentioned earlier, if I could only have one to wear always, it would be the medium. That size works with everything and is very striking. Like in the movie... did you see how small that bottle was and how "short" Elsa and the models wore it and how everyone loved it? Looks great. If I had to guess, I would think that length in the movie was 24".

Here is the photo with the different chains... the Peretti chains and the Tiffany chain. You can see the Tiffany chain does not have the Peretti tag on it and the loops might be a tiny tiny bit smaller.
Hope this helps.

UPDATE: You will need to extend both sides to keep it balanced, as the pendant does not move.

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Thanks so much! I was thinking the same, that they might not lengthen, and that an extender might be an easy solution. I looked a bit, and there are sterling silver options available on Etsy. That may be the best path, as then I could wear at either length. But, I think for me, unaltered it might land in the "no man's land"! And, as much as I love the large on others, I'm thinking it will feel too big on me.

It seems there were many more versions of the bottle pendant offered in the past? So, I'm wondering if they might start offering more choices... We're watching episode 3 of Halston tonight, maybe it's the episode that the bottles are featured. I look forward to seeing them wear as you describe.

Thanks for re-posting your pics! Will ponder a bit more.

 

[etoile de mer]

No red doughnut bangle yet, but as it turns out, my old SA texted me back. He told me he was sick (he is better now), but he is no longer at Tiffany. He then told me he would have his Director of Sales reach out to me to help me out. She did, and that's who I ordered the black jade cabachon ring from (not the newbie SA). I also told her I really wanted the red doughnut bangle in a size small. She got back to me after researching and told me the red doughnut is still in production. It is not showig as officially "discontinued". She says inventory on Peretti pieces is very low now and production has been slow. She told me she does think it will come back in a size small, but it may take a while. I told her no rush, and that I definitely wanted the red one in size small. I decided on size small because I remember when I first tried it on man years ago, it was a small and was fine. My silver one is a small too. If they do come back in production and the medium also happens to be available, I will order both and pick one. But I did not want to be a hog and order both sizes knowing how hard they are to get.

Of course after watching the Halston shows... I really want this red bangle!

So nice of your previous SA! Glad you were connected with someone who could help. Fun that one will likely come your way!

 

[etoile de mer]

Look what I found... an original giant bean necklace from 1974!
Now I am thinking... I might want to get this giant bean keychain and do it sideways like this necklace, but use 30" chain.

For you ladies who made your necklace, will a silver chain fit through the holes? I guess I could also put it sideways on a black silk cord and it would look good as well. Also, is your bean this skinny and flat (see the side views). Your giant beans look fatter, more plump, and more three dimensional which I like better. I would love to hear your thoughts since you have this super awesome giant bean!

ELSA PERETTI c.1974 Tiffany and Co. Large Sterling Silver "Bean" Necklace RARE For Sale at 1stDibs

It seems you need a Bean Key Ring! I may try wearing mine short and sideways, too. I didn't try feeding a chain through before I assembled mine with the cord, so I'm glad @MatAllston was able to answer regarding that, as well as comparing the plumpness! I think it would look nice on the black cord, but it's so very lightweight, not sure how well it would hang worn long.

That's a crazy price for a silver necklace (vintage or not)!

 

[BigAkoya]

Thanks so much! I was thinking the same, that they might not lengthen, and that an extender might be an easy solution. I looked a bit, and there are sterling silver options available on Etsy. That may be the best path, as then I could wear at either length. But, I think for me, unaltered it might land in the "no man's land"! And, as much as I love the large on others, I'm thinking it will feel too big on me.

It seems there were many more versions of the bottle pendant offered in the past? So, I'm wondering if they might start offering more choices... We're watching episode 3 of Halston tonight, maybe it's the episode that the bottles are featured. I look forward to seeing them wear as you describe.

Thanks for re-posting your pics! Will ponder a bit more.

I think it’s episode 3, maybe 4. It’s the opening scene. The bottle necklace Elsa wears is actually today called the jug. But notice how short it hangs. Another way to look at it is the shorter length is more sensual as it draws the eye up (see in the movie on the model and Elsa). The 28” might work for you.
Idea... you could order the extenders on Etsy and the two sizes of the bottle. Then try it with and without the extender to see what you like. I think you will love the medium. It’s effortless to wear. If you hate both, free return shipping!

 

[BigAkoya]

@etoile de mer
Here are two photos. The first is the jade jug with a 26” chain. See how the length is more sensual. The second photo is the large bottle with a 32” chain. See how the length is more chic, but more as a piece of jewelry. Thinking now, I think the 28” will look fabulous on you.

Hope this helps.

 

[highestangels]

I am sorry to post here but I don’t know what else to do to find someone that would be able to authenticate a necklace I have been eyeing from a seller on Poshmark. Her name is pearladorned and the necklace/belt is a 30 inch beauty if it’s an authentic Tiffany piece. Someone please help me!

 

[limom]

In one of the episode, the small cuff is worn by a male character when they are at the Montauk house.
In the Olympic studio, Halston uses a ceramic heart box to keep his cochaine.
I forgot all about the box. Didn’t It come in silver too?

 

[papertiger]

Not sure if I like this thread after all, my Peretti wish-list gets longer by the day .

Not only that, but things I never even responded to before are now looking good.

I need to stop researching EP (and Halston) - I am beginning to love everything .

 

[BigAkoya]

In one of the episode, the small cuff is worn by a male character when they are at the Montauk house.
In the Olympic studio, Halston uses a ceramic heart box to keep his cochaine.
I forgot all about the box. Didn’t It come in silver too?

The ceramic heart box, at least the version I recall, was for powder for the Halston perfume line. It had body powder and came with a puff. I remember seeing the heart stuff with Halston perfume, and only many years later when I started to buy Peretti did I realize she designed all of this and sold similar pieces as part of her collection at Tiffany.

Update... found one!

 

[BigAkoya]

In one of the episode, the small cuff is worn by a male character when they are at the Montauk house.
In the Olympic studio, Halston uses a ceramic heart box to keep his cochaine.
I forgot all about the box. Didn’t It come in silver too?

Your post made me go back to my childhood...
Thinking about it more... my mom had the ceramic heart with body powder which she then repurposed to store cotton balls. But I also remember my mom had a little silver heart compact. So that might be what you were thinking. I am not sure what happened to my mom's pieces as I stopped seeing them as I got older. But I am sure I saw a little silver heart compact which ironically, my mom stored tiny eye hooks.

My mom recycled everything... I remember she re-used small baby food jars to store her buttons and sewing needles. And she put all those little baby food jars inside a round Butter Cookie tin! I think that's how I saw the silver heart compact.

 

[BigAkoya]

Not sure if I like this thread after all, my Peretti wish-list gets longer by the day .

Not only that, but things I never even responded to before are now looking good.

I need to stop researching EP (and Halston) - I am beginning to love everything .

Me too! I am falling in love with Elsa Peretti pieces all over again. I love this thread!

I can't wait to see more pictures of everyone's pieces! I hope everyone keeps sharing!