Paloma Picasso (France, Spain) jewellery, late 20th, early 21st century

Paloma Picasso (born Anne Paloma Ruiz-Picasso y Gilot on 19 April 1949) is a French and Spanish fashion designer and businesswoman, best known for her jewellery designs for Tiffany & Co, and her signature perfumes. She is the daughter of artist Pablo Picasso and painter Françoise Gilot. Her name, Paloma (Dove), is associated with the symbol her father designed for the World Congress of Partisans for Peace, held in Paris the same year Paloma was born, and it can be found in many of her father's works.

Paloma Picasso's jewellery career began in 1968, when she was a costume designer in Paris. Some rhinestone necklaces she had created from stones purchased at flea markets drew attention from critics. Encouraged by this early success, the designer pursued formal schooling in jewellery design. A year later, Ms. Picasso presented her first efforts to her friend, famed couturier Yves Saint more... Laurent, who immediately commissioned her to design accessories to accompany one of his collections. By 1971, she was working for the Greek jewellery company Zolotas. In 1980 Picasso began designing jewellery for Tiffany & Co. of New York.

Picasso's jewellery designs are known for their bold colours, playful shapes, and use of unusual materials. She has said that she is inspired by "the world around me, the people I meet, the things I see." Her jewellery has been worn by celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, and Jackie Kennedy Onassis.

In addition to her jewellery designs, Picasso has also designed fragrances, home goods, and clothing. She has also published several books, including a memoir, "Life With Picasso" (1996).

Picasso is a member of the Picasso family, one of the most famous and influential families in the world. Her father, Pablo Picasso, was one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Her mother, Françoise Gilot, is a painter and writer. Picasso's half-brother, Claude Picasso, is a businessman and art collector.

Picasso is a successful and well-respected designer. Her work has been praised by critics and collectors alike. She is a role model for young women and an inspiration to artists everywhere. less...