Paloma Picasso for Tiffany & Co. Blue/Mauve Beaded Necklace. Clasp marked 18k yellow gold. Dated 1981. 

Multi-strands. One section is comprised of a deep, almost indigo blue. Other section features a soft, muted mauve hue. 

Size: 16 1/2 in.

Paloma Picasso is a renowned French-Spanish fashion designer and businesswoman, best known for her jewelry designs for Tiffany & Co. and her signature perfumes. 1 Born in Paris in 1949, she is the youngest daughter of the iconic 20th-century artist Pablo Picasso and painter Françoise Gilot. Paloma, meaning "dove" in Spanish, inherited a strong artistic sensibility and a bold, independent spirit. She began her career as a jewelry designer in the 1970s, creating striking pieces for Yves Saint Laurent before joining Tiffany & Co. in 1980. Her designs for Tiffany's are characterized by their strong, sculptural forms, vibrant colors often inspired by her travels, and the use of bold gemstones. Iconic motifs in her Tiffany collections include the "Loving Heart" and "Olive Leaf."Beyond jewelry, Paloma Picasso has also successfully launched her own line of perfumes and cosmetics. Her signature fragrance, "Paloma Picasso," remains a classic. She is celebrated for her distinctive style, which blends sophistication with a flair for the dramatic, and her enduring contributions to the worlds of jewelry and design.