In 2009 Tiffany & Co released a new collection; this collection was a selection of Tiffany keys which adorn a necklace. The influence for this new pendant design was taken the keys that the company’s archives. Tiffany are an authority of high class jewlery and as you would expect this range of exquisite key pendants keep with their impressive collection.
The expertly designed vintage keys where originally made to unlock jewelry boxes, latch locked books such as diaries and large travel trunks. They were also used for access to country manors and private clubs. They were crafted by highly skilled silversmiths and goldsmiths. Other keys did not possess any function but were used a broaches or charms for a bracelet. It was also known that important heads of state were presented with these special keys sometimes adorning their coat of arms.
Tiffany & Co decided to revise these historic designs into expertly crafted necklace pendants. Each pendant is different and has a link to the keys from Tiffany’s past history, each item has been made in either 18 karat gold, white gold, platinum encrusted in diamonds or sterling silver.
These Tiffany key designs are truly a work of art and can signify a multitude of reasons why you should buy one for your loved one. They conjure up thoughts of keys to a heart or something that keeps secret letters of love safe; they are as much of a romantic symbol as you can possibly have. With their fantastic designs which are not too overstated they make a very striking adornment to the fine oval chain that they come on. Tiffany keys make the ideal present for Valentine’s Day, wedding present or renewal of vows. As feminine as any diamond ring a Tiffany key pendant is a unique present that any woman would be proud to wear.