History of the Tiffany T
Tiffany T was launched in 2014 as the first collection by Francesca Amfitheatrof, Tiffany & Co.'s first female design director. It drew on an archival Tiffany bracelet and on the grid and energy of New York, reducing the letter T to a clean graphic form in 18KT yellow, rose and white gold. Each strand of the collection interprets the T differently. T Wire is a fine open bracelet with two T ends meeting at the front. T Smile curves the bar of the T into a gentle arc on a pendant or bracelet. T Square uses squared-off profiles on bracelets and rings. T True gives a ring a band of repeated T shapes. In 2020 the collection was widened with Tiffany T1, designed under Reed Krakoff, with a bold, bevelled T running around bangles and rings in narrow and wide versions. Diamond-set versions run through most strands of the collection. The gold pieces are made in 18KT gold and carry the Tiffany & Co. signature and gold mark.
Key references
| Tiffany T Wire bracelet | 18KT yellow, rose or white gold, plain or with diamonds. A fine open bangle with two T ends at the front. |
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| Tiffany T Smile pendant and bracelet | 18KT gold, plain or with diamonds. The bar of the T curved into an arc. |
| Tiffany T Square bracelet and ring | 18KT gold. Squared-off profiles in a hinged bangle or ring. |
| Tiffany T True ring | 18KT gold, narrow or wide. A band of repeated T shapes. |
| Tiffany T1 bangle and ring | 18KT gold, narrow or wide, plain or with diamonds. A bold bevelled T introduced in 2020. |
How to spot a fake
- Look for the Tiffany & Co. signature and the AU750 gold mark. Lettering should be crisp, evenly spaced and in Tiffany's own font.
- Check the T ends. On a genuine T Wire the two T terminals are cleanly formed, symmetrical and finished to the same polish as the band.
- Test the hinge or spring on bangles. It should open and close smoothly and sit closed with no gap.
- Weigh the piece. Tiffany T gold pieces are 18KT, and a light piece needs further testing.
- On diamond-set pieces the stones should be bright, matched and securely set.
- Blue box, pouch and receipt add confidence but are widely copied. The jewel itself is always checked first.
How we check a sourced piece
Before we recommend a piece we test the metal, read every hallmark and maker's mark under magnification, and check the serial number and its engraving against the model and period it should belong to. You receive a written condition report with detailed photographs and video, so you see the piece exactly as it is before you commit to anything. For Tiffany T bangles we also check the hinge and spring tension and look for any distortion of the band. Mozeris Fine Antiques is an independent dealer and is not affiliated with Tiffany & Co..