Kendrick Lamar

The Passion according to Tiffany

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Tiffany has always defined her jewels as small works of art. And this is often true of pieces created by famous designers, such as Elsa Peretti or Jean Schlumberger. But for some time now, the American brand that has passed under the wing of the French group LVMH has not limited creativity to the world of design or high jewelery. Tiffany has now linked its brand to the world of contemporary art, with a new communication strategy that sets out in unknown territories. The brand’s new partnership, for example, is with Kendrick Lamar who, together with his longtime creative collaborator and co-founder of pgLang Dave Free, commissioned Tiffany to create a bespoke crown in titanium and diamond pavé.

Crown of Thorns, Corona di spine in titanio e diamanti
Crown of Thorns, Corona di spine in titanio e diamanti

The idea comes after, within a couple of years, Tiffany announced a Basquiat-inspired Advent calendar, a collaboration with Daniel Arsham, the New York artist partnership with Curtis Kulig, the exhibition of a maxi sculpture by Daniele Papuli, not counting the Mughal-style glasses, identical to those auctioned at Sotheby’s in October 2021, worn by singer Pharrell Williams (maybe it was a performance?).
Kendrick Lamar indossala corona di spine Tiffany a Glastonbury
Kendrick Lamar indossa la corona di spine Tiffany a Glastonbury

The collaboration with Kendrick Lamar is defined by Tiffany as rich in meaning and symbolism. Indeed, since the crown of thorns is associated with the gospel account describing the last acts of Jesus’ life, it is a highly symbolic object. The crown was crafted by Tiffany’s artisans in New York over ten months. Lamar wore the crown during his headlining performance in Glastonbury on June 26, 2022.
Gli artigiani  italiani hanno fissato ognuno degli 8.000 diamanti, per oltre 137 carati
Gli artigiani italiani hanno fissato ognuno degli 8.000 diamanti, per oltre 137 carati

Kendrick Lamar represents the art, risky creativity and relentless innovation that he has also called Tiffany & Co. for nearly two centuries. We are proud and incredibly excited to work with a visionary like Kendrick to realize his vision for the crown.
Alexandre Arnault, executive vice president, product and communications, Tiffany & Co

Alexandre Arnault
Alexandre Arnault

Alexandre Arnault
Alexandre Arnault

The crown is crafted with a micro-paved setting with diamonds of various sizes, each set tightly together to maximize brilliance, giving a naturalistic quality to the piece. Each diamond was set by hand and the prongs were also handcrafted. Typically, the prongs are cast in place. Instead, with this piece the artisans (Italians, presumably in Valenza) fixed each of the 8,000 diamonds, over 137 carats, in place, then cut the metal and folded it over to create the prongs, a process typically reserved for the high jewelry.
La corona è realizzata con un'incastonatura in micropavé con diamanti di varie dimensioni
La corona è realizzata con un’incastonatura in micropavé con diamanti di varie dimensioni

Lamar and Free first approached the Tiffany & Co. design team in 2021 with their idea for a Crown of Thorns-inspired headdress. Probably one of the most widely recognized symbols of religious iconography, which Tiffany describes as a “metaphor for artistry, humility and perseverance”. In addition to the religious reference, the artists were also inspired by the iconic Thorns brooch by Jean Schlumberger, which the legendary designer created in 1947, before joining Tiffany & Co in 1956. In this case, however, every reference religious is absent. Schlumberger’s Thorns brooch is more reminiscent of a bird’s nest rather than a crown of thorns: it has thorny protrusions handcrafted in 18k yellow gold surrounding a 47-carat sapphire, it is currently on display at the Maison’s Vision & Virtuosity exhibition in London, until 19 August.
La spilla Thorns di Jean Schlumberger
La spilla Thorns di Jean Schlumberger

Annibale Carracci (156-1609), Cristo con la corona di spine e angeli
Annibale Carracci (156-1609), Cristo con la corona di spine e angeli







Martine Ali, Brooklyn Hip-Hop

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Martine Ali, from hip-hop style jewels to fashion shows from Brooklyn ♦ ︎
New York is trendy, New York is the center of the world, New York does not turn off the lights. Whether it’s true or not, for sure in the city of the Empire State Building are born and die hopes, careers and ideas. And so, if you want to live closely the hip-hop is there you have to go. The New York Times, for example, has identified a new trend designer who is in Brooklyn and is called Martine Ali. The designer has launched a unisex jewelery line that evokes hip-hop, with chains, dog tags and safety pins.

Silver Zac Lock choker
Silver Zac Lock choker

A kind of jewelery that can shook those who love traditional earrings and rings, and it is quite Martine Ali’s goal. His big silver chains, with a carabiner closure, are liked by rapper Kendrick Lamar, while Rihanna after put away her Chopard jewels, wore Martine Ali’s bracelets and necklaces in several videos. Her jewels were also noted by fashion designer Jane Chung and by Matthew Adams Dolan, Australian-American designer. In this case the collection approaches more to a traditional jewelery with gold and pearls and looks more feminine than usual. These are the proposals for the spring summer 2022 collection.

Collana in ottone placcato argento
Collana in ottone placcato argento
Anello in argento inciso a mano
Anello in argento inciso a mano
Catena cubana in argento
Catena cubana in argento
Choker con catena a sfere in argento
Choker con catena a sfere in argento
Bracciale con catena cubana
Bracciale con catena cubana

Anello in argento
Anello in argento

Martine Ali, immagine da Instagram
Martine Ali, immagine da Instagram







Lynn Ban, jewelry for the stars




The jewels of Lynn Ban, a designer who likes to stars like Rihanna, Madonna, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar and … ♦ ︎

She is Chinese, but was born in Singapore and has lived in New York since she was four. In a short time, Lynn Ban became a jewelry designer worn by stars like Rihanna, Madonna, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez, Miguel, SZA, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Lorde, Lana Del Ray, Frances Bean Cobain, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Fergie, Alicia Keys and CL. But also from Justin Bieber. Lynn is also a passionate fashion collector of the eighties and nineties: she bought a significant amount of Gucci dresses from Tom Ford, John Galliano’s Dior and a bunch of Versace.

Anello Vortex in argento rodiato e diamanti
Anello Vortex in argento rodiato e diamanti

A passion that is reflected in his design choices, where he mixes strong geometries, immediately recognizable, rock and glamor at the same time. Not surprisingly, Lynn was also the curator of a vintage couture line for the American retailer Barney’s. Lynn Ban’s jewels are designed to reach a wide audience: the cheapest, in silver, start at $ 300, but the most exclusive pieces come to several thousand dollars.

Anello in argento rodiato e pietre multicolori
Anello in argento rodiato e pietre multicolori
Anello in argento rodiato, ametista, gemme multicolori
Anello in argento rodiato, ametista, gemme multicolori
Orecchini in argento rodiato, ametista e zaffiri
Orecchini in argento rodiato, ametista e zaffiri
Orecchini in argento rodiato, ametista, tsavorite e zaffiri
Orecchini in argento rodiato, ametista, tsavorite e zaffiri
Anello in argento rodiato e diamanti
Anello in argento rodiato e diamanti

Orecchini in argento rodiato e diamanti
Orecchini in argento rodiato e diamanti







The jewels of the Grammy Awards

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The jewels of the Grammy Awards: Harry Winston and Tiffany shine with Lady Gaga and … ♦ ︎

Like all the red carpets, the awards and the grand galas, even the Grammy Awards were an opportunity to see big and small stars. A fortiori, given that the Grammys are considered a prize among the most important in the United States, awarded for results in the music industry. In practice, it is considered as the equivalent of the Oscar prizes in the world of cinema. For example, at the 2019 edition that took place in Los Angeles won the country singer Kacey Musgraves, the hip-hop of Kendrick Lamar, followed closely by the Canadian Drake, Kacey Musgraves, Childish Gambino …

But the Awards were also an opportunity to admire clothes and jewels. Here are some.

Lady Gaga con la collana di Tiffany
Lady Gaga con la collana di Tiffany

Camilla Cabello, vying for the Pop Vocal Album & Pop Solo Performance category, wore Harry Winston earrings with morganite, spinel and cluster diamonds for 30.59 carats, on gold and platinum. Also the presenter Nina Dobrev was covered by jewels of the American Maison: 10.26 carat Winston Cluster Diamond earrings on platinum, diamond brooch, diamond micropavé ring on platinum. And to parade on the red carpet a diamond ring of 8.13 carats always on platinum, a ring with princess cut diamond, and two rings with brilliant cut diamonds. Alicia Keys, on the other hand, opted for a necklace of mother-of-pearl signed Bulgari. And Katy Perry showed up with Djula’s mismatched earrings.
Earrings of the Tiffany City HardWear collection, instead, for Janelle Monae, American singer-songwriter, actress and model. But the wow effect was reserved for Lady Gaga, with a Tiffany necklace with diamonds over 100 carats. Much brighter than an award … Giulia Netrese




La collana di Tiffany indossata da Lady Gaga
La collana di Tiffany indossata da Lady Gaga
Orecchini di Tiffany indossati da Lady Gaga
Orecchini di Tiffany indossati da Lady Gaga
Camila Cabello con orecchini Harry Winston
Camila Cabello con orecchini Harry Winston
Nina Dobrev con orecchini Harry Winston
Nina Dobrev con orecchini Harry Winston
Alicia Keys con collana in madreperla di Bulgari
Alicia Keys con collana in madreperla di Bulgari
Katy Perry con orecchini Djula
Katy Perry con orecchini Djula
Janelle Monae con orecchini Tiffany City HardWear
Janelle Monae con orecchini Tiffany City HardWear