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All About Platinum

Want to buy a platinum ring? Here is what you need to know about platinum, one of the most precious metals used in jewelry, particularly for rings. And so, it’s better gold or platinum? ♦

“Do you prefer gold or platinum?”. It is one of the classic questions that usually hear who goes by the jeweler to buy a ring, in particular for the engagement or marriage. Who is not an expert you end up choosing the least expensive metal: gold. But to know the characteristics of what is the most rare and noble material, platinum, could lead to making a different choice.

Bracciale stile art déco in platino, diamanti e onice
Neil Lane, art deco style bracelet in platinum, diamonds and onyx

Features. The name platinum is derived from the Spanish word platina, which is literally translated into “little silver.” It’s very rare. And so it is also much more expensive than gold. It comes together with nickel and copper minerals, mainly in South Africa, where it is concentrated 80% of world production. Platinum is one of less alterable metals: has outstanding corrosion resistance, even at high temperatures, and is therefore considered a noble metal.

La corona realizzata per la regina Elisabetta , moglie del re Giorgio VI, la Regina madre: ha la cornice in platino
The crown made for Queen Elizabeth, wife of King George VI, the Queen Mother: it has a platinum frame

Platinum and jewelry. Platinum is used in jewelry for its lasting and elegance. It is soft, pliable and easy to work, but it is also strong and durable. For this, for example, it is very appreciated in jewelry to containing precious stones: the jaws platinum are more secure than those in gold. Also, the color goes well with the purity of diamonds. It’s often used in alloys with other metals, such as iridium, osmium, palladium, rhodium and ruthenium, but in this case should be reported. If you buy a platinum jewel beware that has the symbol ‘Plat’: means that platinum is a purity of 95%.

History. Platinum was already known by the ancient Egyptians: historians have established that a priestess commissioned a craftsman platinum hieroglyphics on her sarcophagus. And today, after 2500, the designs are perfectly intact. Even King Louis XVI (end of 1700) loved the platinum jewelry. And some of the most famous diamonds in the world were placed in a platinum structure, such as the Hope diamond.

Chaumet, tiara in platino e diamanti
Chaumet, tiara in platinum and diamonds

How do you clean platinum? Although platinum is a particularly resistant metal, it is necessary to provide for cleaning from time to time. The best method is always to dip the ring or bracelet in a bowl with hot, but not boiling water, in which you have melted a few drops of neutral liquid soap. After leaving the jewel to soak for ten minutes, rinse, and then gently rub (especially if there are also stones) with a toothbrush with soft bristles. Then, dry with a microfibre cloth: cotton or wool can leave residues attached to the jewel if it is not perfectly smooth. Another method is to soak the platinum jewel in a container of water with the addition of sodium bicarbonate. After a few minutes, pour half a glass of vinegar: for the reaction, water will start producing bubbles. After 10 minutes rinse the jewel in cold water.

Anello solitario in platino e diamante con il Tiffany Setting
Platinum and diamond solitaire ring with the Tiffany Setting
Cartier, solitario in Platino e diamanti
Cartier, solitaire in platinum and diamonds
Luois Vuitton: fede in platino della collezione Empreinte, ispirata ai chiodi dei bauli con solitario incastonato. Prezzo 1890 euro
Louis Vuitton: platinum wedding ring from the Empreinte collection, inspired by trunk nails with a solitaire set
Bracciale di platino con diamanti e rubini venduto per 149mila dollari
Bracelet with diamonds and rubies
Anello in platino con diamanti del 1950 circa. Base d'asta: 1500 euro
Platinum ring with diamonds circa 1950

Tiffany Story on display in Tokyo

Tiffany Wonder is the title of the exhibition organized in Tokyo which brings together hundreds of design masterpieces from the American Maison. The exhibition is set up at the Tokyo Node gallery, inside the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, in the Japanese capital, and will continue until June 23rd. Tickets are available until June 23 on the Tiffany & Co. app, downloadable in the iOS and Google Play app stores. The exhibition is an opportunity to admire the legendary Tiffany diamonds and jewels that have marked the history of the most famous brand in the world. In the different rooms, visitors will discover exceptional objects, which tell the story of almost 200 years of Tiffany & Co.’s history, such as the first Blue Book, the first mail order catalogue, one of the first Blue Boxes.

Garden of Imagination con le spille di Jean Schlumberger
Garden of Imagination with pins by Jean Schlumberger

Tiffany Wonder aims to intrigue, inform and inspire visitors with unique creations, ranging from one of the most famous pieces of high jewelry, the Bird on a Rock brooch by Jean Schlumberger, to the innovations the Tiffany Diamond system, or the Tiffany Setting to stop a solitaire diamond.

Tiffany & Co. has been inspired by Japan for decades, and the House’s authentic relationship and long history with that region of the world has only grown. Our latest exhibition showcases some of the most exceptional creations, such as the first Bird on a Rock brooch from 1965, designed by Jean Schlumberger, one of the most talented designers of the 20th century. The exhibition, which highlights Tiffany’s exceptional craftsmanship, unparalleled authority in diamonds and inventiveness, will convey the joy of the House to every visitor.
Anthony Ledru, President & Chief Executive Officer, Tiffany & Co

Anthony e Victoria Ledru.
Anthony and Victoria Ledru. Photo: Courtesy of BFA

Tiffany & Co.’s relationship with Japan dates back to 1837, when Charles Lewis Tiffany began offering his customers selected imported Japanese goods, a rarity on the American market. Many of the House’s best designers, such as Edward C. Moore, Louis Comfort Tiffany and Elsa Peretti, have found inspiration in their work in the arts of Japan. A celebration of respect and creativity, with various points of the exhibition dedicated to Tiffany & Co.’s ties to Japan.
La spilla Dragonfly
Dragonfly brooch

Tiffany Wonder
Tiffany Wonder

Tiffany in New York with 70 works on display

The new Tiffany & Co. by LVMH immediately inaugurated a special relationship with the world of contemporary art. Now she does more and brings 70 contemporary works of art by 26 artists into her most prestigious store, The Landmark, the one on Fifth Avenue. The exhibition is entitled Culture of Creativity (4 March-20 May 2024). The pieces on display are those from the private collection of architect Peter Marino, the Peter Marino Art Foundation in Southampton, NY. The works are installed in Tiffany’s two-story exhibition space nestled within the ten-story flagship.

Una delle opere esposte alla mostra Culture of Creativity
One of the works exhibited at the Culture of Creativity exhibition

There are 26 authors of the works, to which are added Tiffany & Co. sterling silver masterpieces by Peter Marino from the 1880s. At its core, the exhibition is a tribute to the role creativity played at Tiffany & Co., made possible thanks to the Peter Marino Art Foundation and its founder’s decades of artistic patronage. Peter Marino’s personal collection of artworks has been developed for over 40 years.

We are incredibly honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with Peter Marino again in a creative partnership for The Landmark’s first major exhibition. He is the visionary architect who transformed the interiors of our beloved Fifth Avenue store by filling its ten floors with art. Peter reinvented the Landmark as a world of wonder and a cultural hub. There is no better place to display your collection than him.
Anthony Ledru, CEO of Tiffany & Co

Anthony Ledru
Anthony Ledru, Tiffany Ceo

Since its foundation in 1837, art and craftsmanship have been part of Tiffany’s DNA. In 1853, the House began displaying loaned works of art for visitors to admire while shopping. In the late 19th century, founder Charles Lewis Tiffany’s son, Louis Comfort Tiffany, became the House’s first artistic director, ushering in a new era of jewelry art and design. Today considered the leader of the Art Nouveau movement, he is one of the most appreciated American artists of his time.

In addition to Louis Comfort Tiffany, the House has a long history of creative collaborations with pioneers such as Jean Schlumberger, Paloma Picasso, Elsa Peretti, Dr. George Frederick Kunz, Gene Moore, Andy Warhol, Frank Gehry among others. The Culture of Creativity exhibition features some of their works, as well as other contemporary masterpieces, highlighting Tiffany & Co.’s continued dedication to promoting artistic expression and cultural enrichment.

Alcune delle opere esposte
Some of the works exhibited

Culture of Creativity presents a collection of spectacular artworks in a variety of mediums by Jean-Michel Basquiat, McArthur Binion, Sarah Charlesworth, Francesco Clemente, Johan Creten, Andre Dubreuil, Roe Ethridge, Urs Fischer, Hans Hartung, Molly Hatch, Gregor Hildebrandt, Damien Hirst, Jenny Holzer, Rashid Johnson, Y.Z Kami, Les Lalanne, Peter Marino, Vik Muniz, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Antoine Poncet, Richard Prince, Julian Schnabel, Sarah Sze, Louis Comfort Tiffany, Not Vital and Stanley Whitney.
The Culture of Creativity exhibition, hosted on two floors of the Landmark’s three additional glass floors. To visit the exhibition you need to book, but entry is free.
L'interno del flagship di Tiffany a New York
The interior of the Tiffany flagship in New York

Tiffany on scene with Arón Piper

Arón Julio Manuel Piper Barbero, to everyone simply Arón Piper: he is the new face of Tiffany. The 27-year-old American brand ambassador is a Spanish-German actor and singer. He is best known for playing Ander Muñoz in the Netflix teen drama Elite. Arón Piper was born on March 29, 1997 in Berlin, Germany. His father is German, while his mother is Spanish. When Piper was five years old he moved to Spain, first to Catalonia and then to Asturias. He studied acting and directing, speaks fluent German and Spanish, English and Catalan.

Arón Piper in Tiffany
Arón Piper in Tiffany

According to the jewelry brand, Piper perfectly exemplifies Tiffany’s values. In the images taken for the Maison, Piper wears Tiffany & Co jewels and glasses. The idea is that of an intersection between the worlds of music, art, culture and luxury. And, above all, to bring new generations closer to the American brand owned by the LVMH group.
Arón Piper con choker di Tiffany
Arón Piper with Tiffany choker

All about amethyst

The stone of February is the amethyst. But this gem also it like in the other 11 months of the year. Discover the qualities of the amethyst in this article ♦
Has always been considered a sort of talisman: Sumerians and Babylonians and Egyptians wore amulets made with amethyst for protection, and for the ancient Chinese was a material with which to store spices, healing balms and ointments. In nature this variety of quartz is found inside of stony masses and quarries, geodes, crystals containing groupings. One of the most famous is the one discovered in Brazil in the area of ​​Rio Grande Sol, 30 meters long and 15 meters completely covered with amethyst crystals width, so large that it must be dug in the ground. Amethyst is also the stone of February.

Anello della collezione Tiple-Trêfle. Oro bianco 18 carati, diamanti, ametista, zaffiri
Isabelle Langlois, anello della collezione Tiple-Trêfle. Oro bianco 18 carati, diamanti, ametista, zaffiri

The color range. It is truly remarkable, ranging from light pink to deep purple with many intermediate shades, as the example lavender or lilac, christened Rose de France, or the darkest shade almost bluish shades from red or pink typical of the stones from Russia , whose mines are now exhausted. Then there are amethysts Uruguay and Arizona with a deep blue-purple, the Zambian light purple. All owe their color to iron impurities. Some are two-tone, gold and purple, are called ametryne, and consist of quartz citrine and amethyst. Others, are green and are baptized prisiolite.

Orecchini con ametista e diamanti
Orecchini con ametista e diamanti by Michele della Valle

Origin. There are many mineral sources, practically in almost all over the world, but the most important producers are Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar and Zambia. A good quality stones are also found in the United States, South Korea and Austria.

Anello Sissi con agata intagliata e ametista
Anello Sissi di Sanalitro con agata intagliata e ametista

Rating. Until the 18th century it was considered a precious gem as much as a diamond, a sapphire, an emerald or a ruby. The most valuable specimens came from the Ural Mountains of Russia, but the discovery of large deposits in Brazil and other countries has largely decreased the price. Currently the main evaluation criterion is the color: the more intense and more uniform the quality. Attention to the nuances, must be neither brown nor gray.

Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, ametista e agata di Voga Gioielli
Anello in oro bianco, diamanti, ametista e agata di Voga Gioielli

Purity. It is a gem of type II, so it can have slight inclusions visible to the naked eye but if its dark color hides, it becomes more difficult in the pink variety, lavender or green. It is often found in large, it can be up to 20 carats, and is almost always natural because the heat treatment and thus the cost of such a convenient stone does not make sense.

Anello in oro rosa, rubellite e diamanti
Anello in oro rosa, rubellite e diamanti

Collana vinage in oro e argento con ametista
Collana vinage in oro e argento con ametista

Anello con ametista di 81 carati, 2014
Anello con ametista di 81 carati, 2014

Anello Aurora in oro, ametista, rodolite di Shaun Leane
Anello Aurora in oro, ametista, rodolite di Shaun Leane

All about garnet

Garnet is one of the most used stones in jewelry. But can you distinguish it? Here’s what you need to know about the garnet, stone of the month of January, which actually brings together many different types ♦

It’s easy to say garnet. Actually this stone is classified in different ways and confused with other with the same color. It’s an old habit: in the past the only criteria to describe a stone was, in a generic way, the color. So all the red gems were recognized as rubies, from the Latin meaning of rubeus: red, in fact. No wonder, then, that for 700 years the central stone of the crown of England, 170 carats, has been called “the Black Prince’s Ruby,” despite being a magnificent spinel, which is not a garnet stone but it’s looks like. Even some varieties of garnet in the past have been mistakenly categorized as rubies. The matter is further complicated, however, because not only it has many colors such as purple, brown, orange, yellow and green, but it is often sold under the trade name and not the scientific one. So, nature abounds colored gemstones and yet it was not always easy to catalog them. How to distinguish and choose them? Here you have a little guide.

Pendente in oro giallo, con granati mandarino, diamanti e smalto
Yellow gold pendant, with mandarin garnets, diamonds and enamel

Rhodolite

It is a variety of garnet. From the geological point of view, the stone is made 55% of pyrope and 37% of the almandine. The garnet differs from ruby not only for its composition, but also how it behaves under the light: from a natural ruby emerge a double rainbow with various shades of red and blue, while the rhodolite is even more brilliant and alive, and will show only a rainbow with green and yellow. Caution: rhodolite can be synthesized in the laboratory, but it is one of the few stones to never be treated artificially. Its name derives from the greek rhodo (pink) and lithos (stone) and was coined by George Frederick Kunz for its resemblance to the flower color of the rhododendron mountain.

Color: compared to the other red garnets is slightly lighter and that’s why is confused with ruby, but has some hues of purple and purpura. No coincidence that the most popular colors are red-purple and raspberry discovery in 1987, the hue of the fruit.

Sources : was discovered in North Carolina, but the major deposits are in Sri Lanka, Tanzania, where in the Kangala region was identified the Raspberry variety and in the one pale purple in Umba valley, Zimbabwe and Brazil. From the Orissa Indian region and only from there comes the grape garnet with the same colour of a good amethyst.

Anello con rodolite e zaffiri blu
Ring with rhodolite and blue sapphires

Almandine garnet

The presence of metals such as manganese and calcium gives the garnet many colors, but when the component is predominant almandine, appearance is dark red, sometimes brownish. And this is the best known variety, with the name of the Mozambique garnet, named by the East African country of origin. Cited in Greek mythology, praised in the Jewish and Muslim tradition and used by the Vikings for the funeral ornaments, is rather hard and with a high refractive index. Sometimes is called Oriental Garnet.

Sources: Mozambique, India and Brazil.

Naomi Sarna, anello con granato almandino intagliato
Naomi Sarna, carved almandine garnet ring

Spessartite

The name comes from Spessart, Bavarian village where it was discovered the mid-nineteenth century. Initially little used in jewelry because it is very rare, after the discovery of another field in Namibia, its spread has grown tremendously, because it is the variety of garnet that has the highest refractive index after diamond. Feature that makes it one of the most versatile gems.

Colour: from manganese derives its characteristic orange primary color while the presence of iron gives the red shades and turns it to orange red, golden orange, orange yellow or dark red. The Mandarin Garnet is the most valuable variety of Spessartine, discovered in Kunene, Namibia.

Vhernier, spessartite al centro del collier Orange Velvet
Vhernier, Spessartite in the center of the Orange Velvet necklace

Sources: if the Spessart mine is now exhausted, Namibia continues to be the reference point along with Nigeria, while other deposits are in Australia, Brazil, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Zambia.

Tsavorite

It is the trade name of Garnet Grossularia Green, coined in 1974 by British geologist Campbell R. Bridges and Henry B. Platt, two consultants of Tiffany, in honor of the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, the place of discovery.

Selim Mouzannar, orecchini con tsavoriti, avorio, smalto, diamanti
Selim Mouzannar, earrings with tsavorite garnets, ivory, enamel, diamonds

Colour: owes its color to the presence of vanadium and chromium in small part, the same elements that give the emerald its colors. If a larger amount of vanadium accentuates the green Tsavorite, a yellowish tinge instead indicates the presence of iron. The green runs from vivid and clear to deep and velvety and, like all garnets, has a beautiful sheen, thanks to the high refractive index. Compared to emerald but has fewer inclusions and can also be flawless to the naked eye.

Sources: more rare emerald it has two major mining sites, the Scorpion mine near the Tsavo National Park in Kenya and the Merelani hills in Arusha region in Tanziana. And a small field in the province of Tulear in Madagascar.

Demantoid Garnet

A variety of Andradite Garnet, discovered in the Urals in 1849, has an exceptional brightness and its name was borrowed from German Demant because as diamond-like sparkle. Passion jeweler Carl Faberge, who just could it inserted in its creation and contributed to his legendary reputation, was coveted by many even by the head of Tiffany gemologist, George Frederick Kunz, who went to Russia with the aim to buy all specimens on the market. The Soviet revolution it blocked the mire and marketing, but many years later, in 1991, thanks to the filming of the activities mineriarie in the Urals and the discovery of other deposits in Namibia, came to the fore.

Una varietà verde della andradite, minerale che è uno delle più preziose varietà del granato Demantoide
A green variety of andradite, a mineral which is one of the most precious types of Demantoid garnet

Colour: depending on the amount of chromium and iron, varies from deep green to yellowish green to yellow or olive green. In practice, the greater the presence of iron is more yellow the stone. And although green forest is the reference tone, in the case of the Demantoid what really counts is the fire, that the variety and intensity of the play of colors when it reflects the light.

Sources: the Urals come specimens of intense green color with a peculiarity, the inclusions ponytail, that make them special, while the stones of Namibia are clearer and without inclusions.

Valuation: garnet is a type II gem, which may contain a few minor inclusions visible to the naked eye, which are tolerable if they compromise the beauty of the stone. However, there are examples impeccable in darker shades, whatever the color and smaller.

Anello con granato mandarino e zaffiri rosa
Ring with mandarin garnet and pink sapphires
Bracciale in oro bianco, diamanti e granato
Bracelet in white gold, diamonds and garnet
Pendente Demeter con granato mandarino e diamanti
Demeter pendant with mandarin garnet and diamonds
Anello in oro giallo con granato mandarino e smalto nero
Yellow gold ring with mandarin garnet and black enamel
Anello con tsavorite al centro, opale di fuoco, ametista, apatite, zaffiro
Ring with tsavorite in the center, fire opal, amethyst, apatite, sapphire
Anello con spessartite abochon di 32 carati, diamanti, zaffiri rosa, topazio imperiale, acquamarina, labradorite, andalusite
Ring with 32-carat cabochon famartite, diamonds, pink sapphires, imperial topaz, aquamarine, labradorite, andalusite

51% of women buy jewelry for herself

Over half of the women buy the jewels for herself. And loves white metal ♦ ︎

Are women in New York different from those in Boston, London, Paris or Milan? Probably not. The survey conducted time ago by MVI Marketing on the purchasing habits of young and very young american women, including the so-called Millennials, should be read carefully. According to the survey, girls born at the turn of the year 2000, also called Generation Y, often buy jewelry for themselves.

Shopping da Tiffany
Shopping at Tiffany’s

The market analysis company questioned 1,001 women aged 25 to 40 in the United States and with a family income of at least $ 75,000. Result: 51% of young women buy jewelry for themselves, as a reward for some achievement achieved or for their own pleasure. This is an interesting element for those who make jewelry: these are potential customers, in fact, for the next 30 years. And the fact of having a behavior so independent of the jewelry also means, probably, a different orientation than the classic jewelry, intended for ceremonies or anniversaries. 14% of the women interviewed, on the other hand, said they were buying a jewel as a gift for their husband or partner, while 17% bought jewelry as a couple, probably for special occasions. The preference for metal is also interesting: 35% indicated white gold, 17% silver and 15% platinum. In other words, white is fashionable: only 13% indicated pink gold and 11% yellow.

L'interno della boutique di Roma di Van Cleef & Arpels
The interior of the Van Cleef & boutique in Rome Arpels

The survey also asked what were the preferred brands and, in this case, we must remember that the survey was conducted in the USA. In any case, Tiffany, Pandora and Swarovski ranked first, in a list that also included Alex and Ani, Gucci, Cartier and Tory Burch. But, in fact, this is a result that applies to the United States.
Finally, another interesting fact: MVI asked the interviewees if they will would bought a synthetic diamond, produced in the laboratory. 43% said it was possible, but uncertain, 21% did not rule it out, but asked for more information, while 13% said yes, they would buy a synthetic diamond.

Sogni in Place Vendôme, Parigi
Dreams in Place Vendôme, Paris
Shopping in Place Vendôme, Parigi
Shopping in Place Vendôme, Paris
Vetrina di uno store Pandora, in California
Window of a Pandora store, in California

All about the tanzanite




It is blue like sapphire, precious like an emerald, desired like a ruby: can you recognize a tanzanite, stone of the month of December? And can you tell why it is called that? Read here ♦

From the name, tanzanite, it is easy to guess the origin of the December birthstone: Tanzania, a country in Africa. Linked to the Masai culture since ancient times for its intense blue color, this gem is considered sacred by that warrior people. Its name is rather recent, because it was coined in 1969 by Henry Platt, vice-president of Tiffany, who launched it on the international market. Today tanzanite is highly appreciated for its intense color and is used by many jewelers.

Wallace Chan, anello con tanzanite da 22 carati, lapislazzuli, diamanti e zaffiri
Wallace Chan, anello con tanzanite da 22 carati, lapislazzuli, diamanti e zaffiri

Characteristics: from a mineral point of view it is a zoisite, while from a gemological point of view it is the unique color that makes it so interesting. In fact, each crystal has blue, red-violet and bronze tones depending on the amount of chrome and vanadium present in it. The shade of the stone is the combination of these three colors. Because the deep blue is the most valuable, at the time of cutting you look for the angle with the strongest blue color. But the operation must be done by expert hands, because it is a stone with a split in one direction and is easy to chip, as it is relatively soft. The different nuances are also linked to the type of light with which the stone is illuminated. The blues appear more evident when tanzanite is viewed under fluorescent light, the purple hues are more easily seen under incandescent lighting.

Cartier, bracciale Flora and Fauna con perline in tanzanite, becco in ossidiana, diamanti e occhi di acquamarina
Cartier, bracciale Flora and Fauna con perline in tanzanite, becco in ossidiana, diamanti e occhi di acquamarina

Color: its famous blue is inimitable. It has a purple tinge and then a purple that is lower than that of amethyst and superior to that of blue sapphire, to which it resembles, even if it is less harsh. All natural stones are heat treated to eliminate the most opaque gray, greenish or brownish tone. There are also yellow, green, orange, pink and bicolor blue-green specimens.

Leyla Abdollahhi, orecchini con tanzanite taglio trillion e diamanti
Leyla Abdollahhi, orecchini con tanzanite taglio trillion e diamanti

Where it is found: tanzanite is extracted in the only deposit in the world, in the Simanjiro area, in the Manyara region, in Tanzania. It is a mining area only 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) long and 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) wide. This is also why the stone is considered very valuable and quite expensive.

Louis Vuitton, bracciale Orangerie des Tuileries. Il blu viola della tanzanite rappresenta le maestose fontane dei giardini delle Tuileries di Parigi e le tsavoriti la vegetazione.
Louis Vuitton, bracciale Orangerie des Tuileries. Il blu viola della tanzanite rappresenta le maestose fontane dei giardini delle Tuileries di Parigi e le tsavoriti la vegetazione.

Evaluation: usually the stone is without inclusions visible to the naked eye and is not even noticed with the magnifying glass: it generally has a good degree of purity. Two important aspects because transparency and absence of inclusions enhance its color.

Margherita Burgener, orecchini con tanzanite taglio goccia e diamanti
Margherita Burgener, orecchini con tanzanite taglio goccia e diamanti
Anello con tanzanite di 35,42 carati, calcedonio e diamanti montati su titanio di Wallace Chan
Anello con tanzanite di 35,42 carati, calcedonio e diamanti montati su titanio di Wallace Chan
Botta gioielli, anello con tanzanite, rubini e zaffiri gialli
Botta gioielli, anello con tanzanite, rubini e zaffiri gialli
Orecchini in oro giallo, tanzanite (44,72 carati), zaffiri rosa, perle naturali, diamanti
Arunashi, orecchini in oro giallo, tanzanite (44,72 carati), zaffiri rosa, perle naturali, diamanti
Sofragem, anello con tanzanite cabochon e diamanti
Sofragem, anello con tanzanite cabochon e diamanti
Mattioli, anello in oro rosa della collezione Rêve_r
Mattioli, anello in oro rosa e tanzanite della collezione Rêve_r
Tiffany, bracciale Peacok, con tanzanite ovale di 19.41carati, tormaline e diamanti
Tiffany, bracciale Peacok, con tanzanite ovale di 19.41carati, tormaline e diamanti
Pasquale Bruni collana Ghirlanda con tanzanite
Pasquale Bruni collana Ghirlanda con tanzanite
Anello di Dior con tanzanite
Anello di Dior con tanzanite
Orecchini con tanzaniti e diamanti
Orecchini con tanzaniti e diamanti







The 10 least expensive Tiffany bracelets

Are you looking for a Tiffany bracelet? You don’t have to rob a bank. Here are 10 less expensive Tiffany bracelets: review with pictures and prices ♦ ︎

Tiffany and Co has a long history behind it: it was founded in 1837 and has become a jewelry giant, with over 300 stores in 27 countries. Not only that: it sells jewels for about 4,4 billion dollars (in 2019). Among other things, in recent years Tiffany has also been committed “to reducing environmental impact, respecting human rights and contributing positively to communities”, with careful management regarding gold, which is extracted exclusively from a mine that is identified publicly or from recycled sources.

Audrey Hepburn in «Colazione da Tiffany»
Audrey Hepburn in «Colazione da Tiffany», davanti alle vetrine del negozio di New York

This is to say that the brand is historical, but at the same time remains modern, current and refined. But Tiffany’s jewels are also considered, erroneously, unattainable, of an inaccessible luxury. This is true with regard to high jewelery or pieces in gold and large precious stones. But it does not correspond to reality for silver jewels, even design, which can be purchased at a cost really affordable for everyone. Here, for example, the 10 least expensive Tiffany bracelets (prices updated in December 2023). The novelty concerns the bracelets which are sold exclusively online. All bracelets are in silver.

1

Tiffany Infinity, solo online. 260 euro
Tiffany Infinity, online only. 260 euros

2

Bracciale Tiffany Infinity, solo online. 260 euro
Tiffany Infinity bracelet, online only. 260 euros

3

Bead Heart Tag. 300 euro
Bead Heart Tag. 300 euros

4

Bracciale Bead con chiusura toggle. 300 euro
Bead bracelet with toggle clasp. 300 euros

5

Bracciale Bead Heart Tag versione rosa. Disponibile anche verde, rosso, fuchsia. 300 euro
Bead Heart Tag bracelet pink version. Also available in green, red, fuchsia. 300 euros

6

Bracciale a maglie tonde. Solo online. 300 euro
Round link bracelet. Online only. 300 euros

7

Bracciale Loving Heart disegnato da Paloma Picasso- 310 euro
Loving Heart bracelet designed by Paloma Picasso. 310 euros

8

Tiffany Infinity a maglie grosse. Solo online. 320 euro
Tiffany Infinity in chunky links. Online only. 320 euros

9

Collezione Return to Tiffany, bracciale Heart Tag a doppia catena. 330 euro
Return to Tiffany collection, double chain Heart Tag bracelet. 330 euros

10

Bracciale Arrow, collezione Graffiti di Paloma Picasso. 380 euro
Arrow bracelet, Graffiti collection by Paloma Picasso. 380 euros

Tiffany high jewelry for Anya Taylor-Joy

Actress and house ambassador Anya Taylor-Joy is the face of the Tiffany & Co. campaign for high jewelry. The actress wears the iconic Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. and Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue masterpieces. They are high-end jewels that combine the charm of luxury with that of quality design, with the added touch of Hollywood glamour. Anya Taylor-Joy , 27, has already won numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as nominations for a Bafta Film Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.

It is an honor to be the face of Tiffany & Co.’s fine jewelry campaign. The House has a very long history of design and craftsmanship and I am thrilled to be part of their exceptional legacy.
Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy indossa una collana Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co
Anya Taylor-Joy wears a Schlumberger necklace by Tiffany & Co

The new campaign aims to consolidate the fame of the American jewelry brand, which in its bicentenary history counts collaborations with designers of the caliber of Jean Schlumberger, animated by the vision of Nathalie Verdeille, Chief Artistic Officer of Jewelry and High Jewelry at Tiffany.
Anya Taylor-Joy con bracciale e collana  Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co
Anya Taylor-Joy with Schlumberger bracelet and necklace by Tiffany & Co

Spilla disegnata da Jean Schlumberger con diamanti e acquamarina
Bird on a rock brooch, designed by Jean Schlumberger with diamonds and aquamarine

Tiffany & Co has a new chief brand creative officer

Tiffany & Co has a new chief brand creative officer. It’s Hector Muelas, who announced his new role with a post on LinkedIn. The manager was already part of the team of the LVMH group, the holding company that controls Tiffany, where he held the role of global vice president of content and creativity from 2015 to 2019. His CV, however, also includes positions in companies such as Rimowa where he was chief brand officer. The German luggage company just a few days ago announced a collaboration with Tiffany. But Muelas was global creative director in marketing at Apple, as well as having worked at Creative Artists Agency and Vice Media.

Hector Muelas
Hector Muelas

II am happy to announce that today I begin a new journey as Chief Brand Creative Officer of Tiffany & Co. Everyone has a Tiffany story and I certainly have plenty of my own. Because for the past 185 years, Tiffany & Co. has helped an ever-changing world express the ever-changing language of love with characteristic wit and optimism. One of the world’s most storied luxury design houses, globally recognised for its extraordinary craftsmanship, innovative jewellery design and unparalleled creativity, Tiffany has given us the world’s best diamonds and the design of the Great Seal of the United States, Warhol and Basquiat, Audrey Hepburn and the Medal of Honour, the Tiffany setting and the Vince Lombardi trophy, Picasso and Peretti, the French Crown Jewels and Beyonce, modern gemology and Nike, Deco and Nouveau, Schlumberger and Kuntz, Rolex and Patek, the blue box and the white ribbon… I’m humbled to be a part of this iconic house, and to continue building its legacy alongside some great old and new friends.
Hector Muelas, chief brand creative officer at Tiffany

Il Pop-Up di Tiffany a Miami
Pop-Up Tiffany in Miami. Photo: Brad Dickson

Tiffany and Rimowa jewelry holders

It’s not enough to produce jewellery, then you have to transport it, rearrange it and look after it. Now Tiffany and the German Rimowa, a company with a tradition that dates back to 1898 in the luggage sector, will take care of it. The collaboration between the two brands led to the Rimowa x Tiffany & Co. collection. The line consists of a series of bags and suitcases: jewelry cases and a Rimowa x Tiffany & Co. rock cut cabin trolley, i.e. with a mirror surface which features a design reminiscent of the facets of a diamond. It is made in Germany from brushed aluminum.

Il set Rimowa x Tiffany
Rimowa x Tiffany set

We are thrilled to present the Rimowa x Tiffany collection, bringing together two Houses of unrivaled craftsmanship and innovative design. This one-of-a-kind collaboration combines two icons into one, both incredibly personal to me and representing the highest level of craftsmanship.
Alexandre Arnault, executive vice president of product and communications, Tiffany & Co.

Alexandre Arnault
Alexandre Arnault

It must be added that, curiously, the LVMH group, which controls Tiffany, also includes a large brand of bags and suitcases such as Louis Vuitton. In any case, the new travel jewelry case features the classic Tiffany Blue shade inside, a color that is also used for the suitcase handle, on the wheels and on the closure. The jewelry box extends over three levels, with an opening from the top. Inside there is also a mirror with a silver plate underneath which can be engraved to personalize the object. The jewels are placed on a shelf at the top, with five compartments for storing precious items. The central tray is designed to hold necklaces and bracelets while the one below features three large spaces designed to store other pieces.
Rimowa x Tiffany & Co jewellery case
Rimowa x Tiffany & Co jewellery case

We are proud to join forces with Tiffany & Co., another legendary brand with the finest craftsmanship. Creating such purposeful and unique pieces represents the centuries of experience behind both brands and the engineering mastery we bring to the table.
Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert, CEO of Rimowa

Prices: the Rimowa x Tiffany & Co Rock Cut Cabin (2,900 euros), the Rimowa x Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Case (3,900 euros) and the Rimowa x Tiffany & Co. Jewelry Personal (1,800 euros). They can be found in Rimowa stores and online and in the United States at Tiffany & Co. Landmark in New York City and on Tiffany.com in Greater China via WeChat.

Jewelry case Tiffany Blue
Jewelry case Tiffany Blue

Suitcase Rimowa x Tiffany & Co
Suitcase Rimowa x Tiffany & Co

Tiffany opens in Tokyo with many celebrities

Tiffany & Co. gathered a small crowd of celebrities on the occasion of the opening of its new store in Omotesando (the address is 3-5-30 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku), an area between the famous Shibuya square and Minato, one of the shopping areas of Tokyo. Tiffany Omotesando has a surface area of approximately 768 square meters and is on two floors. The vaulted ceiling design, inspired by stained glass windows designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, son of founder Charles Lewis Tiffany, invites guests into a modern, glamorous space. The interior of the store is created with delicate curved details and a soft color palette, creating a sophisticated and warm atmosphere.

Hailey Bieber
Hailey Bieber

The inauguration was attended by stars such as Hailey Bieber, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ayaka Miyoshi, Han Hyo-joo, of Enhyphen, Hayato Isomura, Ryuji Imaichi, Haruna Kawaguchi, Asuka Saito, Saeko, Lala Takahashi, Mitsuki Takahata, Makiko Takizawa, Minami Tanaka, Shinobu Terajima, Dean Fujioka, Riisa Naka, Kyoko Hasegawa, Jun Hasegawa, Manami Higa, Arisa Mizuki, Amiaya, Emma, Imase, kemio, Nissy, who wore jewelry by Tiffany & Co.

Anya Taylor
Anya Taylor

Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh

Tiffany Omotesando
Tiffany Omotesando

Tiffany Omotesando
Tiffany Omotesando

Barbie’s jewels

Do you like pink? Do you want to wear pink jewelry? Are you looking for a pink necklace? Or a bracelet? Or … Here are many ideas ♦

There are many reasons to wear pink jewelry, Barbie’s favorite color. The first is that it is the light version of marsala, announced color of the year, according to Pantone. In addition, it is definitely more suited to this season; the second reason is that its tone, even the one tinged with gray tinge, embellishes any type of skin. And This alone would be enough to convince anyone. But there is another side to act as an incentive and comes from English: think pink!It means thinking positive. And indeed a beautiful bright pink is a burst of energy, a stimulus to good mood. So, although many of the color names have lost their multiplicity of meanings, even in some languages in common phrases characterize specific moods. So, ring, earrings or bracelet have also colored stones, faceted or cabochon, translucent or opaque. Provided that they are pink.

Anello in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiri rosa
Nigaam, anello in oro bianco con diamanti e zaffiri rosa

And more, pink is a positive color. It takes its name from the fragrant flower of the same name. But perhaps you don’t know that it was born quite recently: the name rose was used for the first time to indicate a shade of color only at the end of the 17th century. In the West (especially Europe and the United States), pink is the color associated with concepts of charm, kindness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, femininity and romance. If the hue is very light, it is associated with chastity and innocence. On the contrary, a bright pink suggests eroticism and seduction.

Petit Joli, anello in oro rosa, calcedonio e diamanti
Petit Joli, anello in oro rosa, calcedonio rosa e diamanti by Pasquale Bruni

The history of pink
One could write a history of the color pink. But, undoubtedly, the maximum popularity reached it in the mid-eighteenth century, when pastel colors became very fashionable in all the courts of Europe. The pink color in particular was highly appreciated by Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), lover of King Louis XV of France, who often wore clothes that combined blue and pink. Not only that: she had a particular shade of pink created especially for her by the Sevres porcelain factory, apparently with small additions of blue, black and yellow.

Madame de Pompadour
Madame de Pompadour

Pink stones
But let’s talk about jewelry: in addition to pink gold, you have a wide choice of stones that have shades of rose. The most precious, and most expensive, is undoubtedly the diamond. Diamonds with pink shades are buyed for millions of dollars during the auctions. But luckily there are many other stones that also have this color tone in their repertoire: quartz, sapphire, mystic topaz, rhodolite garnet, morganite, kunzite, Malaya garnet, tourmaline, spinel, opal, zircon, pink pearl, moonstone , coral, smithsonite, pezzottaite, rhodochrosite and rhodonite. You only have the problem of choosing one.

Matilde de Bounvilles

Tiffany, anello Sugar Stacks di Paloma Picasso in oro rosa 18 carati con pavé di zaffiri rosa.
Tiffany, anello Sugar Stacks di Paloma Picasso in oro rosa 18 carati con pavé di zaffiri rosa.
Tamara Comolli, braccialetto Mikado Romance in oro rosa con quarzi, e morganite rosa.
Tamara Comolli, braccialetto Mikado Romance in oro rosa con quarzi, e morganite rosa.
Vhernier, orecchini Eclisse in oro bianco con rhodonite, cristallo di rocca, madreperla e diamanti
Vhernier, orecchini Eclisse in oro bianco con rhodonite, cristallo di rocca, madreperla e diamanti
Collezione Millebolle, anello in oro rosa, diamanti grigi, rodolite. Anello oro rosa, diamanti grigi, quarzo rosa
Minù, collezione Millebolle, anello in oro rosa, diamanti grigi, rodolite.
Anello oro rosa, diamanti grigi, quarzo rosa
Anello con diamante rosa di 8,42 carati, fancy rosa intenso, taglio brillante, ma «modificato rettangolare», chiarezza VVS1. AI lati due diamanti baguette
Anello con diamante rosa di 8,42 carati, fancy rosa intenso, taglio brillante, ma «modificato rettangolare», chiarezza VVS1. AI lati due diamanti baguette
Alessio Boschi, collezione Naturalia anello Peony con morganite centrale
Alessio Boschi, collezione Naturalia anello Peony con morganite centrale
Van Cleef & Arpels, orecchini Papillons in oro rosa con zaffiri rosa e diamanti
Van Cleef & Arpels, orecchini Papillons in oro rosa con zaffiri rosa e diamanti
Etho Maria, bracciale La Serpentine in oro rosa con zaffiri rosa e diamanti brown
Etho Maria, bracciale La Serpentine in oro rosa con zaffiri rosa e diamanti brown
Mary Ching, Wing, in oro rosa e zaffiri
Mary Ching, Wing, in oro rosa e zaffiri
Anello Thalessa, in oro rosa 18 carati, tormalina, zaffiri, tormalina bicolore
Daniela Villegas, anello Thalessa, in oro rosa 18 carati, tormalina, zaffiri, tormalina bicolore
Brumani, Baobab collection Rosé, anello con diamanti, quarzo e tormaline brasiliane rosa
Brumani, Baobab collection Rosé, anello con diamanti, quarzo e tormaline brasiliane rosa
Irene Neuwirth, orecchini a forma di rosa in opale inciso, rhodocrosite tagliata a goccia e diamanti.
Irene Neuwirth, orecchini a forma di rosa in opale inciso, rhodocrosite tagliata a goccia e diamanti.
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Larkspur & Hawk, collana con topazi rosa sfaccettati
Yoko London, anello con perla barocca rosa e pavé di diamanti
Yoko London, anello con perla barocca rosa e pavé di diamanti
Chantecler, orecchini Capri in oro rosa con ametista, fosfosiderite, zaffiri rosa e diamanti
Chantecler, orecchini Capri in oro rosa con ametista, fosfosiderite, zaffiri rosa e diamanti
Marie-Hélène de Taillac, orecchini in oro giallo con due tipi di quarzi rosa da 45 carati complessivi e due spinelli rosa più scuro
Marie-Hélène de Taillac, orecchini in oro giallo con due tipi di quarzi rosa da 45 carati complessivi e due spinelli rosa più scuro
Sutra, anello in oro rosa con diamanti e spinelli rosa e viola
Sutra, anello in oro rosa con diamanti e spinelli rosa e viola
Brumani, Baobab collection Rosé, orecchini con diamanti, quarzo e tormaline brasiliane rosa
Brumani, Baobab collection Rosé, orecchini con diamanti, quarzo e tormaline brasiliane rosa

Jewels in the shape of a lily of the valley

Lily of the valley, herbaceous plant (Convallaria maialis) of the Convallariacee family. But above all, one of the fragrant flowers of May. And it is no coincidence that the delicate thrush has inspired many jewelers. Here, then, are some jewels that are inspired by lily of the valley: a flower that has unexpected aphrodisiac properties. Yet it is also a flower often associated with marriage ceremonies, because for some it is a symbol of purity and chastity.

Fulco Verdura, spilla in ogiallo e bianco con
Fulco Verdura, spilla in oro giallo e bianco con perle

In fact, when we talk about flowers in jewelry and not only, and we immediately think of roses. But lily of the valley also inspired beautiful objects. In pagan times this flower symbolized happiness and for this reason it was considered a lucky charm, while in the Middle Ages the lily of the valley was also used as an amulet, associated with the celebration of May, the beginning of the month of engagement. But the result of a study conducted some time ago by the University Hospital of Padua is perhaps more surprising: it seems that men, who would have a greater olfactory capacity than the female category, are able to recognize an organic chemical, called bourgeonal, if emanating from women’s skin. And this fragrance, very similar to that of lily of the valley, is one of the factors triggering male attraction.

Dior Joaillerie, collier Diorissimo
Dior Joaillerie, collier Diorissimo

And it is precisely in the Victorian era, with the tradition of sentimental jewels, that the flower becomes one of the most represented motifs with a meaning linked to its era, namely romanticism. Since then more or less all the great jewelers have ventured into the theme and have created more or less realistic brooches, earrings and necklaces inspired by the forest flower. Here is a selection of the most beautiful pieces that all women would like to bring even in December, without being superstitious or looking for a boyfriend. Monica Battistoni

Dior Joaillerie, collier Diorissimo
Dior Joaillerie, collier Diorissimo

Ed è proprio in epoca vittoriana, con la tradizione dei gioielli sentimentali, che il fiore diventa uno dei motivi più rappresentati con un significato però legato alla sua epoca, ossia il romanticismo. Da allora più o meno tutti i grandi gioiellieri si sono cimentati nel tema e hanno creato spille, orecchini e collane più o meno realistiche ispirate al fiore di bosco. Ecco una selezione dei pezzi più belli che tutte le donne vorrebbero portare anche a dicembre, senza essere superstiziose o in cerca di fidanzato. Monica Battistoni

Cartier, spilla anni 50 in platino, diamanti taglio baguette e perle
Cartier, spilla anni 50 in platino, diamanti taglio baguette e perle
Spilla epoca Edoardiana in platino, oro giallo , diamanti e perle
Spilla epoca Edoardiana in platino, oro giallo , diamanti e perle
DellaValle
Michele della Valle, collana con diamanti taglio rotondo e tsavoriti
Suzanne Syz, orecchini in oro bianco e giallo con 18 perle Akoya, 554 zaffiri viola, 152 granati verdi, 330 diamanti e 356 smeraldi
Suzanne Syz, orecchini in oro bianco e giallo con 18 perle Akoya, 554 zaffiri viola, 152 granati verdi, 330 diamanti e 356 smeraldi
Tiffany, spilla in platino, diamanti e perle
Tiffany, spilla in platino, diamanti e perle
Tiffany, spilla in oro giallo e opale nero
Tiffany, spilla in oro giallo e opale nero
Lalique, orecchini in oro bianco con 76 diamanti, 6 zaffiri gialli, 6 zaffiri rosa, 6 zaffiri arancio, 6 quarzi rosa
Lalique, orecchini in oro bianco con 76 diamanti, 6 zaffiri gialli, 6 zaffiri rosa, 6 zaffiri arancio, 6 quarzi rosa
Van Cleef & Arpels, bracciale in oro con zaffiri, diamanti e tsavoriti
Van Cleef & Arpels, bracciale in oro con zaffiri, diamanti e tsavoriti

New Tiffany Lock jewelry

New jewels from the Tiffany Lock collection arrive. It is a series of pendants, rings, earrings and bracelets in different colors. To relaunch the Tiffany collection, it involved the House Ambassadors: Rosé, singer of the Korean group BlackPink, Jimin of Bts, the singer Nancy Ajram and the actress Florence Pugh, in her first campaign as the new Tiffany & Co Ambassador.

Tiffany Lock, bracciali
Tiffany Lock, bangle

We are thrilled to introduce the newest expression of the Tiffany Lock collection. Our House Ambassadors wear the new designs in a campaign that is anchored in the idea of love, a central element of our brand’s DNA since its foundation in 1837.
Alexandre Arnault, Executive Vice President, Product and Communication, Tiffany & Co

Alexandre Arnault
Alexandre Arnault

Inspired by a padlock of the Maison present in the archive of 1883, for over a century, Tiffany Lock jewels represent one of the designs designed to conquer above all a young audience. Now the collection introduces different colors for earrings, pendants, rings and a bracelet in gold and diamonds. The jewels are available in white, yellow and pink gold, also with pavé diamonds. Furthermore, the Maison will present a new Lock bracelet in white gold, half with pavé diamonds and half with baguette diamonds.

Tiffany Lock necklaces
Tiffany Lock necklaces
Rosé
Rosé
Nancy Ajram
Nancy Ajram
Florence Pugh
Florence Pugh
Jimin
Jimin

Return to Tiffany with Beyoncé

Beyoncé returns to Tiffany with a custom-made jewel, but available to everyone. Tiffany & Co has created a capsule collection inspired by Beyoncé’s world tour, who wears custom-designed Tiffany jewels on stage. This is a new edition of the classic Return to Tiffany series. It is a silver pendant which in the standard version bears the inscription Please Return to Tiffany. Not everyone knows the story of this pendant, born in the last century as a key ring. It was sold with a registration number: in case of loss the keys could therefore be returned to Tiffany, who would contact the owner thanks to the number registered on the pendant. Over time (and also because kind people are perhaps few now) the pendant has become an ornament in its own right.

Ciondoli Return to Tiffany
Return to Tiffany charms

Now the capsule collection reinterprets the motif and dedicates it to the singer who for a couple of years has become a star linked to the New York jewelery brand. 100% of profits from sales of the limited-edition collection will benefit the About Love Scholarship program, a partnership between Tiffany & Co, BeyGood and the Shawn Carter Foundation, to fund scholarships for students in the arts and creative fields at five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, Norfolk State University in Virginia, Bennett College in North Carolina, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Central State University in Ohio. An important initiative within the Maison’s social impact platform, Tiffany Atrium. The About Love Scholarship Program has supported over one hundred students since its inception.

BRUSSELS beyonce
Beyoncé with necklace with crystals. Courtesy courtesy of Parkwood Imagery

Return to Tiffany Renaissance Beyoncé
Return to Tiffany Renaissance Beyoncé

A 10-carat Muzo emerald for Tiffany

A green gem can tempt not only a woman, but also a jewelry brand like Tiffany & Co. The American Maison has purchased a precious stone out of the ordinary: it is an emerald weighing over 10 carats. The gemstone was mined from the Muzo Emerald Mines in Colombia, located about 100 kilometers northwest of Bogotá, where the finest stones of this type are mined. Now the stone also has a name: Tiffany Muzo Emerald. The stone has an intense green color and symbolizes Tiffany’s desire to use extraordinary gems.

Tiffany Muzo Emerald
Tiffany Muzo Emerald

As the world authority on rare stones, we are thrilled to announce our recent purchase of the Tiffany Muzo Emerald. Weighing more than 10 carats, this extraordinary gem continues Tiffany’s long tradition of sourcing the finest stones Mother Nature has to offer.
Victoria Wirth Reynolds, Chief Gemologist of Tiffany & Co

Lo smeraldo ha un taglio rettangolare ed è stato estratto dallo storico pozzo minerario di Puerto Arturo nel dicembre 2019
The emerald has a rectangular cut and was mined from the historic Puerto Arturo mining shaft in December 2019

According to the Maison, it is the most precious emerald ever extracted from the Muzo mines. It is rectangular cut and was mined from the historic Puerto Arturo mine shaft in December 2019. A rare emerald due to its extraordinarily high clarity, offering a superior level of clarity and showcasing its exceptional colour. The gem has no fissures (which are quite frequent in emeralds) and is practically devoid of inclusions, except for very few observed under the microscope, in line with those found in Colombian emeralds from the Muzo mine. It also exhibits the perfectly saturated green color for which Muzo emeralds are so renowned and prized. The Tiffany Muzo Emerald will make its debut with the fall launch of the Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue collection.

Tiffany goes green

Sustainable jewelry, but also environmentally friendly jewelry companies: Tiffany & Co. has announced that it has become the first in the luxury segment to receive approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) for its net zero emissions goal. It is an initiative that is a collaboration between the CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project), the United Nations Global Compact, the World Resources Institute and the World Wide Fund for Nature. Since 2015, more than a thousand companies have joined the initiative to set a science-based climate target.

Interno del laboratorio Tiffany a New York
Interior of the Tiffany laboratory in New York

Now among these there is also Tiffany, which has set itself the goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. Reducing emissions is, as even the stones know by now, the need to keep heating at 1.5 degrees Celsius, in line with the Paris Agreement. Sbti verified Tiffany & Co.’s long-term goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations and supply chain by 2040 in accordance with the Science Based Targets Net-Zero Standard of the ‘initiative.
Lavorazione dei gioielli Tiffany
Processing of Tiffany jewels

Tiffany & Co. has also received approval for its near-term 2030 greenhouse gas reduction goal: the company is committed to reducing emissions by 70% from a 2019 baseline. galaxy Lvmh is committed to reducing emissions from sources not owned or controlled by 40% by 2030 compared to 2019. The Maison is on track to achieve both of these goals, having achieved 33% reductions in the first two goals. A milestone that, according to the company, in the near term will represent a significant milestone towards net zero, which will include a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040. The zero emissions goal will require the commitment and decarbonisation of the entire value chain.
Anthony Ledru
Anthony Ledru, Tiffany Ceo

The stages of sustainability

In 2022, Tiffany & Co. collaborated internally across functions to build a roadmap to achieve this goal, including a variety of levers that span the entire company, from raw material sourcing and supplier engagement to manufacturing, distributing and transporting products, and building and operating retail stores.
In April 2023, the Tiffany & Co. New York City landmark reopened with a significant investment in leading environmental, health and wellness initiatives designed to operate sustainably for years to come. The store is on track to receive both Well Platinum and Leed Gold certification (building sustainability certifications), joining more than 35 retail stores, offices and manufacturing sites in the brand’s portfolio that have achieved LEED certification.

Esame delle gemme
Gems expertise in Tiffany

Since 2006, the company always recalls, Tiffany & Co. has installed photovoltaic systems on site in five locations around the world: Dominican Republic, Cambodia, Rhode Island and two office and distribution facilities in New Jersey. The House plans to expand this investment in 2023 with solar installations at its diamond polishing facility in Botswana and jewelry manufacturing site in Lexington, Kentucky. Tiffany currently derives 91 percent of global electricity from clean, renewable sources, including solar and on-site renewable electricity credits in more than 25 countries where it operates. Finally, it is in the process of launching a supplier engagement program to work with key suppliers on decarbonization and expects to launch pilot engagements later this year.
L'interno del flagship di Tiffany a New York
The interior of the Tiffany flagship in New York

Vintage jewelry guide

Vintage jewelry are liked more and more, but before choosing them you need to know their characteristics well. Here are the advice of the gemologist of the Catawiki online auction house ♦

What vintage ring choose? She will like it? Or: how to let him know what I like? The first rule is to go on the classic. The second, is to follow the trend. And, in this key, there’s the advice of the of Catawiki, an online auctions company. According over the company, there would be (better to use the conditional) an increase in the purchase of antique rings. Could be. But, in any case, the rings in a style of yesteryear have always had estimators and admirers.

Collana vittoriana con diamanti. Prezzo: 28.000 dollari
Collana vittoriana con diamanti. Prezzo: 28.000 dollari

The auction house, therefore, has seen fit to ask Deborah Mazza, gemologist and herald of Catawiki, a comment: “Over the past decade there has been a significant change compared to what users are looking for when choosing a engagement ring. The trends show a move away from the classic-style rings, like the solitary bought in upscale jewelers, and now you try something that does not fall in the ordinary, why the vintage rings have become very popular and in demand. But this implies having to do a search to select an object and vintage, to avoid that the future remains disappointed bride, you have to consult a gemologist, who can guarantee the quality and the ring came from. Everything else depends on personal taste.”

Spilla vittoriana in alluminio annerito e jet-Whitby
Spilla vittoriana in alluminio annerito e jet-Whitby (giaietto), un mineraloide di origine vegetale

Adds Louise Baltruschat Hollis, head of the known site for weddings Whimsical Wonderland Weddings: “For some couples, marriage is undoubtedly the most important day of their lives. For this, it’s no wonder that everything is being done to make this day memorable. Today’s brides are opting for something custom, chic festival ceremonies in the woods, and this desire to have something unique also depends on the choice of ring. ”
So here’s a brief guide to the rings in the style of the past.
Victorian. It is a ring for those who love the colors. Very often, in fact, the Victorian ring mount colored gemstones rings including garnets, emeralds and sapphires, why the rings of this time period are the ideal choice when looking for an alternative to the classic solitaire diamond. “Typically, when you opt for colored gemstones, there is a tendency to choose rings with sapphire due to its wear resistance, and it was been Kate Middleton to launch this trend” continues the gemologist. “For those looking for something unusual but colorful and durable, however, I would suggest finding a ruby. Rubies have an incredible strength, second only to diamonds and half the price, so it is no surprise that there has been a sharp increase in demand.”

Anello vittoriano in oro e diamanti
Anello vittoriano in oro e diamanti

Art Nouveau. They are the antithesis to the simplicity of a traditional solitaire. The Art Nouveau-style rings are characterized by their shape. A native of the early twentieth century, the Art Nouveau style is known for intricate designs and rich in details and curves, making a bold choice for brides. Are rich in history and romance have details. Often they possess many grafted colored stones in a delicate style but complex.

Il classico Trinity di Cartier, in oro e diamanti. È nato nel 1924 ed è ancora prodotto
Il classico Trinity di Cartier, in oro e diamanti. È nato nel 1924 ed è ancora prodotto

Art Deco. This style has gained popularity in the twenties and thirties, with designs are characterized by a sharp angles and geometric style that represent a break with the previous period style. They are back in fashion thanks to movies as The Great Gatsby.

Anello Art Deco in platino, diamanti e onice
Anello Art Deco in platino, diamanti e onice

Antique Tiffany & Co. For some women who only want excellence, the only choice is a vintage Tiffany & Co. The American house produces engagement rings since 1837, and although they tend to have a classical style by buying a vintage piece can ensure a unique touch to feel out of the ordinary and wear a piece of history.

Il classico anello in oro bianco e tre diamanti di Tiffany & co.
Il classico anello in oro bianco e tre diamanti di Tiffany & co.
Spilla a forma di farfalla con diamanti e perle, di epoca vittoriana
Spilla a forma di farfalla con diamanti e perle, di epoca vittoriana
Tiara e collana vittoriana venduta da Christie's
Tiara e collana vittoriana venduta da Christie’s
Spilla di René Lalique, con smalto e crisoprasio
Spilla di René Lalique, con smalto e crisoprasio
Anello Art Nouveau con lucertola e uccello, in oro e opale
Anello Art Nouveau con lucertola e uccello, in oro e opale
Bracciale Art Déco con diamanti e rubini di Van Cleef & Arpels, 1940
Bracciale Art Déco con diamanti e rubini di Van Cleef & Arpels, 1940
Anello art déco con diamanti
Anello art déco con diamanti
Particolare di un bracciale Art Deco di Cartier, con perle con zaffiri e diamanti
Particolare di un bracciale Art Deco di Cartier, con perle con zaffiri e diamanti
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