Tiffany & Co. dove deep into the archives for its latest Blue Book collection. This collection marks the first Blue Book designed by Nathalie Verdeille, Tiffany & Co.’s Chief Artistic Officer of Jewelry and High Jewelry, and pays homage to the legendary designer Jean Schlumberger and his fascination with the mystical creatures of the sea. The French designer, who began working with the house back in the ‘50s. The new high jewelry reimagines Schlumberger’s enigmatic symbols of the sea with truly exquisite gems.
Anthony Ledru, Chief Executive Officer of Tiffany & Co., expressed the significance of honoring Schlumberger’s legacy through Blue Book 2023:
“These creations have a distinct Schlumberger quality and personality to them, but the designs are all new. We are certain that he would have been as pleased with each masterpiece as we are.” The collection will debut in two phases throughout 2023, with the summer collection launching with seven captivating themes, each embodying the essence of aquatic life.
The collection will debut in two phases over the course of the year, with the summer line exploring seven distinct themes: Shell, Coral, Jellyfish, Pisces, Starfish, Sea Star, and Star Urchin.
With geometric and stylized aesthetics, the pieces nod to the respective themes without being too on the nose. The Shell designs were inspired by the way in which objects are sculpted underwater and may even have treasures hidden within. One transformable pendant, for instance, features a detachable diamond brooch with a stunning black opal of over 21 carats inside.
The Starfish theme reimagines the iconic silhouette of these ocean dwellers, appearing as if they are tangled between rocks. Opals, aquamarines, tourmalines, and beryls with diamond accents infuse the designs with a touch of elegance. In the Sea Star theme, custom-cut mother-of-pearl starfish entwined in coral-inspired motifs create a captivating snapshot of the sea’s fascinating ecosystem. Exquisite padparadscha sapphires, Umba sapphires, mother-of-pearl, and carnelians breathe life into this theme.
The Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue will make its debut this summer at an exclusive high jewelry celebration at The Landmark, the newly reopened Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue. The iconic boutique also has a number of Schlumberger’s bedazzled birds on the main floor, a fourth-floor section dedicated to the jeweler, and a number of his pieces in the high jewelry area on the seventh floor.
Prepare to be mesmerized as Tiffany & Co. showcases an extraordinary world of aquatic-inspired high jewelry that celebrates the enduring legacy of Jean Schlumberger and his enchanting vision of the sea.carnelians.