Tiffany & Co., legendary American jeweler, has announced a new exhibition titled ‘Vision and Virtuosity’ to mark 180 years of creative craftsmanship. The exhibition is slated to be held from September 23 to November 10 at the Fosun Foundation in Shanghai, China.
‘The World Of Tiffany’ is a hat-tip to the world of cinema, music, television, literature and popular culture shaped by the brand. This section takes visitors on a journey through the evolution of the Tiffany Blue Box, the setting-up of the Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York and famous personalities who adorned themselves with jewellery from Tiffany. ‘The Tiffany Blue Book’ section tells the story behind the brand’s artistry and design featuring high jewellery pieces across nearly two centuries.
“‘Vision & Virtuosity’ is a tribute to Tiffany & Co., which has stood for masterful craftsmanship and innovative design since Charles Lewis Tiffany founded his company in New York City in 1837… These two values—vision and virtuosity —lie at the heart of Tiffany & Co. and this exhibition represents the best of our brand.”
Alessandro Bogliolo, CEO of Tiffany & Co
‘Tiffany Love’ highlights the brand’s role in real-life love stories with the Tiffany Setting, the first modern engagement ring, taking centre stage. The new and innovative Tiffany True engagement ring also occupies pride of place in this section. ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ takes visitors behind the scenes of the eponymous film starring Audrey Hepburn and features a curated collection of items such as the original script and personal annotations. ‘Diamonds: Miracles of Nature’ features a collection of the most coveted diamonds through the ages, including the 124.58 carat Tiffany Diamond.
Blue Is the Color of Dreams
The first room will be decked out in the iconic Tiffany Blue color, highlighting its importance to both the brand and popular culture. It will feature blue stones, such as Montana sapphire and tanzanite, a purplish-blue stone introduced by the brand in 1968.
The World of Tiffany
The second room will focus on the brand’s representation in popular culture, including appearances in film, television, music and literature. It will tell the stories of how the Tiffany Blue Box came to be and how the Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York was built, as well as give visitors a look at the influential figures who have worn Tiffany jewels over the years.
The Tiffany Blue Book
The third room is dedicated to the Tiffany Blue Book, the annual high jewelry catalog first introduced in 1845. Visitors can see Blue Book selections from the original catalog to the current collections from Chief Artistic Officer Reed Krakoff as well as pieces created by designers Jean Schlumberger and Elsa Peretti.
Tiffany Love
The fourth room celebrates “the important role that Tiffany has played in the world’s greatest love stories,” Tiffany said. The room will showcase the iconic Tiffany Setting as well as the more recent Tiffany True engagement ring.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
The fifth room will pay homage to “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” the 1961 classic based on Truman Capote’s novel of the same name. Visitors can take a look at behind-the-scenes photos taken at the Fifth Avenue flagship store as well as the original script with actress Audrey Hepburn’s personal notes.
The Breakfast at Tiffany’s room will showcase an original script with notes from actress Audrey Hepburn.
Diamonds: Miracles of Nature
The sixth and final room will showcase Tiffany’s diamond legacy from the Gilded Age and Art Deco periods to present day. The Tiffany Diamond, a 128.54-carat fancy yellow diamond, worn most recently by Lady Gaga at the 2019 Oscars, will be on display.