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legacy gemstones of tiffany new collections 2012
A celebrAtion of tiffAny’s legAcy gemstones only tiffany & co. can claim such a storied history and honor it so brilliantly. the jewels introduced here reflect the fire of inspiration that led charles lewis tiffany (1812–1902) to establish his new york emporium in 1837, and fill it with spectacular creations. skilled artisans have handcrafted dazzling diamond designs and jewels with the gemstones that the company first introduced to the world. they are the finest tribute to tiffany’s 175-year heritage as an American institution and a jeweler of international renown. Rings in settings of diamonds and platinum, clockwise from top: oval tsavorite, 14.52 carats, with a border of Tiffany Yellow Diamonds in 18 karat gold; oval kunzite, 4.14 carats; oval morganite, 7.57 carats; oval tanzanite, 15.92 carats.
diamonds debut in america
Charles Tiffany introduced major gemstones to the United States in the 1840s with a cache of coveted diamond jewels acquired from European royalty. The American press crowned him the “King of Diamonds,” establishing the jeweler’s reputation as the world’s diamond authority. Now as then, only the finest diamonds meet the level of excellence required to be called Tiffany diamonds. Above: An emerald-cut stone, 14.41 carats, D color, internally flawless, in a ring setting of diamonds and platinum. Right: The Tiffany Noble necklace, designed to maximize the brilliance of its center diamond, 18.44 carats, D color, internally flawless, with alternating round and marquise diamonds, 27.54 total carats, in platinum. 3
The tiara’s legacy of royal pageantry rests lightly in a delicate, ribbon-like design with round and rose-cut diamonds in platinum. 5
A closer look at this intricate bracelet reveals butterflies resplendent in diamonds and platinum. 6
Tiffany purveys the rarest gems
Fancy color diamonds sparkle throughout Tiffany’s history. Now as then, their beauty is greeted with awe and wonder. The latest is a fancy vivid greenish blue diamond, The Tiffany Anniversary Blue. Its intense, electrifying color places it in a category of one, just as another similarly distinctive color—Tiffany Blue—is unique in its promise of joy. Ring with an oval fancy vivid greenish blue diamond, 2.51 carats, in a diamond and platinum setting. 8
Jean Schlumberger was one of the 20th century’s greatest jewelry designers. With Tiffany’s vault of gemstones to inspire him, this master of design created jewels celebrating nature, from exotic flowers to the mystery of the stars. Stars and Moon necklace in platinum, with 587 diamonds totaling over 125.0 carats. Center stone, 5.29 carats, FVVS2. Stars and Moon ear clips of diamonds and platinum. 10
Pink diamonds highlight history
Tiffany & Co. designed the jewels for America’s growing wealthy class, whose fortunes fueled the Gilded Age. Titans of industry including Astors, Vanderbilts, Whitneys and Pulitzers wore Tiffany’s lavish jewels of fancy color diamonds to galas, costume balls and weddings. The legacy continues with stones of mesmerizing color and vibrancy. Ring with a round white diamond, 3.09 carats, G color, VS1, in platinum, bordered with pink diamonds in 18 karat rose gold. Bracelet of pink diamonds and round and rose-cut marquise white diamonds in platinum and 18 karat rose gold. 11
Tiffany designers capture the delicacy of lace in a Tiffany Enchant pendant of round brilliant diamonds in platinum. 13
Sparkling diamonds trace romantic patterns in Tiffany Enchant bracelets of platinum and 18 karat rose gold. 14
Yellow diamonds ignite fashion
Tiffany Yellow Diamonds exhibit a charisma that stirs the emotions. Delight mingles with desire at the sight of these sought-after stones. Facets of perfect symmetry lead the eye deep into the diamonds’ rich, saturated color that is as pure as sunlight. Necklace with 36 fancy intense Tiffany Yellow Diamonds, totaling 78.70 carats, in an exclusive, square antique modified brilliant cut inspired by the facet arrangement of the Tiffany Diamond. With 36 white diamonds in platinum and 18 karat gold. 15
Colorful gemstones accent the opulence of a period design with blossoms and butterflies. Tiffany Enchant earrings and pendant of Tiffany Yellow Diamonds, white diamonds, sapphires and tsavorites in platinum and 18 karat gold. 18
Kunzite honors the pursuit of beauty
The eminent gemologist George Frederick Kunz climbed the Ural Mountains of Russia, braved the deserts of Africa and roamed the steppes of Siberia to find the most exotic gemstones for Tiffany, where he was vice president from 1879 to 1932. But he held in special esteem the gemstones of America. In 1902, a lilac-pink stone that had been found in California, was named kunzite, for the man who made the search for beautiful gems his lifelong passion. The Tiffany Anniversary Kunzite pendant, oval, 175.51 carats, and diamonds in platinum, on a diamond and platinum chain. 19
Morganite commemorates a connoisseur
John Pierpont Morgan rose to the pinnacle of American finance in the 1890s. A collector of gemstones and devoted Tiffany customer, he commissioned gemologist George Kunz to assemble several important collections of gems, which he eventually donated to New York’s Museum of Natural History, where they may be viewed today at the Morgan Memorial Hall of Gems. Also bearing his name is morganite, the distinctive pink gemstone discovered in Madagascar and introduced by Tiffany in 1910. The Tiffany Anniversary Morganite necklace, cushion-shaped, 175.72 carats, is “tied” with a ribbon-like diamond bow centered with a Tiffany Novo® diamond, 2.0 carats, and a necklace of diamonds and platinum wire. Earrings of morganite briolettes, 54.54 total carats, with diamonds in platinum. 22
Tanzanite ascends to the height of glamour
Discovered at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, tanzanite was the first transparent blue gemstone discovery in hundreds of years. Tiffany introduced the stone in 1968. Tanzanite is exceedingly rare; it can only be found in one place, Tanzania, the country which inspired its name. The Tiffany Anniversary Tanzanite necklace with tanzanites totaling over 175.0 carats, complemented by a cascade of round brilliant diamonds, in platinum. 23
Tanzanites highlight ornate open settings with their distinctive velvety blue color. Hinged bracelet and earrings of tanzanites, diamonds and tsavorites in platinum. Ring with a tanzanite, 9.99 carats, and diamonds in platinum. 26
Tsavorite emerges with a verdant hue
In 1970, a glistening green gemstone was found at Tsavo National Park near the border of Kenya and Tanzania. Tiffany & Co. took an immediate interest, identifying it as a very rare type of garnet distinguished by an intensely rich hue. Henry B. Platt, then president of Tiffany, named it tsavorite. Set in jewels that enhanced its vibrant beauty, tsavorite was introduced to the world in 1974. An openwork motif suggests petals that unfold from a center of sumptuous green. Earrings of oval tsavorites, 10.54 total carats, with diamonds in platinum. 27
Tiffany jewelers capture a luxuriant rose warmed by the sun and misted with dew. Bracelet of Tiffany Yellow Diamonds, white diamonds, tsavorites and spessartites in 18 karat yellow gold. 29
A pendant depicts a gathering of dragonflies, a popular motif of 19th-century jewelry designers including Louis Comfort Tiffany. Diamonds, tsavorites and agate in platinum and 18 karat gold on a diamond and platinum chain. 30
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legacy gemstones of tiffany new collections 2012