TIMELESS TREASURES
Drawing upon the creative vision of revered Tiffany & Co. designer Jean Schlumberger, exceptional and extraordinary jewels marry classic Hollywood sophistication with modernity and artistry
Having elevated jewelry design to unprecedented heights, Jean Schlumberger’s tenure at Tiffany & Co. was one that was filled with iconic masterpieces that are still talked about today. His oeuvre was touched by an almost magical realism, as he tamed the wildness of nature and transformed them into glistening creations, birthing birds, exotic flowers, and fantastical sea creatures out of precious metals and stone. Women like Jackie Kennedy Onassis and Elizabeth Taylor were ardent admirers of his enchanting concoctions, as he held court at his salon, accessible via private elevator at the Tiffany & Co. flagship on Fifth Avenue up until his retirement in the 1970s.
Having been born into a prominent family of textile manufacturers in France, the gifted designer had also drawn inspiration from his roots, rendering ribbons, ropes, and tassels in gemstones and gold. One such memorable piece is the Sixteen Stone diamond ring, which intersperses diamonds with a delicate knot motif, and is now fondly part of the Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. collection. The elegant diamond parure is complemented with the Ninety-two Stone necklace, the Rope Two-row ring, as well as a matching bracelet and earrings, as modeled by the brand’s new ambassador, Anya Taylor-joy. “The House has such a long-standing history for its design and craftsmanship, and I am excited to be a part of their exceptional legacy,” shares Taylor-joy.
Ignited by Schlumberger’s artistry, and interpreted with the vision of Nathalie Verdeille, Tiffany’s chief artistic officer for jewelry and high jewelry, the collection is brought to life in this remarkable campaign. Transforming jewelry into wearable art with wit and wonder, it’s no surprise that everyone from Hollywood’s elite to the world’s royal families have long collected and coveted Schlumberger’s magnificent jewels. And with these modern and masterful iterations, his dynamic and timeless aesthetic is certain to capture the hearts of a whole new generation of glamorous and devoted clients.