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Tiffany & Co. reveals the Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue
The new Tiffany & Co. Blue Book collection, Out of the Blue, is an aquatic fantasy featuring the world’s most exquisite jewels. Out of the Blue is the largest Blue Book collection of all time: 70 pieces unveiled this summer and another 67 arriving in the fall. Each piece was inspired by and then reinvented in the oceanic realm. It’s a deep dive into aquatic life.
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Tiffany & Co. announces the launch of the Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue, the latest expression of Tiffany’s esteemed high jewelry collection. As the first Blue Book collection designed by Nathalie Verdeille, Tiffany & Co.’s Artistic Director of Jewelry and High Jewelry, the extraordinary designs celebrate Jean Schlumberger and his fascination with the sea’s fantastic creatures. With a geometric and stylized aesthetic, each masterpiece draws inspiration from the legendary designer’s imagination and design philosophy, perpetuating and reinventing Schlumberger’s enigmatic sea symbols. Blue Book is Tiffany’s annual high jewelry line, releasing collections filled with “out-of-the-box” concepts but featuring key pieces that are true works of art.
“With the Blue Book 2023, we saw an opportunity to honor Jean Schlumberger’s legacy by giving new life to some of his most famous designs. These creations have a quality and personality distinctly Schlumberger, yet the designs are all new. We are confident he would be as pleased with each masterpiece as we are.”
Anthony Ledru, Executive Director of Tiffany & Co.
The new catalog will be released in two phases throughout 2023 with various themes that incorporate aquatic life. The summer collection will be launched with seven distinct themes: Shell, Coral, Jellyfish, Pisces, Starfish, Sea Star, and Star Urchin. The Shell theme explores the three-dimensionality of ocean-sculpted objects. One of the most versatile Shell designs is a convertible pendant with a detachable diamond brooch that reveals an impressive black opal of more than 21 carats. The Coral theme is defined by lush hues and features a variety of designs showcasing tanzanites, sapphires, and yellow diamonds. Ethereal and luminescent, a striking Jellyfish theme brooch echoes the graceful movement of a jellyfish’s tentacles.
The Pisces theme is a study of the sea, a representation of an unknown, infinite world that fascinated Jean Schlumberger. With suites featuring exceptional padparadscha sapphires, Umba sapphires, and untreated diamonds, this theme offers warm tones to complement the ocean’s cool blue. The Star Urchin theme presents a study of symmetry and form. Incorporating the drama of the sea, these designs are characterized by tanzanites and hand-carved chalcedony that mimic the spiky exterior of the Star Urchin.
An iconic silhouette of the sea, the Starfish theme reinvents the familiar creature as if entangled among rocks with opals, aquamarines, tourmalines, and beryls accented with diamonds. A diamond-intensive suite offers a unique expression of this marine creature. Furthermore, the Sea Star theme presents a field of custom-cut mother-of-pearl starfish intertwined in coral-inspired motifs, providing a snapshot of the sea’s captivating ecosystem. Extremely rare padparadscha sapphires, Umba sapphires, mother-of-pearl, and carnelians bring the Star of the Sea theme to life.
“In Jean Schlumberger’s imagination and design philosophy, the sea represented an unknown, infinite world. He choreographed unparalleled manifestations of its majesty and mystery.”
Nathalie Verdeille, Artistic Director of Jewelry and High Jewelry at Tiffany & Co.
Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue debuts this summer in an exclusive high jewelry celebration at The Landmark, the newly reopened Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue.
