Tiffany & co. Archive

Signature Series – Volume 29

July 7, 2025 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Quality Things

This vintage vixen promises to be your go-to statement piece. Offering premium shine and ageless appeal, this dogwood brooch is the epitome of sophisticated elegance. The warmth of 14-karat yellow gold has been expertly sculpted and contoured into the four petals of the blossom. Taking the shape of a Kousa (Cornus Kousa) dogwood, the bracts or petals do not have the characteristic notch that many associate with the flowering tree.

Nestled at the apex of the four non-notched petals is a burst of tiny stem-like structures. Many (including me) mistakenly believe that the bracts are the flower, however, the tiny stems are the actual dogwood flowers. There are between twenty-five and thirty of them in each center cluster. True to form, our brooch has twenty-nine.

The craftsmanship of this mid-size piece is superb; it was no surprise to discover the hallmark carefully etched onto the top of the pin stem. Next to the “14KT” is a crisp moniker… “Tiffany & Co.” For nearly two centuries, this is the name that has been synonymous with style, quality and timeless appeal. Dogwood flowers have long symbolized rebirth, purity and resilience. There could not be a more perfect pairing than this iconic designer with this most emblematic blossom. Priced at just $1,900.00 – make this statement piece yours today.

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

This or That – Volume 18

June 28, 2025 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Heartfelt Things

The legacy of Elsa Peretti is a thing of beauty – it’s filled with dream jobs, accolades and accomplishments. Although she was born in Italy and completed some of her studies there, she also studied abroad in Switzerland. Early in her career, she taught French. By the 1960’s and 70’s, she was modeling in New York City where she became a favorite Halstonette. She frequented Studio 54 with friends that included Andy Warhol, Liza Minelli, Cher and Donald Trump. During that time, Elsa also began designing her jewelry for fashion designers in Manhattan. She loved working with silver. Her organic, fluid designs elevated the metal from common to elegant. After being featured in Vogue and having her own boutique in Bloomingdale’s; she was scooped up by one of the most iconic names in jewelry history… Tiffany & Co.

Peretti created pieces that were sensual and modern – her designs appealed to younger generations. Elsa’s silver jewelry opened up a new price point for Tiffany, making it accessible for everyone. She designed more than thirty collections for Tiffany and most styles were produced in gold as well as silver. The Open Heart collection was one of her most successful lines and is still sought after today.

The style is effortless and chic – a stylized high-polished heart suspended from a dainty cable chain. In the past few weeks, we purchased two! Both are stunning. The first is a large (36mm at the widest point) shimmery silver pendant. Simply beautiful, it makes a statement.

It feels casual; something that you would wear with wide-leg linen pants and a loose tunic. Priced at just $365.00, it’s sure to sell. On the other end of the spectrum is an 18-karat yellow gold beauty dazzling with the brilliance of diamonds.

Smaller, this heart measures about 25mm. The silhouette is the same, offering fluid lines and organic charm. Sprinkled along the bottom are twenty-two round brilliant diamonds. This hint of sparkle elevates the pendant. Dress it up for evening appeal or dress it down for weekend fun. This gem is priced at $4,000.00. While there are no wrong choices here, I can’t help but wonder which one of these you would choose? This simple silver heart or that diamond accented golden girl? Or… perhaps you’re lucky enough to get both!

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Signature Series – Volume 26

October 18, 2024 by Joden Girl

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Baubles, Bling and Quality Things

The tradition of gifting bouquets of flowers dates back thousands of years. The ancient societies of the Greeks, Romans and Egyptians used flowers to help tell a story, as decorations in ceremonies and also to show love and affection. These traditions have remained. In fact, they’ve been adopted all around the world.

Victorians even went so far as to use flowers to convey discreet messages. Some thoughts and feelings were sent simply by the color of the blossom… red for passion and love, pink for grace and innocence, yellow for friendship and white for purity. More definitive feelings were emoted by specific buds… daffodils for unrequited love, violets for faithfulness, honeysuckle for devoted affection, and even basil for hatred.

One thing that all of those blossoms have in common is that in due time, they wither and eventually die. There is not a single botanical bud that can live forever. Perhaps that’s why many artisans have created breathtaking pieces of jewelry that showcase flowers.

This recent acquisition by the iconic Tiffany & Co. is one of the loveliest I have ever seen. Made from a beautiful combination of 18-karat yellow gold and platinum, this bouquet brings together three of the same flower. Devoid of leaves, it’s a simple trio of bursting blooms and sleek stems. Each flower is a round cluster of twenty-eight volute-shaped petals. Nestled deep with the center of the blossom is a singular round brilliant diamond surrounded by six sapphires. Combined, the three diamonds offer .12 carat of shimmering sparkle while the eighteen sapphires have a total weight of .90 carat. Small in size, this beauty can be worn with anything. Pair it with your favorite jeans, clasp it onto a silken scarf, or even clip it to a cable-knit beanie. There are as many options as there are flowers in a field.

If you’ve always wanted to give a bouquet of flowers that would last forever, what better way than with this charming brooch. Classically casual and stylishly chic, it’s priced at a bit more than a dozen roses… you can pin these flowers to your lapel for just $1,680.00. Make it yours by visiting our website or stopping by our 144 South Broad Street showroom.

“You can go to a museum and look, or come to us and touch.”

Written by Carrie Martin

Photos by Dana Jerpe

Baubles, Bling and Quality Things

Baubles, Bling and Heartfelt Things

Baubles, Bling and Quality Things

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