Tiffany & Co. | Iconic Acquisitions
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Tiffany & Co. artisans craft over 15-carat and 20-carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamonds from a 71-carat rough stone—the largest ever discovered in Canada
NEW YORK, NY (October 19, 2023)—Today, Tiffany & Co. announces that it has acquired a rough Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond of over 71 total carats, yielding two yellow diamonds of over 15 and 20 carats each. Tiffany & Co. artisans cut each in the highly coveted classic emerald shape. Sourced in Canada, the diamond represents Tiffany’s relentless pursuit of the most exceptional gemstones that the world has to offer.
“As the world’s authority on rare gems, we are excited to announce our recent acquisition of the 71-carat yellow diamond, which represents Tiffany’s heritage of acquiring the most coveted gems on earth,” said Victoria Wirth Reynolds, Chief Gemologist, Tiffany & Co. “Impressive for its color and size, our artisans handcrafted this rough stone into two gems of unparalleled vivid yellow color and brilliance—transforming nature’s miracles through the of exceptional skill of Tiffany craftsmanship.”
As the largest rough Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond ever discovered in Canada, weighing over 71 carats, the remarkable rough gem was sustainably sourced from the Ekati Mine in the Northwest Territories of the region. It is considered a miracle of nature and is extremely rare due to its highly saturated vivid yellow hue and showcased a near-perfect octahedral shape.
The House will debut both yellow diamonds in October.
Tiffany & Co. Acquires Rare ‘Tiffany Muzo Emerald’ of Over 10 Carats, Sourced from the Famed Muzo Mines of Colombia
Tiffany & Co. announces that the House has acquired an extraordinary gemstone: an emerald of over 10 total carats. Sourced directly from Muzo Emerald Colombia, where the world’s finest emeralds are unearthed, the rare ‘Tiffany Muzo Emerald’ is named after its source, the renowned Muzo mines, located 60 miles northwest of Bogotá. The verdant stone represents Tiffany’s relentless pursuit of the most exceptional gemstones that nature has to offer.
“As the world’s authority on rare gems, we are thrilled to announce our recent acquisition of the Tiffany Muzo Emerald,” said Victoria Wirth Reynolds, Chief Gemologist, Tiffany & Co. “This remarkable stone, weighing over 10 carats, is a continuation of Tiffany’s longstanding heritage of acquiring the most coveted gemstones that Mother Nature has to offer.”
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The finest emerald ever sourced from the famed Muzo mines of Colombia is now a Tiffany & Co. emerald. Weighing over 10 carats, this rectangular square cut emerald was extracted from the historical Puerto Arturo shaft in December 2019. This emerald is rare due to its exceptionally high clarity, which provides a superior degree of transparency, which highlights its exceptional color. This emerald has no fissures and is virtually inclusion free, displaying only a few inclusions found by microscopic examination, which are consistent of those found in Colombian emeralds from the Muzo mine. Furthermore, this historic emerald showcases the perfectly saturated green color for which Muzo emeralds are so highly coveted. The unique combination of large size, provenance, color and exceptional crystal quality make it a miracle of nature and befitting of its new name: the Tiffany Muzo Emerald.
The Tiffany Muzo Emerald will debut alongside the fall launch of Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue.
Tiffany & Co. acquires bespoke curation of rare Argyle Pink Diamonds sourced from Rio Tinto’s renowned australian argyle diamond mine
NEW YORK, NY (January 23, 2023)—Today, Tiffany & Co. announces that it has acquired a final bespoke curation of rare pink diamonds from the now-closed Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia. Located in the country’s East Kimberley region, a remote area of Western Australia, the renowned mine was open from 1983 until November 2020. It was and remains virtually the only source for pink diamonds in the world. While mining has ceased, Argyle held a small cache of diamonds that were unearthed in the final mining period. In early 2022, Argyle approached Tiffany & Co., exclusively offering the House this unique collection of their remarkable diamonds. This is the first time that Argyle has curated a bespoke collection named in honor of a jeweler; the fact that Tiffany & Co. was chosen reflects the House’s position as the premier purveyor of the world’s most coveted creations and exceptional diamonds.
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“This extraordinary collection of 35 Argyle Pink™ Diamonds showcases the range of colors that Argyle diamonds are famous for, including Fancy Intense Pink, Fancy Intense Purplish Pink, Fancy Vivid Pink, Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink, Deep Pink and the rarest of all—a Fancy Red diamond,” said Victoria Wirth Reynolds, Chief Gemologist, Tiffany & Co. “Not only are they incredibly rare, but these diamonds also align perfectly with our Diamond Craft Journey initiative, whereby we provide our clients information on the provenance—or the region or countries of origin—for every newly sourced, individually registered diamond that we set in jewelry.”
In celebration of this historic acquisition, the House will present the incredibly rare Argyle Pink™ Diamonds to select clients for a limited time starting in early spring 2023 at global Tiffany High Jewelry events. These remarkable pink diamonds will also appear in carefully curated capsule collections and potentially in future Blue Book creations.
“We are delighted that this collection of rare Argyle Pink™ Diamonds, with their extraordinary Australian provenance and a story that began one and a half billion years ago, are now entrusted to the unrivaled craftsmanship of Tiffany & Co.,” said Sinead Kaufman, Chief Executive, Rio Tinto Minerals.
Due to the unique combination of extreme pressure and temperature required to form these diamonds, they are typically much smaller than 1 carat in size. Among the 35 Argyle Pink™ Diamonds acquired by Tiffany & Co., three are over 1 carat—representing rarity within rarity. Every diamond within the Argyle Pink™ Diamonds: The Tiffany Collection will have both a Tiffany Diamond Certificate and an Argyle Pink™ Diamonds Certificate.
About Tiffany & Co.
Tiffany & Co., founded in New York City in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany, is a global luxury jeweler synonymous with elegance, innovative design, fine craftsmanship and creative excellence.
With more than 300 retail stores worldwide and a workforce of more than 13,000 employees, Tiffany & Co. and its subsidiaries design, manufacture and market jewelry, watches and luxury accessories. Nearly 5,000 skilled artisans cut Tiffany diamonds and craft jewelry in the Company’s own workshops, realizing the brand’s commitment to superlative quality.
Tiffany & Co. has a long-standing commitment to conducting its business responsibly, sustaining the natural environment, prioritizing diversity and inclusion, and positively impacting the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Tiffany & Co. and its commitment to sustainability, please visit tiffany.com.
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