Cover Hosted by Tatler Singapore’s resident fashion monster, Adriel Chiun, an intimate fireside conversation with renowned collector Dr Karen Soh offered guests an exclusive introduction to Tiffany & Co’s newly renovated triplex boutique at Ion Orchard, while celebrating the enduring legacy of legendary jewellery designer Jean Schlumberger
Hosted by Tatler Singapore’s resident fashion monster, Adriel Chiun, an intimate fireside conversation with renowned collector Dr Karen Soh offered guests an exclusive introduction to Tiffany & Co’s newly renovated triplex boutique at Ion Orchard, while celebrating the enduring legacy of legendary jewellery designer Jean Schlumberger
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As Tiffany & Co unveils its newly renovated triplex boutique at Ion Orchard, Tatler gathers collectors and connoisseurs for an intimate fireside conversation with Dr Karen Soh, exploring the artistry of Jean Schlumberger, the enduring appeal of Tiffany high jewellery and the stories that transform exceptional jewels into lasting heirlooms
There are few names in jewellery that command the kind of reverence Tiffany & Co does. To celebrate the reopening of its newly renovated triplex flagship boutique at Ion Orchard, the Maison welcomed members of the Tatler community for an intimate evening that looked beyond exceptional gemstones and craftsmanship to the ideas that have shaped nearly two centuries of Tiffany history. Moderated by Tatler Singapore’s resident fashion monster, Adriel Chiun, the fireside conversation brought together renowned collector Dr Karen Soh for a thoughtful discussion on legacy, collecting and the enduring brilliance of Jean Schlumberger, held against the fitting backdrop of a rare exhibition of archival Schlumberger creations from the Tiffany vaults on the boutique’s High Jewellery floor.
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Founded in New York in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young, Tiffany & Co has long defined the language of modern luxury. From introducing the now-iconic Tiffany® Setting in 1886 to the instantly recognisable Tiffany Blue Box, the House has consistently shaped the way generations celebrate love, milestones and beauty. That spirit of innovation formed the foundation of the evening’s conversation, which naturally turned to the designer who arguably transformed Tiffany’s artistic identity more than any other.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest jewellery designers of the twentieth century, Jean Schlumberger joined Tiffany & Co in 1956 and became the first designer at the House permitted to sign his own creations. Rather than faithfully reproducing nature, Schlumberger interpreted it with extraordinary imagination. Birds, flowers, shells, coral, butterflies and tropical landscapes became exuberant works of wearable sculpture, realised through unexpected combinations of yellow gold, platinum, coloured gemstones, diamonds and enamel. His joyful refusal of restraint fundamentally changed what luxury jewellery could look like, and continues to influence the vocabulary of contemporary high jewellery today.
Above The newly renovated Tiffany & Co triplex boutique at Ion Orchard offers an elegant new home for the Maison’s extraordinary craftsmanship, heritage and artistry
Above Noelle Chu takes a closer look at one of Jean Schlumberger’s extraordinary creations for Tiffany & Co, where imagination, artistry and craftsmanship converge
The newly renovated Tiffany & Co triplex boutique at Ion Orchard offers an elegant new home for the Maison’s extraordinary craftsmanship, heritage and artistry
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Drawing upon her own experience as a discerning collector, Dr Soh reflected on what first drew her to Tiffany & Co and why the House continues to hold a singular place within her collection. Beyond exceptional gemstones and impeccable craftsmanship, she spoke of the trust, relationships and emotional resonance that underpin every acquisition—qualities that, over time, transform remarkable jewels into deeply personal heirlooms.
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The discussion also explored Schlumberger’s celebrated relationship with legendary tastemaker Bunny Mellon, whose lifelong love of gardens, birds and the natural world found a perfect counterpart in the designer’s imagination. Their shared appreciation for beauty helped shape some of Schlumberger’s most memorable creations, demonstrating how jewellery can become an expression of a collector’s own world as much as a designer’s vision.
Above Some Tiffany & Co creations simply belong with their collectors. This exceptional piece soon found its home with Dolly Cheong
Above Guests enjoyed elegant canapés, including this beautifully crafted beef tart, throughout the evening at Tiffany & Co’s newly renovated triplex boutique at Ion Orchard
Some Tiffany & Co creations simply belong with their collectors. This exceptional piece soon found its home with Dolly Cheong
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Guests also gained deeper insight into Tiffany’s Blue Book collection—the Maison’s annual high jewellery presentation, often described as the jewellery equivalent of haute couture. First introduced in 1845 as America’s earliest luxury mail-order catalogue, Blue Book has evolved into Tiffany’s highest expression of creativity, showcasing extraordinary gemstones and one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Today, under the artistic direction of Nathalie Verdeille, Tiffany continues to reinterpret Schlumberger’s legacy for a new generation, not by replicating his work, but by asking how his limitless imagination might have evolved in the present day.
Stephanie Lee at the Tiffany & Co and Tatler event
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If the evening proved anything, it was that Tiffany’s greatest creations have never simply been about precious materials. They are about imagination, memory and the stories that continue to unfold every time they are worn, collected and ultimately passed on. In the newly reimagined surroundings of Tiffany & Co’s Ion Orchard home, that legacy felt not only preserved, but very much alive.
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Adriel Chiun is the Branded Content Editor of Tatler Singapore.
