On Friday night, Tiffany & Co. celebrated the launch of its 2025 Blue Book high jewelry collection “Sea of Wonder” with a gala dinner held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For many in the crowd, the black-tie occasion served as a prequel to the first Monday in May.
“It feels like a mini Met,” said actress Taylor Russell, who was dressed in a flow-y white gown by Conner Ives and several pieces of Tiffany & Co. jewelry, including a necklace of intertwined Akoya pearls and diamonds and a 9-carat diamond ring.
“ Working with them and being here has been kind of a dream true. Thinking of wearing Tiffany, as a little girl, was not even something that I ever dreamed of,” she added. “The little girl in me, her wildest dreams came true.”
For Gabrielle Union, wearing and working with the brand as an ambassador is also the culmination of a childhood dream.
“I started as a fan, you know, the girl with their face pressed against the window,” she said, wearing a statement pendant necklace from the 2024 Tiffany Blue Book Collection. “Over the years I’ve been blessed enough to be able to borrow things, and then my spouse started buying things, and it just became a really organic relationship.”
Her husband Dwyane Wade had painted one of his nails Tiffany blue for the occasion. “Just a little homage to the brand,” said the retired NBA player, who accessorized with a Tiffany brooch and watch. “I knew they were gonna focus on the jewels, so I just wanted to coordinate.”
Greta Lee had on a set from the 2025 Blue Book’s “Urchin” chapter, featuring Fancy Intense Yellow diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold and platinum.
“The aqua theme of tonight is actually very meaningful for me, because the first time that I got to wear Tiffany was the night of the Oscars last year,” said Lee, who wore Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany shell earrings for a pre-party, followed by High Jewelry pieces for the…