Orchid: New Tiffany & Co’s Frank Gehry Collection
Posted: 6/13/08Orchid is Tiffany & Co’s new collection of jewelry, a design collaboration with Frank Gehry, who is arguably one of the greatest architects of all time. The pieces, both feminine and sensual, were inspired by the graceful and exotic bloom it was named for. According to the luxe jewelry retailer, the designs “capture every twirl and droop of the mystical flower.”
The new collection includes delicate pendants, drop earrings and brooches, each crafted in fine sterling silver, or 18k yellow and white gold with pave diamonds.
If the gold and diamond pieces are a bit beyond your budget (prices go up to $6,800 for the 18k gold, diamond-paved designs,) try the Sterling Silver pieces (prices start at $125) they are just as lovely as their gold counterparts. I particularly love the Double Orchid Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver ($495 at Tiffany.com). They are just so elegant and stylish, with graceful 2.5” silver dangling orchid drops, like smooth metal curlicues that catch the light when you move. These earrings are glam enough for a night out (in a little black dress, maybe?) but also understated enough to be worn casually.