STYLE Edit: Tiffany Blue Box Cafe in Hong Kong to dedicate a special menu to lovers this Valentine’s Day
Tiffany & Co.’s creations, much loved by Jackie Kennedy and Liz Taylor, remains high on the list of what women want, and the jewellery house has lined up some breathtaking gifts for the most romantic day of the year
Valentine’s Day takes a sophisticated turn in Hong Kong this year, with a special menu at the new Tiffany Blue Box Cafe dedicated to lovers.
It all started with a little “blue book” in 1845, when Charles Lewis Tiffany sent out the first mail-order catalogue to prospective clients in the United States. Inspired by the popularity of turquoise gemstones in the 19th century, Charles chose this colour for the cover of his Catalogue of Useful and Fancy Articles to capture the attention of Victorian brides, who gave their attendants a dove-shaped brooch set with turquoise as a wedding memento.
Over the next century, Tiffany’s refreshing blue became a cult shade for the jewellery house. Charles refused to sell the boxes separately, adding to their symbolism of love and luxury and making them the most desirable retail boxes in the world. Whether Jackie Kennedy or Elizabeth Taylor, influential women from all walks of life were smitten by Tiffany & Co.’s creations, presented in the now iconic blue boxes.
To this day, Tiffany jewellery remains high on the list of what women want.
For Valentine’s Day, the jewellery house has lined up some breathtaking gifts, including cool accessories for men. Its boutiques are featuring a one-of-a-kind service: illustrator Mickco will be at hand to offer GravoTouch engraving for customers. He will be designing and carving customised graphics or digital portraits.
Tiffany & Co. will also be offering a candle workshop, where guests will have the chance to make customised candles in heart and “T” shapes, and in the blue of the House of Tiffany.
The latest pieces in the Tiffany T line, Tiffany T in Color, include necklaces, bracelets and earrings adorned with inlaid stones and mother-of-pearl in a variety of materials. Some styles are accentuated with exquisite round brilliant diamonds.
There is a trove of heart- and love-themed jewellery crafted out of precious metal and presented on delicate chains, such as the Elsa Peretti Open Heart pendant. One of Tiffany’s most revered designers, Peretti began her career at the house in 1974 and is best known for her more affordable silver pieces for a younger clientele.
Another creation that embodies Tiffany’s spirit of freedom, happiness, love and strength is the Paloma Picasso Love pendant. Paloma started working with Tiffany & Co. in 1980 and was best known for her pieces made with boldly mounted large and colourful stones. Today, Paloma’s popular designs include a heart-and-arrow pendant in modern 18-carat white gold with diamonds and an amour pendant in warm 18-carat rose gold.
