The Journey of a Jewel

How fascinating are these studio shots of a Tiffany & Co. craftsman creating one of their iconic brooches?  When I’m walking through the jewelry shop I rarely stop to think of the artisan behind the curtain.  From the inspection of the 40-carat tanzanite under the microscope to the sculpting of the metal bow and placement of all those tiny diamonds, one piece must take hours on end!  Thank you Tiffany’s for reminding me that jewelry truly is wearable art.