Diamonds and Art Collided at the Tiffany Townhouse in Celebration of The Met 150

Last night, the scene outside a privately-owned Upper East Side townhouse likely caused passersby to wonder what, exactly, was taking place. A group of well-suited men stood outside the entrance of the Beaux-Arts-style mansion awaiting a stream of Suburbans. One by one, glamorously dressed folks were escorted to the home s French iron doors. Inside was an opulent and bejeweled affair. 

Hosted by Tiffany Co. and curator Sharon Coplan Hurowitz, members of the art community had the pleasure of enjoying both contemporary art and high jewelry within the Tiffany Townhouse. Alexandre Arnault awaited to greet guests atop the first flight of stairs in a pinstripe suit. His wife, Geraldine, was spotted on the home s fifth floor enjoying a glass of white wine further illuminated by the wide diamond bracelet that hugged her wrist. Hurowitz, donning a statement Tiffany necklace and vintage Dior, was enthusiastically walking others through twelve prints chosen from The Met 150 s limited-edition portfolio that were on display. From the wide smile and enthusiasm in her voice, it was easy to feel the pride she felt in her role as co-publisher of this edition of the portfolio. 

To her, this evening was written in the stars and rooted in a long-lasting tradition. "Tiffany Co. has always collaborated with contemporary artists. Fifty years ago, Robert Rauschenberg s Centennial Certificate hung in the windows of Tiffany Co. s Fifth Avenue Flagship," she tells Vogue. "And, we are so thrilled that the brand is continuing this tradition with their support of the release of The Met 150."

While the limited-edition portfolio has long been a museum tradition, it has evolved with the times. "50 years ago, the portfolio only featured one artist," Hurowitz says. "This year, it features the works of several artists from around the world." 

After guests admired the work displayed, they were treated to the rest of the sparkling amenities throughout the home. The Tiffany Townhouse is five floors of marbled glory. Lush florals, inspired by the jewel-toned stained glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany s famed lamps, adorn the space. Usually, the home serves as a backdrop for the New York unveiling of the 2021 Blue Book collection.

In the room adjacent to where the artwork stood, a Tiffany artist sketched concept necklaces that visualized endless imagination: how a red diamond might fit on a necklace, or how blue diamonds would shine as a bracelet, and so on. A few floors up, one was able to treat themselves to a viewing of precious stones while accompanied by Tiffany experts. 

As the night went on, guests ascended to the home s rooftop either by stairs or elevator. There awaited a finely curated dinner by Yann Nury. Artist Sarah Sze, whose work is included in The Met 150, spoke of her inspiration and interests with her tablemates over caviar and beets. Several red, white, and dessert wines floated around and continuously refilled in the long-stemmed wine glasses on the table. And, as the table began to clear and dinner came to close, a Tiffany representative brought out a black case that held something better than any dessert—a pair of winged diamond earrings which may or may not have gone home with one of the guests as the latest addition to her jewelry collection.