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Tiffany & Co.’s Chief Gemologist Tells the Stories Behind the Jewels
Victoria Reynolds, the first female chief gemologist in the brand’s history, explains the inspiration behind the 2023 Blue Book: Out of the Blue high jewelry collection.
Jellyfish brooch from the “Out of the Blue” collection.
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In 2020, Victoria Reynolds was appointed Tiffany & Co.’s chief gemologist—the first woman to serve in the role in the brand’s 183-year history. Reynolds spoke with Bloomberg on the heels of the Tiffany Landmark reopening in New York, and just as her high jewelry collection with new Chief Artistic Officer Nathalie Verdeille, “Blue Book 2023: Out of the Blue,” goes on a world tour. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
So you’ve been with Tiffany for 36 years. Tell me the story of your career.