The latest edition fuses fine jewelry and bronze sculpture in a limited series of handcrafted works.
Tiffany & Co. has unveiled its latest project with contemporary artist Daniel Arsham: a series of handcrafted bronze vessels, each encasing a limited-edition HardWear necklace. The collaboration continues an ongoing dialogue between the jeweler and Arsham’s signature “Future Relics” aesthetic, as seen in previous pieces like the Bronze Eroded Tiffany Blue Box and Arsham’s eroded Venus of Arles sculpture.
The collaboration centers on 39 sculptures, each a patinated bronze vessel meticulously finished at Arsham Studio in New York City. Within each “eroded penny” lies the limited-edition Tiffany & Arsham Studio HardWear necklace. This bespoke piece, crafted in 18k white gold, is set with over 1,000 diamonds totaling more than 6 carats, and over 500 tsavorites weighing more than 3 carats, offering a reimagining of the coveted Tiffany HardWear necklace design.
This partnership draws a distinct line between Arsham’s fascination with the erosion of everyday objects and Tiffany’s own historical connections to American currency design. Arsham’s “Study of the Eroded Penny” dates back to 2013, predating his 2021 collaborations with Tiffany. The concept finds a parallel in Tiffany’s 1885 redesign of the United States’ Great Seal, which appeared on the reverse of American currency. The inclusion of tsavorites, a gemstone introduced by Tiffany in 1974, provides a subtle nod to both the bronze patina of the vessel and Arsham Studio’s recognizable green hue.
Each of these exclusive works is delivered in a custom Tiffany Blue art-handling crate, accompanied by a matching blue box and dual-branded white gloves. This release builds on the successful collaborations between Tiffany & Co. and Daniel Arsham since 2021, including eroded Tiffany Blue Boxes and other artistic interventions. The ongoing series demonstrates Tiffany’s strategic embrace of contemporary art to redefine luxury and engage a discerning, culturally astute audience.
The “Bronze Eroded Penny Vessel” and its hidden HardWear necklace serve as a thoughtful commentary on the enduring value of both art and luxury goods. By transforming a ubiquitous object like a penny into a “future relic,” Arsham and Tiffany invite contemplation on permanence and decay, while simultaneously elevating an everyday symbol into a highly coveted piece of art and jewelry. This collaboration signals a continued trend of luxury brands intertwining with fine art to create pieces that transcend traditional categories, offering collectors not just an object but a narrative on time, heritage, and artistic vision.
