Alicia Keys brings the house down at jewellery gala in New York
She strode in confidently, wearing a sharply tailored Givenchy suit-no shirt, just a jacket, letting her diamonds do the talking.
Her necklace, a Jean Schlumberger 'Leaves' masterpiece, glistened on her collarbone. 'Some people want diamond rings,' she teased on Instagram, referencing her hit, If I Ain't Got You .
The guest list sparkled just as brightly as the jewellery. Anya Taylor-Joy channelled old Hollywood in 18k gold and over 10 carats of diamonds, according to Vogue .
Mikey Madison turned heads with a pendant featuring a Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond- imagine a drop of golden sunlight.
Artist Anna Weyant wore a scarlet Alexander McQueen gown with Tiffany's iconic Bird on a Rock brooch. It featured a tanzanite of over 20 carats, a stone with deep roots in Africa.
Alicia Keys took the stage and opened with Diamonds Are Forever, her voice soaring through the marble halls.
Keys then launched into a medley of her hits, including If I Ain't Got You and Girl on Fire . 'This is some timeless New York energy,' she declared, before closing with Empire State of Mind .
Movie stars, creatives, and industry titans rose to their feet, swaying to the anthem of the city that never sleeps. Tiffany's Blue Book 2025 collection, Sea of Wonder, was the night's true star.
Each piece drew inspiration from the ocean-seahorses, starfish, and waves-crafted with the brilliance that has defined Tiffany since 1837.
'Fashion is such a representation of your energy, your style and your expression of art,' Keys said.
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