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Tiffany & Co. Archival Jewels Bring Life to ‘Frankenstein’
Guillermo del Toro’s 2025 “Frankenstein” will feature 27 jewels and objects from the storied brand, including pieces from its archives.
PHOTO Mia Goth, who plays Elizabeth Lavenza in “Frankenstein,” wears Tiffany & Co.’s archival Favrile beetle necklace in the film.
PHOTO An archival Tiffany & Co. necklace designed by Meta Overbeck in 1914 with Favrile glass beetle motifs based on scarabs and gold.
New York—Tiffany & Co. has announced that it is bringing a curation of rare archival masterworks and contemporary high jewelry to film for the first time, as several pieces are set to appear in the new “Frankenstein” movie.
The nearly 200-year-old brand has opened its archives to provide storied jewelry, accessories, and silver objects, as well as contemporary high jewelry and original designs for its collaboration with the film’s costume department.
Many of the historic jewels have never been worn in modern times, the jeweler said.
The new film by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, set to be released later this year, is an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic 19th century horror novel by the same name.
With the retelling set in the 1850s, the inclusion of Tiffany & Co. archival designs and historical objects brings authenticity and depth to the narrative, said the brand.
“Frankenstein continues Tiffany & Co.’s legacy of contributing to the world of cinema—not simply as adornment, but as a storytelling layer, helping bring unforgettable characters and screen moments to life through the enduring language of Tiffany jewelry,” said Christopher Young, vice president and creative director of Tiffany Patrimony and Global Creative Visual Merchandising at Tiffany & Co.
The nearly 200-year-old brand has opened its archives to provide storied jewelry, accessories, and silver objects, as well as contemporary high jewelry and original designs for its collaboration with the film’s costume department.
Many of the historic jewels have never been worn in modern times, the jeweler said.
The new film by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, set to be released later this year, is an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic 19th century horror novel by the same name.
With the retelling set in the 1850s, the inclusion of Tiffany & Co. archival designs and historical objects brings authenticity and depth to the narrative, said the brand.
“Frankenstein continues Tiffany & Co.’s legacy of contributing to the world of cinema—not simply as adornment, but as a storytelling layer, helping bring unforgettable characters and screen moments to life through the enduring language of Tiffany jewelry,” said Christopher Young, vice president and creative director of Tiffany Patrimony and Global Creative Visual Merchandising at Tiffany & Co.
Elizabeth Lavenza, played by Mia Goth, wears the archival “Wade” necklace circa 1900
The “Wade” necklace with 40.45 carats of European-cut diamonds, gold, and platinum
The on-screen collection features 27 pieces of jewelry and objects, including necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, brooches, pendants, sterling silver objects, a hair comb, and a pocket watch.
Of those, 10 are historic jewels, six are archival silver objects, six are contemporary creations, and five are original designs crafted for the film.
The combination of archival pieces, contemporary high jewelry, and newly crafted designs enhance the film’s themes of innovation, duality, and transformation, said Tiffany & Co.
Highlights include pieces designed by former Tiffany Art Jewelry Director Julia Munson and her successor Meta Overbeck under the direction of Louis Comfort Tiffany, the brand’s pioneering art director who is celebrated for his bold experimentation and reverence for nature.
For the film, Costume Designer Kate Hawley combined bespoke textile designs inspired by organic forms with meticulously curated jewels to ensure that each element helps express each character’s inner world.
Nearly all of the Tiffany & Co. jewelry is worn by Mia Goth, who plays Elizabeth Lavenza. Charles Dance, who plays Leopold Frankenstein, wears the pocket watch.
Hawley also designed original jewelry for the film that was crafted by Tiffany & Co. in the Tiffany High Jewelry workshop in New York City.
“Having Tiffany & Co. as a collaborator was an honor that was deeply moving for my entire crew. It was a recognition of our craft and added a new artistic dimension,” said Hawley.
“Tiffany’s jewelry became its own creative contribution, similar to hair design, makeup, wardrobe, sets, and props, and was integral to completing the design space. It was not just an accessory but an essential element specifically to Elizabeth’s character, enhancing the color palette and overall interpretation of her world.”
By bringing its high jewelry expertise to this reimagining of a literary classic, Tiffany & Co. said it reaffirms its place at the epicenter of art, history, and culture.
“Frankenstein” stars Goth, Dance, Oscar Isacc, Jacob Elordi, and Christopher Waltz.
It is set to be released in select theaters on Oct. 17 and globally on Netflix on Nov. 7.
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