EPIPHANY OF TIFFANY

I was inspired to write this poem after a visit to Vision and Virtuosity Exhibition

at the Saachi Gallery in London in 2022

Tiffany Jewellery began in 1845

To harness the luminescence of

Diamonds brilliance never denied

Raised from the darkest coldest depths

Wherein for aeons rocks formed

In so many different shapes light can reflect

Jagged opaque sharpened edges explored

Embedded and laid in waiting

Discovered then unearthed ready for alchemy

Magically cut so exquisitely pulsating

Redesigned so intricately so satiny

To capture sunlight to marvel through

A prism of colours shards so bright

Inherently their construct can appear as dew

White red yellow green or blue

Without censure blindingly shine

Jewellery adorning our bodies

In magnificent clustered displays

Shimmering and sparkling that embodies

Awestruck delight flawlessly perfected splays

Illuminating our presence almost our creator's light

Their wonder of incandescence

Evoking an elusive je ne sais quoi's right

A tangible sense of elegance inimitable style

Joyous joi de vivre life so excitingly bright

Diamonds appear as starlight tears

From ethereal god's and goddesses

Bequest upon us to be enthralling seers

Arresting our eyes with inspiration immodestly

Jewel laden pieces exquisite timeless designs

Encrusted sapphires rubies emeralds indestructible treats

Rings to propose or marry by promises entrusted

Sealing the eternal proof of love unbeaten

Devotion to demonstrate caring and sharing

A necklace a bracelet to adorn

A silk swanlike neck or arm baring

Enhancing haute couture elegantly worn

Adorning and adoring celebrity's fame profile

Their wealth to enhance and sustain

Which liked to be aspired to attain somewhat beguiled

Jewels so precious their value maintained

Some may seen as out of reach

Yet just to see and admire them

In their pleasure we are steeped

We succumb to not resist magnetic gems

They are love they are artistry

Sophisticated and appealing

Drawn by nature so delicately

An affair never to cease and proves healing

Diamonds are forever through eternity

The universe's demonstration ever revealing

Of its wonders and precious resources purposefully

The epiphany of Tiffany's Vision and Virtuosity's meaning

Superlatively illustrates nature and art intertwined

Gemstones continuity of influence and beauty sublime

Their inherent reason to celebrate forever inspiring mankind

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