Teyana Taylor Wears Archival Tiffany & Co. Palladium at the Golden Globes
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At the Golden Globes, Teyana Taylor appeared wearing a pair of archival Tiffany & Co. earrings from the late 1940s, drawing attention to a material rarely discussed outside specialist jewelry circles: palladium.
The earrings, set with and colored diamonds, were produced during a period when platinum was unavailable for decorative use. During World War II, platinum was reserved for military and industrial applications, forcing jewelry houses to seek alternatives that could meet structural and aesthetic requirements. Palladium, discovered in the early nineteenth century, entered fine jewelry at this moment out of necessity rather than fashion.
Visually close to platinum, palladium allowed jewels to maintain the clean, diamond – focused designs associated with high jewelry of the era. Its physical properties – lighter weight and natural resistance to tarnish – made it suitable for intricate settings, even if it proved more difficult to work with due to its softness. Once platinum returned to civilian use after the war, palladium gradually receded from mainstream production, which is why pieces from this period remain relatively uncommon.
The earrings worn by Teyana Taylor also reflect Tiffany & Co.’s long – standing access to exceptional gemstone. Over time, the brand has been responsible for introducing and naming stones such as kunzite, morganite, tanzanite, and tsavorite, reinforcing its role not only as a jeweler but as a contributor to modern gemology. In palladium settings, diamonds benefit from reduce overall weight and the metal’s hypoallergic qualities – details that matter in archival high jewelry intended to be worn, not simply displayed.
Taylor paired the earrings with a custom couture gown by Schiaparelli, keeping the focus on structure, material, and precision rather than overt embellishment. Her jewelry choices throughout the awards season have followed the same logic.
At the Critics’ Choice Awards, she wore diamond Tiffany studs with a tailored Saint Laurent suit and black leather gloves, finishing the look with a Jean Schlumberger sixteen – stone ring placed deliberately over a gloved pinky finger. The gesture was restrained and international, aligning archival craftsmanship with a modern wardrobe without theatrical framing.
This season also marks a turning point in Taylor’s acting career. Her role alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, in One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, has positioned her as a serious awards – season presence. Her red-carpet appearances reflect the same clarity: pieces chosen for their provenance, material logic, and relevance to jewelry history.
Rather than relying on spectacle, the Tiffany palladium earrings introduced a precise historical reference – one tied to material scarcity, technical decision – making, and design continuity. In doing so, they demonstrated how archival jewelry can function as a living record of the conditions under which it was made.
