This Tiffany exhibition can be described as incredibly generous. With a ticket price of only 20 yuan—which is actually fully donated—the entire Fosun Foundation has been transformed into Tiffany’s own space. This was actually my second visit to the Fosun Foundation; aside from the building itself remaining unchanged, the interior layout and appearance have been completely redesigned, bearing no resemblance to its previous state, with a one-way viewing path designed for visitors. The entire exhibition is divided into several sections: the first floor features “Dream in Blue,” showcasing numerous blue gemstone pieces (sapphires, aquamarines, moonstones, tanzanites, and blue diamonds) to present the beauty of Tiffany Blue to visitors. In fact, the arrangement of exhibits on the first floor was much more thoughtful than what I managed to capture, but since each display case was quite large and I only had a prime lens this time, I could only photograph details.
The “World of Imagination” section occupies only a small area, primarily demonstrating that Tiffany is not just a jeweler but has also appeared in numerous films and literary works.
Then, an elevator takes you directly to the third floor, which is another highlight, featuring classic masterpieces from every edition of the Blue Book from 1845 to the present. Although the display resembles store counters, the lighting and shadows have been meticulously designed, making it well worth savoring in detail.
The subsequent section, titled “Love,” features several diamond rings displayed within a vast space. The entire ambiance is beautiful, making it perfect for resting and taking photos, with a try-on service available in an adjacent small room.
Taking the elevator down to the second floor brings you to the famous “Breakfast at Tiffany” section, which recreates parts of the scene, including Tiffany’s main entrance and a taxi, making it another great spot for photography.
Passing through the main entrance leads to the Tiffany Diamond collection. The best feature of this space is the seating on both sides, allowing tired visitors to take a break. It also showcases Tiffany’s most famous yellow diamonds.
Finally, here are some tips for using a camera in the exhibition hall: due to complex on-site lighting conditions and the particularly sparkling nature of the diamonds, both focusing and metering can be very challenging. My recommendation is to go fully manual, using a shutter speed of 1/250s or faster to prevent blur from hand shake. You can open the aperture wider to increase light intake and achieve a shallower depth of field. Once the shutter speed and aperture are fixed, ISO becomes the only variable to control; you can quickly adjust the ISO according to different scenes, with a range of 100–1600 generally sufficient to meet all needs.
Photos in this post taken with a SONY A5100 + 50mm f/2.8, post-processed in Lightroom.
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