As elusive and exclusive as a Pikachu in the wild, this unexpected 2023 collaboration is sure to turn the heads of jewelry lovers and art collectors alike.

Did you ever think you'd see a blue Pokéball from Tiffany? Neither did we. In one of the most unlikely mergers of the year, the Pokémon universe has collided with the world of Tiffany - in a gallery-worthy collaboration with contemporary artist Daniel Arsham.

The unexpected three-way collaboration, due to be unveiled later this month, is a re-imagining of Arsham's iconic Pokémon art exhibition 'A Ripple in Time', which was on display in Japanese galleries last year. This time, however, the legendary cartoon empire will be brought to life in the form of jewelry creations made with meticulous Tiffany craftsmanship. In Arsham's words, the capsule "stages a new narrative" in the way it re-contextualizes its reference. "With Pokémon and Tiffany itself, there is a sense of cultural permanence," he adds.

The collection includes nine designs, from pendants to necklaces, depicting the Pokémon characters - Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, Jigglypuff, Cubone or Mew - in silver with diamond accents. To get your hands on one of the rare Poké Balls, you'll need to opt for the unique 18-karat yellow gold Pikachu pendant, while the sterling silver models are housed in equally desirable Tiffany Blue Boxes with logo embossing.

One thing's for sure: the stakes just got higher for any Pokémon collector.