Why Tiffany & Co.?
Tiffany & Co. is one of the longest standing and most iconic American jewelry brands, and since its inception in 1837 the quality of their goods, and the fame of their name, has only increased. With such a wide repertoire of jewelry crafted with a wide variety of metals, gemstones, and collections by famed designers, it is easy to see why people continue to covet, and collect, this staple of Americana.
A Brief History
Founded in 1837 by jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany and his business partner John B. Young in Brooklyn Connecticut, this future superstar brand had rather humble beginnings. Starting out as a stationary and fancy goods emporium, Tiffany & Co. moved to Lower Manhattan in 1838. By 1853, Charles Tiffany had succeeded in establishing the company’s emphasis on jewelry, shying away from its origins as a menagerie store full of luxury odds and ends.
In 1845, Tiffany & Co. released their first mail order catalog which became known as the “Blue Book,” the first instance of the brand’s use of robin’s egg blue. That particular shade of blue would later be patented and branded Tiffany Blue in 1998 and Pantone “1837 Blue” in 2001.
Over the two decades since its inception, Tiffany & Co. has remained a renowned and sought-after brand for individuals of all walks of life. From the iconic “Please Return to Tiffany” tag bracelets to their innovations with gemstones, their stunning engagement rings, and beyond, Tiffany has continued to dominate the affordable as well as the more exclusive designer jewelry trade.