Tiffanys

Tiffanys is commonly used to refer to Tiffany & Co., a major American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young as a shop for stationery and silverware under the name Tiffany & Young; the business was renamed Tiffany & Co. in 1853 when Tiffany took control. Over the years, Tiffany & Co. grew into a globally recognized brand known for fine jewelry, silverware, and later watches, fragrances, and home accessories.

The brand is noted for design innovations and craftsmanship. In 1886, Tiffany introduced the Tiffany Setting, a six-prong diamond ring designed to maximize light and brilliance. The distinctive Tiffany blue, used on its packaging and branding, has become a globally recognized symbol of the house. In addition to jewelry, Tiffany has offered a range of luxury goods and has curated collections of gemstones, silver, and other luxury items.

Tiffany & Co. has been associated with notable gems, including the Hope Diamond, which the firm acquired in 1949 and later lent or donated to the Smithsonian Institution. The company also achieved broad cultural visibility through popular culture, notably the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, which helped popularize the name as a symbol of luxury.

In 2023, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton completed its acquisition of Tiffany & Co., making Tiffany part of the LVMH luxury group. The brand continues to operate a global network of stores, including its flagship presence on Fifth Avenue in New York.

Louis Comfort Tiffany and Tiffany Studios, founded by the designer Louis Comfort Tiffany, represent a separate lineage known for stained glass and decorative arts, distinct from Tiffany & Co.’s jewelry business.