New York City, United States
Tiffany & Co.
Partially verifiedLuxury jewellery, timepieces, gemstones, and household accessories
History
The company was established in 1837 in New York City by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young as a stationery and gift shop.
In 1841, the firm became known as Tiffany, Young & Ellis before eventually being renamed Tiffany & Co. in 1853. The brand expanded internationally by opening branches in Paris in 1850 and London in 1868, later diversifying into manufacturing and retailing of jewelry, silverware, and timepieces. Following the death of Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1902, the firm remained a prominent name in the jewelry industry, later navigating ownership changes including acquisition by LVMH in 2021.
The extended history summarises the open references listed under Sources; each statement was checked against the cited passage. Confirm key dates in period documents before relying on them.
Current watchmaking & later fate
- Since 2021, Tiffany & Co. has operated as part of the French luxury group LVMH.
- As of 2023, the brand continues to offer products including high-end jewelry, watches, and accessories.
- The flagship store at 727 Fifth Avenue in New York City remains an iconic location for the company.
As stated in the references listed under Sources, retrieved 2026-11-03. Ownership and collections change; check the maker's own announcements for the latest position.
Major innovations
- The company introduced the first retail catalog in the United States, known as the Blue Book, in 1845.
- In 1851, the company pioneered the adoption of the British sterling silver standard of 92.5% purity in the United States.
- The company is credited with introducing the six-prong engagement ring setting in 1886.
Known markings
- The company uses the trademarked "Tiffany Blue" color for its packaging and branding.
Serial numbers
No serial-number system for this maker is recorded in the cited references.
Collecting significance
The catalogued pieces listed on this page show the kinds of objects auction houses, dealers and museums attribute to this maker; each attribution is the source's own.
In the object catalogue
13 catalogued objects are recorded under Tiffany & Co.. Attributions are as given by each source and are not independent authentication.
- Ladies Tiffany & Co. Atlas 2-Hand 24mm Diamond Steel Quartz WristwatchQuartz wristwatch · 2023
- Montre de poche Tiffany & Co. / HamiltonOpen-face pocket watch · 1920
- Tall clock by Tiffany & Co.Tall clock · ca. 1882–85
- Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Dive Watch, Ref. L1720Dive watch · Circa 1990
- Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Five-Minute Repeater Conversion WristwatchFive-minute repeater conversion wristwatch · circa 1920
- Tiffany & Co. 5-Minute Repeating Hunting Case Pocket Watch5-minute repeating hunting case pocket watch · circa 1890s
- Tiffany & Co. Chronometer Mono Pusher Pocket WatchMono-pusher chronograph pocket watch · circa 1900
- Tiffany & Co. circular desk clockDesk clock
- Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Diamond Pocket WatchPocket watch · 20th Century
- Tiffany & Co. Quartz Diver's WatchDiver's watch · circa 1980
- Tiffany & Co. Silver Campaign Style Wrist WatchCampaign / trench wristwatch · Circa 1915
- Tiffany & Co. Swiss Platinum Art Deco Tank Style WristwatchArt deco tank wristwatch · Circa 1930
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- Tiffany & Co., 18k Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket WatchOpen-face pocket watch
Diagram
Sources & references
- Tiffany & Co. flagship store, Wikipedia (English), retrieved 2026-11-03 (text CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Charles Lewis Tiffany, Wikipedia (English), retrieved 2026-11-03 (text CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Tiffany & Co., Wikipedia (German), retrieved 2026-11-03 (text CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Tiffany & Co., Wikipedia (French), retrieved 2026-11-03 (text CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Charles Lewis Tiffany, Wikipedia (French), retrieved 2026-11-03 (text CC BY-SA 4.0)
Where sources disagree, the disagreement is stated rather than resolved silently.