On September 18, 1837, John B. Young and Charles Lewis Tiffany founded Tiffany & Young. The flagship store was established at 259 Broadway, Corner of Warren Street, New York City. Soon after it was founded, the company has blazed the trail for innovative and elegant products that has made its mark in some Historical events. Here’s the timeline to trace the success of the company’s endeavors
In 1845, Tiffany published its first catalogue (Catalogue of Useful and Fancy Articles).
By the year 1851, Tiffany silver designs began to catch the world’s attention. The company pioneered the use of 925/1000 sterling standard, which was later officially recognized as the United States Sterling Standard.
Charles Tiffany took complete control of the company in 1853. He then renamed it as “Tiffany & Co.” A clock, supported by the nine-foot, bronze-coated wooden mythological figure of Atlas created by H.F. Metzler was mounted over the main entrance of the store. This later became as part of the trademark of the company.
Tiffany especially made a ceremonial pitcher for the investiture of then President Abraham Lincoln in 1861. The President offered his wife a Tiffany seed-pearl jewelry set.
At the Paris Exposition Universelle in 1867, Tiffany & Co. was the first American firm that won the Excellence Award for its silverware.
In 1871, Tiffany introduced its best-selling sterling silver flatware pattern, “Audubon”, which was inspired by Japanese nature paintings in the 19th century.
In 1873, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts acquired the first of countless Tiffany designs – a copper, niello, and silver Tiffany pitcher.
Tiffany purchased the Tiffany Diamond in 1878. It was one of the biggest and most superb fancy yellow diamond in the world.
In 1885, Tiffany & Co. revised the Great Seal of the United States of America, as seen today at the back of the US dollar bill.
A year after, 1886, Tiffany introduced the famous “Tiffany Setting”, which is a 6-prong diamond engagement ring.
It was in 1887 that Charles Lewis Tiffany was called as the “King of Diamonds” when he acquired some of the French Crown jewels.
In 1902, the “Tiffany Art Jewelry” department was established by Charles Tiffany’s son, Louis Comfort Tiffany.
In 1840, Tiffany moved to its present location on Fifth Avenue at 57th Street in New York City.
In 1963, the company opened its first local store outside of New York, which was situated in San Francisco.
Tiffany & Co. opened a boutique in 1972 in the Mitsukoshi Department Store, Japan.
Tiffany & Co. presented Paloma Picasso’s first collection of jewelry in 1980.
In 1986, the company expanded in the European markets, starting in the Old Bond Street in London.
The Tiffany Legacy Collection was introduced in 2003, which featured diamond wedding bands and engagement rings.
In 2005, Tiffany presented its grand collection of Swiss-made watches, which emanates style and sophistication.
Until this very day, Tiffany & Co. continues to keep its fame and reputation because of their excellent products and services. GP
