The World of Tiffany

Every story has a beginning. Discover how Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 and how it evolved into a luxury House renowned the world over for extraordinary jewels, relentless innovation and exceptional craftsmanship.

An Iconic Heritage

Journey through 185 years of remarkable milestones. Meet Charles Lewis Tiffany, the man who started it all, and discover how icons of the House, from awe-inspiring gemstones like the Tiffany Diamond to the first Blue Book and Blue Box, came to be.

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The Diamond Kings

Founder Charles Lewis Tiffany introduced the first major gemstones to the U.S., earning Tiffany & Co. the moniker of “The Diamond Kings” in the press. This continued with the introduction of the Tiffany® Setting engagement ring in 1886, the ultimate expression of true love.

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The Tiffany Blue Box®

Since its debut in the mid-19th century, the Tiffany Blue Box® has been an object of desire. It is instantly recognized as a symbol of dreams and a marker of life’s most meaningful moments—and there is no box that makes hearts beat faster.

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Designers of Note

Meet the legendary designers behind some of Tiffany’s greatest creations.

Elsa Peretti®

Few designs maintain their style and beauty for decades; but Peretti’s organic, tactile jewelry and home objects are as modern today as ever.

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Jean Schlumberger

With his playful interpretation of nature’s wonders and reverence for shape and form, Schlumberger’s mesmerizing jewelry celebrates fantasy, wit and curiosity.

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Paloma Picasso®

Her expressive use of vibrant color and ability to find beauty in unexpected places make Paloma Picasso’s jewelry designs eternally sophisticated.

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The Magical Windows of Tiffany

The legendary window displays at Tiffany & Co. boutiques around the world have captured the public’s imagination for over a century.

Photograph by Ricky Zehavi

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