Those that have a love of elegance are already familiar with the name Tiffany. This company was set up in 1837 when Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young opened a store called Tiffany and Young. The store was unique in that items had costs on them that were unnegotiable. Their first day of business brought in a total of $4. 98.

That very same year, the specific shade of blue was chosen to represent the Tiffany and Young Company, this colour is still used today in their products and boxes, including Tiffany jewellery boxes.

In 1853 Charles Tiffany usurped total control of the business and it’s renamed Tiffany and Company. The first store is still used, but a 9 foot statue of Atlas holding up a clock is placed at the stores opening, giving the building a plush feel.

In 1861 the company is asked to create a presidential pitcher to be given to Abraham Lincoln. A seed pearl set is also made and the president gives it to his wife Mary Todd Lincoln.

The Tiffany Company became well known for their silver flatware in 1871 when they introduced a set with engraved birds called Audubon. This is the most popular set ever introduced.

In 1886 Tiffany jewelry actually started to take off, as the company introduced a novel engagement band setting. The Tiffany jewellery engagement band setting had 6 spikes that held the diamond prepared but also lifted it from the ring. This classic setting is still used today.

The company broadened its lines under the original owner’s son, Louis Comfort Tiffany who was well known for creating lamps and other artful pieces.

As the company has progressed so has their line of Tiffany jewelry. Tiffany jewelry helped define standards of precious metals used in jewelry that is still in use today. The company was famous for introducing designs by proficient jewellery designers like Jean Schlumberger in the latter 1950′s. His designs were so revered that the Louvre Museum in France had a display dedicated to him after his death.

Another designer, Elsa Peretti, also designed for Tiffany jewelry as well as Paloma Picasso. Both these designers are quite well known for their wonderful style and trend setting designs.

Tiffany jewelry as well as other products made by the company are well known and appreciated world wide. Having the Tiffany name represents unique design that’s always classic.

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