Tiffany & Co. is one of the most prominent purveyors of luxury goods in the United States, and has long been an important arbiter of style in the design of diamond engagement rings. A young Franklin Delano Roosevelt proposed to his future wife, Eleanor, with a Tiffany ring in 1904. Vanderbilts, Whitneys, Astors and members of the Russian imperial family all wore Tiffany & Co. jewelry. And Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis preferred Tiffany china for state dinners at the White House.
Although synonymous with luxury today, the firm started out rather modestly. Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young founded it in Connecticut as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” in 1837, at a time when European imports still dominated the nascent American luxury market. In 1853, Charles Tiffany — who in 1845 had launched the company’s famed catalog, the Blue Book, and with it, the firm’s signature robin’s-egg blue, which he chose for the cover — shifted the focus to fine jewelry.
In 1868, Tiffany & Co. gained international recognition when it became the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. From then on, it belonged to the pantheon of American luxury brands.
At the start of the Gilded Age, in 1870, Tiffany & Co. opened its flagship store, described as a "palace of jewels" by the New York Times, at 15 Union Square West in Manhattan. Throughout this period, its designs for silver tableware, ceremonial silver, flatware and jewelry were highly sought-after indicators of status and taste. They also won the firm numerous accolades, including the grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition of 1878. Among the firm’s glittering creations from this time are masterworks of Art Nouveau jewelry, such as this delicate aquamarine necklace and this lavish plique-à-jour peridot and gold necklace, both circa 1900.
When Charles Lewis Tiffany died, in 1902, his son Louis Comfort Tiffany became the firm’s design director. Under his leadership, the Tiffany silver studio was a de facto design school for apprentice silversmiths, who worked alongside head artisan Edward C. Moore. The firm produced distinctive objects inspired by Japanese art and design, North American plants and flowers, and Native American patterns and crafts, adding aesthetic diversity to Tiffany & Co.’s distinguished repertoire.
Tiffany is also closely associated with diamonds, even lending its name to one particularly rare and exceptional yellow stone. The firm bought the Tiffany diamond in its raw state from the Kimberley mines of South Africa in 1878. Cut to create a 128.54-carat gem with an unprecedented 82 facets, it is one of the most spectacular examples of a yellow diamond in the world.
In a broader sense, Tiffany & Co. helped put diamonds on the map in 1886 by introducing the American marketplace to the solitaire diamond design, which is still among the most popular engagement-ring styles. The trademark Tiffany® Setting raises the stone above the band on six prongs, allowing its facets to catch the light. A lovely recent example is this circa-2000 platinum engagement ring. Displaying a different design and aesthetic (but equally chic) is this exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the 1930s.
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$1,300 / set
Le Tallec x Tiffany & Co. Porcelain Plates, 4
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Le Tallec x Tiffany & Co. Porcelain Plates, hand painted gilt Greek Mythology designs around rim, gorgon head to center, inscribed "Tiffany & Co / Private S...
Porcelain
Olympian by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 252 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
The incredible multi-motif Olympian pattern, which was introduced by Tiffany & Co. in 1878, is the most elaborate and complex of all Tiffany flatware designs. Each piece of Olympian ...
Sterling Silver
Set of Four Translucent Crystal Brandy Snifter by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of four brandy snifters were realized by the fabled American company Tiffany & Co. They feature circular bases; cylindrical stems (that flare slightly at their apex...
Crystal
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany American Modern Classical Sterling Silver Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern Classical sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Curved sides with incised linear border at rim. Round and cast foot with rinceaux openwork. Fully marked...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Blackberry Pattern Berry Casserole Spoon
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique sterling silver berry casserole spoon by Tiffany & Co. in the blackberry pattern. Monogram appears to be MFA Tiffany's Blackberry pattern was introduced in 1875. This s...
Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian Period Sterling Silver Tiffany English King Sauce Ladle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Antique, Victorian Period, sterling silver sauce ladle, Tiffany and Co., New York, Ca. 1885. Lovely design. Measures almost 7 1/2 inches long x 2 3/4 inches deep across the bowl of t...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1921 Centerpiece Bowl in Kings Pattern
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co large sterling silver centerpiece bowl in pattern number 19839G from 1921 and in the celebrated Kings pattern. Designed with a turned-over rim, decorated with a scroll b...
Silver, Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & CO. Vintage Sterling Silver Pierced Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Victoria, BC
A refined example of mid-20th century American luxury, this Tiffany & Co. sterling silver tray embodies understated elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Designed with a finely execut...
Silver
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 52 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Leaf Form Jewelry Trinket Dish or Catchall Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco period sterling silver leaf-shaped catchall tray or jewelry dish By Tiffany & Co. (signed to the underside) USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 3"W x 3.25"D x 0.5"H...
Sterling Silver
Olympian by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Set of 8 Iced Tea Spoons New Unused
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Olympian by Tiffany and Co. sterling silver set of 8 Iced Tea Spoons, 7 1/2". This set is new and unused, with no monograms, in pristine condition. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed!
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver and Crystal Flask, Tiffany and Co., 1893
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver and crystal flask, Tiffany and Co., 1893. Decorated with aquatic motifs, including waves and bubbles Made for the 1893 Chicago World's ...
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Large Tea Tray #6682-4278 #2689
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Chrysanthemum by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver large and impressive antique tea tray with handles. The tray is marked #6682-4278 with "T" date ...
Sterling Silver
Shell and Thread by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 88 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Shell & Thread was first introduced by Tiffany in 1905. Its design is typical of patterns made in England during the long reign of King George III. The raised-border edges, which acc...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Blackberry Sterling Silver Coffeepot
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Blackberry sterling silver coffeepot. Made by Tiffany by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Upward tapering bowl and hinged and domed cover with ball finial. C-scroll handle and cur...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Gilt Sterling Silver Chocolate Pot
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unusual and fine quality Vermeil Tiffany & Co. sterling silver chocolate pot with turned wood handle and finial set into decorative appliqué. Cut-...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowl featuring a shallow circular form with a finely pierced gallery rim in a repeating clover and geometric motif. The clean polished inter...
Sterling Silver
A Large and Impressive Tiffany Sterling Punch Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An impressive and heavy sterling silver punch bowl by Tiffany and Co, designed by William Thomas Lusk, 1950's The elegant styled large bowl is 13 inches in Diameter, 8.5 inches tall...
Sterling Silver
Florentine by Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 160 Pcs
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
In 1847, Tiffany & Co. introduced its first sterling silver flatware pattern. The world quickly took notice. Since then their extensive collection of exclusive designs has come to sp...
Sterling Silver
$3,400 / set
Pair of Sterling Silver Tiffany Leaf Dishes
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a pair of sterling silver leaf dishes by the world renowned Tiffany & Company. These dishes are quintessential Mid-Century modern in their simplicity and shape....
Sterling Silver
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Tiffany Gilded Age Sterling Silver Bonbon Scoop
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver bonbon scoop. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Trefoil bowl and open scrollwork and flowers. Terminal in form of torch-bearing, dra...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany Sterling Silver Bowl in Classic Clover Pattern
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Clover sterling silver bowl. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tapering sides and turned-down rim with bunched blossoms. A beautiful piece in this gilded age high-low pattern that c...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Baby Cup with Bold Wave Edge
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver baby cup. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York. Tapering with interior reeded rim; cast low-relief border of imbricated chevrons at base. Double ...
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany Centerpiece
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We are honored to offer you this sterling silver Tiffany centerpiece from the late nineteenth century. Just an exquisite piece of sterling silver hollowware...
Sterling Silver
$44,500 / set
Tiffany & Co. Silver-Gilt Finger Bowls
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
The most exquisite flatware and hollowware sets of Belle Époque were unequivocally crafted in America with the greatest American craftsman being Tiffany & Co. The very best of Ti...
Silver
Tiffany & Co.New York Evening Bag Enamel Sterling Silver made by Salimbeni
By Salimbeni, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Firenze, FI
Oval evening bag in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire enamelled stripes in Art Deco style. Measurement cm. 5.5 x 10 x 14.8, interior with ground mirror. Weight gr. 748. Created in 1...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany & Co New York Gilt Brass Decorative Pair of Plate
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting the exquisite Tiffany Studios New York Arts & Crafts Bronze Dore Gold Dish Bowl, Model 1708. This round catch-all plate exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and elegance...
Brass
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Tableware/ Barware Serving Dish
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Tableware/Barware Serving Dish. Crafted to perfection, this dish bears the distinguished maker's ma...
Sterling Silver
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Large Sterling Silver Porringer
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed vintage silver porringer. By Tiffany & Co. In sterling silver. With a tab handle. Marked to the underside of the handle. Simply wonderful Tiffany design! Date...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany Edwardian Classical Silver Overlay Trivet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Classical glass trivet with engraved silver overlay. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1911. Round with concentric overlay ornament: Central rondel engraved with interl...
Sterling Silver
Antique English Hand Painted Service Plates Set of Eight
By Tiffany & Co., Copeland Spode
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of eight hand painted English service dinner plates by Copeland Spode, made for Tiffany & Co., NYC. Each one hand painted with a basket of fruit and leaves signed by the artist...
Porcelain
Tiffany & Co. Mixed-Metal Teapot
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mixed-Metal Sake Form Teapot Tiffany & Co. Dated 1887 This exceptionally rare mixed-metal teapot is a stunning example of Tiffany & Co.'s magnificent craftsmanship and innov...
Sterling Silver, Copper
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 51 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...
Sterling Silver
Olympian, Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service 53 Pieces Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb Olympian by Tiffany & Co. sterling silver flatware set, 53 pieces. This set includes: 12 large dinner size knives with stainless blunt blades, 10 1/4" 12 dinner size forks, 7...
Sterling Silver
Winthrop by Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 65 pcs Dinner E Mono
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Introduced in 1909, Winthrop is one of Tiffany's most refined and elegant designs. It is comprised of subtle Neoclassical details, including laurel branches and ribbon accents. Tiffa...
Sterling Silver
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Salt & Pepper Shakers Mid-Century Modern
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Tiffany & Co. sterling silver salt and pepper shakers, made in Denmark, and in Mid-Century Modern Style with a beautiful geometric design. Each measures 3 7/8'' in heigh...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co silver and turquoise blue enamel wrapped gift charm
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in York, GB
Tiffany & Co silver and turquoise blue enamel wrapped gift charm A boxed Tiffany & Co silver and turquoise blue enamel wrapped gift charm, stamped "T & CO. 925" in very good conditi...
Silver
$4,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Tiffany American Art Deco Unusually Tall Cocktail Cups
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Art Deco sterling silver cocktail cups. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1917. Conical bowl mounted to knop; tall baluster stem and raised and stepped foot. Unusually t...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1898 Clover Bowl in Art Nouveau Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver Clover bowl in pattern number 13780 from 1898 and in Art Nouveau style with clover and fruit motifs. It measures 10'' in diameter by 2 2/3'' in height, ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Provence by Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Flatware Set 8 Service 54 Pieces
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Provence by Tiffany - Eighteenth century France was the inspiration for this pattern - rich, yet much less formal and ornate than most design patterns of the period. The name is most...
Sterling Silver
$5,988Sale Price|25% Off
Tiffany & Co. 1900 Charles L Tiffany Edwardian Art Nouveau Sterling Trumpet Vase
By Charles L. Tiffany, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Trumped vase designed by Tiffany & Co. Beautiful antique trumpet vase made at the Tiffany studios in New York city, between the 1900 and 1901. ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Tiffany & CO Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern bowl by Tiffany & Co. measures 8 inches in diameter and 3 inches high. Crafted in sterling silver, the design is clean and minimalist, with a beautifu...
Sterling Silver
Rare Set of 12 Sterling Silver Tiffany & Co Olive Forks
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Rare set of 12 hand hammered finish olive or pickle forks. Weighing 200 grams in total
Sterling Silver
Collection of Three Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Serving Pieces. 20th Century.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant collection of three Tiffany & Co. sterling silver serving pieces, representing classic American silver craftsmanship of the early to mid-20th century. The group includes: ...
Sterling Silver
$4,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Tiffany Wave Edge Sterling Silver Water Pitcher
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Wave Edge sterling silver water pitcher. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1885. Globular bowl with drum-form neck, small lip spout, and scroll bracket handle. Chased bands with ...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1950 Bowl in Mid-Century Modern Style
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bowl in pattern number 23617 from the early 1950s and in Mid-Century Modern, geometrically beautiful style and design. It measures 7 3/4'' in diameter b...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Dish
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant sterling silver dish by Tiffany & Co., beautifully crafted in a refined neoclassical style. The wide rim is decorated with finely engraved oval medallions connected by...
Sterling Silver
Windham by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 71 pcs Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. Windham was first introduced by Tiffany in 1923. It w...
Sterling Silver
San Lorenzo by Tiffany and Co Sterling Silver Flatware Service Set 111 Pc Dinner
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Designed with an eye for balance and proportion, each piece of Tiffany & Co. flatware is a masterpiece of form and function. SAN LORENZO (c. 1916) San Lorenzo was introduced by Tiffa...
Sterling Silver
$6,240Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany American Large and Modern Sterling Silver Oval Serving Tray
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Large and Modern sterling silver serving tray. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1923. Oval with deep well, wide shoulder, and molded rim. Fully marked including maker’s stam...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Paperweight weighted & unengraved
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Huntington, NY
Tiffany &co Sterling Silver paperweight Never before engraved. This weighted sterling silver paperweight makes a great gift for someone who has everything. A Classic design
Sterling Silver
Very Large & Super Sumptuous Tiffany Victorian Centerpiece Bowl
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very large and super sumptuous sterling silver centerpiece. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Oval bowl with restrained Classical egg-and-dart rim. Undulating shoulder and ...
Sterling Silver
Antique Tiffany & Co Silver Soldered 90-30 Silver Plated Cheese Butter Dish
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Tiffany & Co Silver Soldered 90' 30 Silver Plated Cheese Butter Dish. Item features scrollwork decorated rim and base, removable pierced catcher, original hallmark. Original ...
Silver Plate
Antique Tiffany Victorian Classical Sterling Silver Magnifying Glass
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical sterling silver magnifying glass. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1900. Round lens in sterling silver frame with chased scrolls, flowers, and diaper. Ha...
Sterling Silver
Faïence Tiffany & Co Wine Cooler Hand Painted with Floral Motifs in France
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A faïence Tiffany & Co. wine cooler from the 20th century, hand-painted in France. Created in France for Tiffany & Co, this faïence wine cooler features an oblong shape made of three different compartments. Showcasing a floral décor on the sides and flanked with petite handles, the cooler is marked "Hand Painted in France for Tiffany and Co...
Faience
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Loupe Magnifying Glass, 20th Century
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in York, GB
Tiffany silver loupe magnifying glass A tiffany sterling silver loupe magnifying glass Hallmarks and makers marks are present and clear. This magnifier is in good used conditio...
Silver
Antique 20thC American Solid Silver Ashtray & Match Box Holder By Tiffany & Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th Century American solid silver ashtray and matchbox holder by Tiffany & Co. The circular ashtray features three cigar rests and a richly decorated raised border with ...
Silver
1947-55 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Deco-Art Moderne Letter Opener
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Tiffany & Co. sterling silver letter opener, 1947-1955. Art Deco-Art Moderne design. Marked 17218B / 8435 with hallmark "m" for 1947-1955. Denting on handle & scratches from use. Sty...
Sterling Silver
Elegant Mid-Century Sterling Silver Candlesticks by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A refined pair of Tiffany & Company candlesticks, crafted in sterling silver during the Mid-Century era. Each measures 7 inches tall and is notably not weighted, showcasing the q...
Sterling Silver
$1,100
Sterling Tiffany Compote
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
There’s nothing like the understated elegance of a Tiffany & Company sterling silver piece. World renowned for their sterling hollowware, each piec...
Sterling Silver