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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Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Tiffany and Co set designed by Elsa Peretti in 18K yellow gold featuring a sculptural wave bangle bracelet with flowing organic form. The bangle weighs 19.86 grams with seaml...
Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Wave Five-Row Wire Bangle Bracelet 18K Yellow Gold
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This authentic Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Wave five-row bangle bracelet is a breathtaking example of one of the most celebrated and iconic designs in the history of fine jewelry, featuring the legendary Wave collection's signature fluid, undulating form that has captivated collectors and jewelry lovers worldwide since its creation. The bracelet consists of five slim, gently curved bands of warm 18 karat yellow gold that flow and weave alongside one another in a graceful, organic arrangement that evokes the effortless movement of a wave on water. Each individual band curves and undulates with a beautifully fluid quality, and together the five bands create a wide, sculptural composition on the wrist that is simultaneously bold and delicate, substantial and airy. The polished yellow gold surface of each band catches light with a warm, glowing luminosity that shifts and moves beautifully as the bracelet drapes naturally on the wrist. The genius of Elsa Peretti's design lies in its perfect balance of simplicity and sophistication — the Wave bangle achieves an extraordinary visual impact through pure form alone, with no gemstones or ornamentation required to make it one of the most recognizable and coveted designs in the Tiffany archive. The five-row configuration gives the bracelet a generous, layered presence on the wrist that feels both modern and timelessly elegant. The warm 18 karat yellow gold construction speaks to the exceptional quality and enduring value of this iconic piece. Rare, iconic, and deeply collectible, this Elsa Peretti Wave bangle...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,495
W 0.69 in L 7.5 in
Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti Wave 3 Row Bangle Bracelet, 18k Yellow Gold, 7.5 Inch
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.
Located in McLeansville, NC
Circumference: 7.5 inches Width: 11/16 in. Weight: 7.3 dwts. / 11.4 grams Stamps "Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti 750" w/ box SKU: B1340 A Couple Of Things to Note: * This is a vi...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elsa Peretti 18K Gold Five Row Wave Bracelet for Tiffany & Co.
By Elsa Peretti
Located in New Hope, PA
Elsa Peretti designed this fluid Five Row Wave bracelet for Tiffany & Co using 18 karat gold and a design that brings to mind ocean waves, at the start of her partnership with Ti...
18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Knot Double Row Hinge Bangle
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
Here we have a iconic piece from the world renowned jewellery designer, Tiffany & Co. This 18ct yellow gold bangle forms part of their 'Tiffany Knot' collection and showcases a d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18k Rose Gold Diamond Metro Bangle, 1.59ct, Women's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k rose gold Metro bangle from Tiffany & Co. The bangle features approximately 108 round brilliant cut claw set diamonds, totalling ~1.59ct. Measuring 2mm in width, the bangle is...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet w/Box #24771
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Hinged Bangle Bracelet- This stunning bangle bracelet by Tiffany & Co. is crafted in 18K yellow gold and features eight round brill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Etoile 18K Yellow Gold, Platinum and Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A timeless heirloom from the iconic Tiffany & Co. Etoile Collection, first introduced in the 1990s. Étoile — French for “star” — captures the design’s signature look: diamonds scatte...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Twisted Bangle Bracelet
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This Tiffany & Co. bangle features a highly polished yellow gold construction crafted with a fluid, continuous twist design that creates a seamless play of light around the wrist. M...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany&Co. Yellow Gold METRO Diamond Hinged Bangle Medium size
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Brand-Tiffany &Co. Mint Condition Type-Bracelet Bracelet Size-Medium Style-Bangle Metal-Yellow Cold Metal purity-18K Main stone-Diamond Diamond carat total weight .73 Fits wrists...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
The actress and Benny Blanco tied the knot with style in Santa Barbara over the weekend.
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