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Tiffany 1996

1996 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Bangle Bracelet #25228
1996 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Bangle Bracelet #25228

1996 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Bangle Bracelet #25228

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Washington Depot, CT

1996 Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Bangle Bracelet Iconic Tiffany & Co. sterling silver bangle bracelet featuring a sculptural bamboo-inspired design.

Category

1990s Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1996 Sterling Silver Bamboo Bracelet and Earrings Set
Tiffany & Co. 1996 Sterling Silver Bamboo Bracelet and Earrings Set

Tiffany & Co. 1996 Sterling Silver Bamboo Bracelet and Earrings Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Weight: 55.5 Grams Measurements: Bracelet: 65 x 78 x 8.5mm; Earrings: 15 x 5 x 18.5mm Size: Bracelet: 7.75 Hallmark: Tiffany & Co., © 1996, 925 Metal: Sterling Silver Item #: BR-187...

Category

Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1996 Sterling Silver Heavy Bamboo Link Bracelet 63g
Tiffany & Co. 1996 Sterling Silver Heavy Bamboo Link Bracelet 63g

Tiffany & Co. 1996 Sterling Silver Heavy Bamboo Link Bracelet 63g

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Metal: Sterling Silver Weight: 63.05 grams Length: 7 inches Marks: Tiffany & Co., 925, ©1996 Includes: Original Tiffany & Co. box

Category

1990s American Modern Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1996 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Bamboo Band Ring
Vintage 1996 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Bamboo Band Ring

Vintage 1996 18 Karat Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co Bamboo Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Troy, MI

Rare Bamboo Tiffany & Co 18 karat yellow gold band ring. Iconic and timeless bamboo motif looks lovely on everyone.

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1996 Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Pave Butterfly Pin Brooch 9.7g 1.5"
1996 Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Pave Butterfly Pin Brooch 9.7g 1.5"

1996 Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond Pave Butterfly Pin Brooch 9.7g 1.5"

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Northbrook, IL

Elevate your collection with this stunning Tiffany & Co. butterfly brooch. Crafted from platinum and encrusted with dazzling white diamonds, this piece exudes refined elegance. The i...

Category

Late 20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Hoop Sterling Silver Earrings
Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Hoop Sterling Silver Earrings

Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Hoop Sterling Silver Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Eagan, MN

These are classic Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Hoop Sterling Silver earrings.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver Necklace 16.5"
Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver Necklace 16.5"

Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver Necklace 16.5"

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Eagan, MN

This is a classic Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver necklace.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver Bracelet 7.5"
Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver Bracelet 7.5"

Vintage Classic 1996 Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver Bracelet 7.5"

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Eagan, MN

This is a classic Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Link Sterling Silver bracelet.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Diamond Brooch Pin in Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Diamond Brooch Pin in Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Diamond Brooch Pin in Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Diamond Pin Brooch Style: Vintage Pin / Brooch Metal: Platinum PT950 Diamond Shape: Round Brilliant Diamonds & 1 Round Faceted Blue Sapphire Total Carat We...

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Turtle Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Turtle Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Turtle Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

A charming and collectible Tiffany & Co. turtle pin brooch, crafted in platinum (Pt950) and dating to 1996, exemplifying the house’s celebrated animal-themed designs.

Category

1990s American Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Tahitian Pear Crab Diamond Pave Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Tahitian Pear Crab Diamond Pave Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Tahitian Pear Crab Diamond Pave Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Pearl about 14mm Marked: 1996 Tiffany & Co. PT. 950 Brooch about 47 x 45mm Total Weight: 28.7 grams

Category

1990s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Wood Handle Tea Strainer
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Wood Handle Tea Strainer

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver & Wood Handle Tea Strainer

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Tiffany & Co. Marks: Marked to the ...

Category

20th Century Modern Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Brooch or Pin
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Brooch or Pin

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Figural Leaf Brooch or Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Tiffany & Co. Marks: Marked...

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Brooches

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wide Bamboo Necklace 1996
Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wide Bamboo Necklace 1996

Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wide Bamboo Necklace 1996

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

T&CO Bamboo Collection Vintage 1996 Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Wide Bamboo Link Toggle Clasp Necklace.

Category

1990s American Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1996 Tiffany & Co. Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet
Vintage 1996 Tiffany & Co. Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet

Vintage 1996 Tiffany & Co. Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1996 Size 7 1/4 inches

Category

1990s Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1996 Bamboo Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1996 Bamboo Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 1996 Bamboo Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Band Ring 1996 Metal: Sterling silver 925 Weight: 4.65 grams Size: 4.25 (US) Width: 4mm AT F35000029

Category

1990s North American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Bamboo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring 1996
Tiffany & Co. Bamboo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring 1996

Tiffany & Co. Bamboo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring 1996

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. Bamboo 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring 1996 Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 6.27 grams Width: 4mm Size: 6.25 (US)

Category

1990s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1996 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet
Tiffany & Co. 1996 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet

Tiffany & Co. 1996 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo Bangle Bracelet

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Slip-on style bangle Bamboo motif with textured and polished gold Fully signed Tiffany & Co., stamped 1996 and 750 for 18 karat gold Inner Circumference: 7 1/4 Inches Width: 1/4 ...

Category

1990s Unknown Contemporary Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1996 Bamboo Slider Bangle Bracelet in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. 1996 Bamboo Slider Bangle Bracelet in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. 1996 Bamboo Slider Bangle Bracelet in Solid 18kt Yellow Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the gold assay mark and signed in full, TIFFANY & CO 1996 .750 Literature: Tiffany & Co.

Category

1990s American Modern Bangles

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Floral Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Floral Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Floral Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

This elegant circa 1996. Tiffany & Co. flower pin brooch is crafted in solid platinum, weighing 17.1 grams and measuring 40mm x 35mm.

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Crab Diamond Pearl Platinum Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Crab Diamond Pearl Platinum Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Crab Diamond Pearl Platinum Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Made in 1996. With 57 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1.50ctw 1 Blue Pink Luster Pearl 9mm Details: Measurements: 26mm x 29mm Weight: 9.5 gram...

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Company Cultured White Pearl Diamond Platinum Dragonfly Necklace
Tiffany & Company Cultured White Pearl Diamond Platinum Dragonfly Necklace

Tiffany & Company Cultured White Pearl Diamond Platinum Dragonfly Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The dragonfly also features sapphire eyes, and measures 1 inch in length by 1 inch in width. Signed 1996, Tiffany & Co. PT/950. 

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Emerald Tiger Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Emerald Tiger Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Emerald Tiger Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Emerald Tiger Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With 8 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .10ct 2 emerald eyes Details: Meas...

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Crab Tahitian Pearl 2.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Crab Tahitian Pearl 2.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Crab Tahitian Pearl 2.70 Carat Diamond Platinum Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Diamond and Tahitian Pearl Crab Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, E color total weight approximately 2.70ct 1 large grey Tahitian pe...

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Channel Set Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Channel Set Round Diamond Engagement Ring

Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Channel Set Round Diamond Engagement Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Original Evaluation report from 1996 from Tiffany & Co. Original Diamond report from The Gemological Institute of America.

Category

1990s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Butterfly Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Butterfly Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Butterfly Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

Platinum Diamond Butterfly Pearl Pendant Necklace by Tiffany & Co. 90 Round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. 1.80ct 32 pearls 3.5mm each Details: Le...

Category

20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum

TIFFANY Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Opal Firework Brooch
TIFFANY Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Opal Firework Brooch

TIFFANY Platinum 18K Gold Diamond Opal Firework Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York City, NY

Impressive and unusual "firework" inspired diamond brooch in a platinum and 18k gold setting by, Tiffany & Co. circa 1996. The brooch features a beautiful black opal of over 7.25 car...

Category

1990s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Pavé Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin
Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Pavé Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin

Tiffany & Co. Hummingbird Pavé Diamond Platinum Brooch Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

The reverse features a pin and a rotating security lock, is signed ‘Tiffany&Co.’, marked ‘1996’ and ‘PT 950’, while the item is in excellent condition.

Category

1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Elephant Yellow Gold Pin Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Elephant Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Diamond Sapphire Elephant Yellow Gold Pin Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Southampton, PA

18k Yellow Gold Diamond Sapphire Elephant Brooch Pin by Tiffany & Co. With 1 round brilliant cut diamonds VS1 clarity, G color total weight approx. .05ct 2 sapphire eyes Details: M...

Category

20th Century German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Straight Diamond Tennis Necklace 6.47 Ctw
Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Straight Diamond Tennis Necklace 6.47 Ctw

Tiffany & Co. 18k White Gold Straight Diamond Tennis Necklace 6.47 Ctw

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Specifications: Metal: 18K white gold Weight: 37.85 Gr Main Stone: Round cut Diamonds Carat Total Weight: 6.47 ctw Color: D-G Clarity: VVS1-VS2 Length: 15.5 inch Hallmark: 'TIFFANY &...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo J Hoop Vintage Earrings
Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo J Hoop Vintage Earrings

Tiffany & Co. 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bamboo J Hoop Vintage Earrings

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With maker's mark for Tiffany & Co.. Circa: stamped 1996. Measures: 1 x 1 inch.

Category

1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Hoop Earrings 1996
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Hoop Earrings 1996

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Hoop Earrings 1996

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Hoop Earrings 1996 Metal: Sterling silver 925 Weight: 12 grams Diameter: 1 inch Width: 4.5mm Signed: ©T&Co. 9251996

Category

1990s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Ladies Gold Bracelet Watch, Circa 1996
Tiffany & Co. Ladies Gold Bracelet Watch, Circa 1996

Tiffany & Co. Ladies Gold Bracelet Watch, Circa 1996

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Tiffany & Co. Lady's 14k Gold Bracelet Watch, Circa 1996.

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Bracelet. BAMBOO 925 Sterling Silver Bangle 1996 Bracelet.
Tiffany & Co. Bracelet. BAMBOO 925 Sterling Silver Bangle 1996 Bracelet.

Tiffany & Co. Bracelet. BAMBOO 925 Sterling Silver Bangle 1996 Bracelet.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Very Rare Designer Piece. Made by Tiffany and Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Bangle Bracelet 1996 Tiffany and Co Condition: Shows some patina.

Category

1990s Link Bracelets

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Small Huggie Hoop Earrings 1996
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Small Huggie Hoop Earrings 1996

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Small Huggie Hoop Earrings 1996

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Baltimore, MD

Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Bamboo Small Huggie Hoop Earrings 1996 Metal: Sterling silver 925 Weight: 6.04 grams Diameter: 15mm Width: 5mm AT F35000030

Category

1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co 1996 Limited Edition Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire Dragonfly Pin
Tiffany & Co 1996 Limited Edition Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire Dragonfly Pin

Tiffany & Co 1996 Limited Edition Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire Dragonfly Pin

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hicksville, NY

This limited edition dragonfly pin is a unique and rare Tiffany vintage item. Collection was made in 1996, and has since been retired.

Category

20th Century Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Motif 925 Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings, C. 1996
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Motif 925 Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings, C. 1996

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Bamboo Motif 925 Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings, C. 1996

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

Vintage Tiffany & Co. bamboo motif sterling silver hoop earrings featuring sculptural bamboo segments forming a circular hoop silhouette. Produced in sterling silver as part of Tiffa...

Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. 1996 Emerald Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Vintage Seahorse Brooch
Tiffany & Co. 1996 Emerald Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Vintage Seahorse Brooch

Tiffany & Co. 1996 Emerald Diamond 18K Two-Tone Gold Vintage Seahorse Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a highly rendered yellow gold seahorses Comprised of grooved body and fanning white gold fin Featuring flush set round brilliant cut diamonds Weighing approximately 0.06 ...

Category

1990s Modern Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Seahorse Brooch
Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Seahorse Brooch

Tiffany & Co. Emerald Diamond Gold Seahorse Brooch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Cape May, NJ

Weighs 5.75 grams. Hallmarked "Tiffany & Co 1996 Germany 750".

Category

1990s German Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Blue and White Delft Tiffany & Co. Vase
Blue and White Delft Tiffany & Co. Vase

Blue and White Delft Tiffany & Co. Vase

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Made for Tiffany & Co. Portugal, 1996. Dimensions: 4" diameter x 9.25" height.

Category

20th Century Portuguese Vases

Materials

Pottery

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Tiffany 1996 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tiffany 1996 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from silver, sterling silver and gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 271 vintage or 10 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a tiffany 1996 from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a tiffany 1996 has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Angela Cummings and Cartier are consistently popular. A tiffany 1996 of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring diamond, from our inventory of 48, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our tiffany 1996 for sale are for women, but there are 74 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Tiffany 1996?

On average, a tiffany 1996 at 1stDibs sells for $2,200, while they’re typically $59 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Tiffany & Co. for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Find Tiffany & Co. jewelry, serveware and decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.