Tiffany & Co. is one of the most expensive, most luxurious jewelry stores in the world. That little blue box represents happiness and wealth; every woman who receives one is certainly loved. The store has been around for what feels like forever. You might feel as though you know all there is to know about the famous jeweler, but chances are you didn’t know these five fun facts.
The Name
When Tiffany & Co. was first opened more than 175 years ago, it was named Tiffany and Young, not Tiffany & Co. The store changed names several years after it was opened. At the time, it sold items such as fancy stationery and other luxury items, but it wasn’t necessarily a jewelry store. The first day the store was open, the total sales were $4.98. Today, that would equate to just over $125.
Robin’s Blue Box
The beautiful blue box that Tiffany & Co. is so famous for these days wasn’t always the jeweler’s signature color. It didn’t debut until 1837. The color was chosen because it was the favorite color of Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III. She was such a fashionista at that time that the store decided to model their blue boxes after her style.
Engagement Rings
Back in 1896 a man could propose to his future wife with an engagement ring from Tiffany & Co. for the low cost of $40. Of course, in 1896 that was a lot of money. However, even with the cost of inflation, it still only equals about a thousand dollars today. What happened to make prices go up so much over the past century or so?
Proposals on Fifth Avenue
The Fifth Avenue location in New York City is the store’s flagship. This store sees approximately 30 proposals in store each year. Couples come into the store for various reasons and the man shocks the woman he’s with by bending down on one knee and asking her to marry him. It happens all the time – almost 3 times a month if you average it out.
Celebrity Favorite
It’s no secret that Tiffany & Co. is a celebrity favorite when it comes to purchasing beautiful home items and jewelry, but for how long? This store has been a celeb favorite since First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt made it popular more than 108 years ago. It’s been growing in popularity ever since. Now everyone wants to have a little piece of Tiffany & Co.
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