A Legacy of Discovery

Tiffany has a long-standing legacy of discovery and exploration fueled by Charles Lewis Tiffany’s passion for acquiring rare gemstones. He and his gemmologists not only introduced the world to never-before-seen gemstones, but also played a major part in establishing Tiffany & Co. as a world-renowned jeweller.

Tiffany & Co.’s gemstone heritage remains as vibrant today as it did with our discovery of tanzanite and tsavorite. Introduced by Tiffany in 1968, tanzanite is known for its rich blue hue and named after its origin location: Tanzania, near Mount Kilimanjaro. Tsavorite was also named after its discovery site at the Kenya-Tanzania border near Tsavo National Park by Henry B. Platt, then President of Tiffany, in 1974.

For centuries, rubies, emeralds and sapphires have been regarded as the most extraordinary gemstones and Tiffany’s collection is of renowned quality. Extremely rare and highly coveted, it is challenging to find a single gemstone that meets Tiffany’s standards, let alone a matching suite. Our master jewellers bring these stones to life using time-honoured techniques and innovative design.