18 Fascinating Things You Never Knew About Tiffany & Co.

The company was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John F. Young and was actually called Tiffany & Young.

The company actually began as a stationery and fancy goods store with an advance from Tiffany's father for $1,000.

During the 1878 Paris fair, Tiffany was the first American silversmith awarded the grand prize for silver craftsmanship. This marked the beginning of the brand's global recognition, becoming America's premier silversmith.

During the Civil War, Tiffany designed swords that were both ceremonial and used in battle.

The iconic movie Breakfast at Tiffany's marked the first time filming was allowed inside the store.

During filming, 40 security guards were brought in to protect the gems.

Tiffany redesigned the Great Seal of the United States during the 1880s, a design which is now on the back of the dollar bill.

The store has stood in its iconic flagship location on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in Manhattan since 1940.

The famous yellow diamond now resides in Tiffany's Fifth Avenue store where visitors can view it.

The brand is also famous for its elaborate holiday window displays.

The brand created a limited-edition cell phone with Japanese company Softbank Mobile in 2008. The phone was encrusted with 400 diamonds and cost around $100,000.