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.

After the fall of the French monarchy in 1848, cofounder John B. Young purchased a selection of the crown jewels, including a jewel-encrusted corset believed to have been owned by Marie Antoinette.

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.

The brand introduced the Tiffany setting in 1886 and the cut is still the world’s most popular engagement ring.

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 son of Charles, Louis Comfort Tiffany was the brand's first art director and was known for his beautiful glasswork.

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

Tiffany & Co. designs many popular sports trophies, including the NFL's Lombardi trophy.

The Tiffany yellow diamond is one of the largest yellow diamonds ever discovered. It weighed 287 carats when it was discovered and was cut to 129 carats before being set.

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.

There is a rule that a blue box can only be provided when you buy merchandise.

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.

Tiffany's china has been used at White House dinners.