Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co., the dazzling brainchild of Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young, was founded in 1837 and has since epitomized opulence with its little blue boxes that scream luxury louder than a Fifth Avenue traffic jam. Known for its breathtaking diamonds and storied heritage, Tiffany's defining moment came in 1961 with "Breakfast at Tiffany's," cementing its place in pop culture. With a valuation hovering around $16 billion, Tiffany & Co. has adorned everyone from royalty to Hollywood starlets. Accomplishments? They’ve got the world’s most exquisite yellow diamonds and a Blue Book collection that sends collectors into a frenzy. Controversies? Plenty—from ethical diamond sourcing to accusations of elitism. Leading the glittering charge is CEO Alessandro Bogliolo, whose tenure has seen both triumphs and tribulations, like the LVMH acquisition saga that could fill a soap opera. While their diamonds are forever, their scandals are just as enduring, whether it’s pricing missteps or marketing flubs. Yet, in true Tiffany style, they polish off the dust and dazzle the world anew, making sure that little blue box remains the ultimate symbol of aspiration and luxury.