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Manhattan Car Rental and Tiffany & Co.

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Tiffany & Co. is one of the most recognized jewelry stores in the world, and it is also known for its silverware. Tiffanys has been operating in New York since 1837, and today has stores in major cities all over the world. Visiting with your Manhattan car rental is an experience you do not want to miss.

Originally when the store opened in 1837 it was called Tiffany & Young, which sold stationary and fancy goods. The original store was found on Broadway, and was unique to the time because the price was non-negotiable. In 1853 Charles Lewis Tiffany assumed control of the company and has since expanded to sell high-end household good.

The flagship store on Fifth Avenue has been a popular stop for Manhattan car rentals since the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffanys, which starred Audrey Hepburn.

The founder of Tiffanys was called the king of diamonds by the newspapers when he bought the French Crown Jewels in 1887. While, the store is one of the kings in the jewelry marketplace, with their blue boxes that are easily recognized. Designs from the store were worn by American royalty such as the Astors, the Vanderbilts, and the Morgans. Today, athletes, stars, and even European royalty still wear the jewels from this store. The company has a deal with the Jericho Diamond Mine to buy and market the entire production of the mine, as well as spend money on development.

One thing that you will want to check out while you are here with your Manhattan car rental is the 128.54 carat Fancy Yellow Tiffany Diamond on display in the store.

Interesting Tiffany facts

The boxes, bags, and other items that merchandise comes in is a registered trademark. The color is called Tiffany Blue.
The company was responsible for revising the Great Seal of the United States in 1885.
A Tiffany gemologist was instrumental in developing an international standard weight for gems as well as a standard for sterling and platinum.

Changing your style

After you are done shopping for jewelry and house ware, there are many other big-name stores nearby on Fifth Avenue. Saks Fifth Avenue is an upscale American department store found on Fifth Avenue with your Manhattan car rental. While you are here with your Manhattan car rental you are stepping back into a piece of New York history. The current store is a successor of a business founded in 1867 and which was incorporated in 1902 as Saks & Company. In 1923 the company merged with Gimbels, and moved a year later to its current store. The roaring twenties also brought many Saks franchises through the country, such as Palm Beach and Chicago.

With so much to see and do here, you will want to plan plenty of time to visit with your Manhattan car rental.

Downtown Manhattan 741 Broadway, New York, NY
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-253-2299

Midtown Manhattan 200 E. 33rd St. New York, NY
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-683-7205

Westside Manhattan 229 W.60th ST. New York, NY
New York, NY 11023
Phone: 212-784-8700

LaGuardia Airport Holiday Inn 37-10 114 Street (In the lobby)
Corona NY 11368
Phone: 718-505-6969

Doubletree Newark Airport 128 Frontage Road (In the lobby)
Newark, NJ
Phone: 973-424-1000

Franklin Square, Long Island 735 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, Long Island, NY 11010
Phone: 516-481-6026