Tiffany & Co.
Just a few months before we arrived in New York City, Tiffany & Co. opened its newly renovated flagship store on Fifth Avenue: The Landmark. It’s ten floors of luxury and elegance - both jewelry store and museum. There’s even a restaurant helmed by celebrity chef Daniel Boulud, which means that now you truly can eat breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Remembering the scene from the Audrey Hepburn film, where Holly Golightly and Paul Varjak visit Tiffany’s, I decided to see if this iconic store really treats every customer like a VIP. I had a simple necklace - a sterling silver Elsa Peretti heart on a chain that was previously Amy’s. It was probably one of the least expensive items they sell. It had tarnished, and I had never managed to make it look good again. I made an appointment on the website to have the necklace cleaned.
The showroom at street level was three stories high, with a gorgeous art deco skylight. A special case displayed the famed Tiffany Diamond, sparkling lemon yellow and more than 128 carats! I rode a fancy elevator to the Sterling Silver floor, where there was a small exhibit dedicated to the film.
In the Product Care area, I sat on a velvet chair. The staff were wonderful. They whisked away my tarnished little necklace and brought it back shiny and new. Then they packaged it as if it were brand new, in a velvet pouch of robin egg blue, nestled in a shopping bag, with a fancy silver charm attached. I left feeling proud, with a big smile on my face. Well done, Tiffany’s!
I re-gifted the little necklace to Amy for her birthday, who seemed amused and pleased. Later, she and I went to the Landmark together and had fun doing some fantasy jewelry shopping. There are all kinds of fun things to see and do in New York City, and they don’t have to cost a dime!
