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59-746: The sorority's international headquarters are located in Centennial, Colorado . As of 2023, Gamma Phi Beta listed more than 246,000 initiated members, 137 active collegiate chapters, 190 chartered collegiate chapters and more than 155 alumnae groups in the United States and Canada . Frances Haven and three friends organized their own society . Gamma Phi Beta Society was founded on November 11, 1874, at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York , by Helen M. Dodge, Frances E. Haven, E. Adeline Curtis, and Mary A. Bingham. The founders had originally selected light blue as

118-542: A Rock". The Gamma Phi Beta badge has not significantly changed since its design in 1874. It was designed by Tiffany & Co. It features a black crescent moon cradling the Greek letters Gamma, Phi, and Beta. Badges are currently produced by jeweler Herff Jones , with customization options such as a gold or silver finish or added jewels. The badges worn by International Council members are larger and feature white crescent moons instead of black. The international president's badge

177-527: A cellphone, limited to ten copies, and containing more than 400 diamonds, totaling more than 20 carats (4.0 g). Each cellphone cost more than 100 million yen ( £ 781,824). Also in 2009, the company launched their Tiffany Keys collection. In early July 2013, former Tiffany & Co. vice president Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun was arrested and charged with stealing and re-selling more than $ 1.3 million of diamond bracelets, drop earrings, and other jewelry. Lederhaas-Okun quickly pleaded guilty to theft and

236-516: A hallmark of his style, creating pieces that shimmered with light and color, adding depth and vibrancy. These materials were key elements in creating unique jewelry that enhanced Tiffany & Co.'s reputation during the Art Nouveau period. In 1905, the Manhattan flagship store was relocated to the corner of 37th Street and Fifth Avenue, where it would remain for 35 years. In 1919, the company made

295-814: A revision to the Medal of Honor on behalf of the United States Department of the Navy . This " Tiffany Cross " version was rare because it was awarded only for combat, using the previous design for non-combat awards. In 1942, the Navy established the Tiffany version for non -combat heroism as well but, in August 1942, the Navy subsequently eliminated the Tiffany Cross and the two-medal system. The company moved its flagship store to its present-day 727 Fifth Avenue building in 1940;

354-459: A toll-free number specifically set up to target the broader population. However, to maintain its image as a luxury goods company, high-style images remained on display in Tiffany stores. On September 4, 1994, a jewelry heist occurred at the store in New York City, in which six men stole $ 1.9 million of jewelry. During the incident, no shots were fired and no vandalism occurred. Two weeks after

413-457: Is Building Strong Girls. Every initiated member has a lifelong membership in Gamma Phi Beta and may participate in alumnae activities on the local, regional, and international levels. Women who have never been initiated into a National Panhellenic Conference sorority may be eligible to join Gamma Phi Beta through the alumnae initiate program. Once a woman is initiated into Gamma Phi Beta, she

472-698: Is a home rule municipality located in Arapahoe County , Colorado , United States. The city population was 108,418 at the 2020 United States Census , making Centennial the 11th most populous municipality in Colorado. Centennial is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor . Centennial was formed on February 7, 2001, from portions of unincorporated Arapahoe County , including

531-458: Is an American luxury jewelry and specialty design house headquartered on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan . Tiffany is known for its luxury goods, particularly its sterling silver and diamond jewelry. These goods are sold at Tiffany stores, online, and through corporate merchandising. Its name and branding are licensed to Coty for fragrances and to Luxottica for eyewear . Tiffany & Co.

590-450: Is exploring opportunities in Africa. The company's product line features fine jewelry, sterling silver, watches, porcelain , crystal, stationery, haute couture fragrance and personal accessories, and leather goods. On January 7, 2021, French conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton acquired a majority stake in Tiffany & Co. for US$ 15.8 billion and delisted Tiffany's stock from

649-461: Is governed under the council-manager form of government which limits the power of the city to levy and collect taxes. The city council has eight members. The Mayor and Council Members are all part-time officials who hold other full-time jobs. Notable individuals who were born in or have lived in Centennial include: Tiffany %26 Co. Tiffany & Co. (colloquially known as Tiffany's )

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708-778: Is located on Collins Street in Melbourne , first established in 1996. Tiffany has since opened a further eight stores in Australia, located in Melbourne, Sydney , Brisbane , Perth , Adelaide and the Gold Coast . On March 8, 2001, Tiffany launched its first Latin American store in São Paulo , Brazil , located in the Iguatemi São Paulo shopping center . The company opened a second store in

767-562: Is no longer allowed to join any other National Panhellenic Conference sorority. One standard of membership is paying dues each semester during a member's college years and, once she graduates, paying yearly dues to International Headquarters. Many Gamma Phi Beta chapters have on-campus housing for members. Housing may be run by the Gamma Phi Beta national organization or an alumna-run local Affiliated Housing Corporation. Several Gamma Phi Beta sorority houses are registered as historical homes, including: Centennial, Colorado Centennial

826-642: Is on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places . When it opened in 1990, the Tiffany & Co. store at Fairfax Square in Tysons Corner, Virginia , became the largest outside of New York City, with 14,500 sq ft (1,350 m ) of retail space. In France, Tiffany stores are located in Rue de la Paix and the Avenue des Champs Elysées (the largest European store ) in Paris . In Australia , Tiffany's flagship store

885-570: Is roughly divided in half by Interstate 25 , with most of its business and entertainment centers lying west of the highway. The city's boundaries are highly irregular and evocative of a gerrymander , particularly the overwhelmingly residential eastern portions of the city, which appear with Foxfield , portions of Aurora, and unincorporated areas as a distorted checkerboard on the city's map. Centennial has many hills, gullies and ravines, and its open spaces are usually accompanied by recreational trails and parks, including Dry Creek Dam, DeKoevend Park,

944-455: Is set with diamonds on the Greek letters; other international officers' badges are set with pearls. In 1902, a triangular-shaped shield of dark brown on which rests a crescent of gold was approved as the badge for uninitiated new members. Gamma Phi Beta provided humanitarian supplies during both World War I and World War II . Chapters placed donation containers throughout the United States;

1003-631: Is the only other chapter established by one of the original founders. In 1919, the establishment of the Alpha Alpha chapter at the University of Toronto in Toronto , Canada, made the sorority international. The current crest was designed by Gertrude Comfort Morrow at University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, California , in 1913. The crest was adopted after it won a national crest design competition following

1062-467: Is well known for its window displays, and the store has been the location for a number of films, including Breakfast at Tiffany's , starring Audrey Hepburn , and Sweet Home Alabama , starring Reese Witherspoon . Beginning in 2019, the store underwent an extensive renovation, concluding in 2023 and reopening to the public on April 27. The project was designed by American architect Peter Marino . The former Tiffany and Company Building on 37th Street

1121-493: The 2020 United States Census , the city had a total area of 19,115 acres (77.355 km ) including 94 acres (0.379 km ) of water. The city is approximately composed of 87.4% White, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 3.6% Asian , 2.4% African American , 0.4% Native American , and 0.3% from other races. The median age is 37.2 years, in comparison to the 35.3-year national average. For every 100 females, there are 98 males. National CineMedia and United Launch Alliance are among

1180-803: The French Crown Jewels , which attracted publicity and further solidified the Tiffany brand's association with high-quality diamonds. The company revised the Great Seal of the United States in 1885. In 1902, after the death of Charles Lewis Tiffany , his son, Louis Comfort Tiffany , became the company's first official design director. Renowned for his innovations in stained glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany also made significant contributions to Art Nouveau jewelry. His pioneering work with iridescent glass, opals, and enamel introduced new techniques in jewelry design, blending organic forms with vibrant colors. Tiffany’s innovative use of glass, enamel, and opals became

1239-483: The High line Canal Trail , Willow Creek Trail, as well as Big Dry Creek and Little Dry Creek Trails. Centennial hosts most native wildlife and is a good reflection of Colorado's front range ecosystem. Centennial has seen a boost in coyote populations in recent years, leading to resident education on how to deter coyotes from eating family pets. Centennial is located at 39°35'47" North, 104°50'38" West (39.5963, −104.8439). At

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1298-686: The New York Stock Exchange . It remains headquartered in New York City . Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young, in New York City, as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium", with the help of Charles Tiffany's father, who financed the store for only $ 1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. The store initially sold a wide variety of stationery items and, as of 1837, operated as "Tiffany, Young and Ellis" at 259 Broadway in Lower Manhattan . The name

1357-585: The "Blue Book", was published in 1845 in the United States (U.S.), and publishing of the catalog continues in the 21st century. In 1862, Tiffany supplied the Union Army with swords ( Model 1840 Cavalry Saber ), flags and surgical implements. In 1867, Tiffany was the first U.S. firm to win an award for excellence in silverware at the Exposition Universelle in Paris. In 1868, Tiffany was incorporated. In 1870,

1416-414: The 1915 Convention. In 1965, the use of color was officially included in the crest. The Gamma Phi Beta crest, or coat of arms , is in the shape of a shield featuring three pink carnations on a white background, an open book on a light brown background, and a waxing crescent moon on a dark brown background. At the top of the shield is a golden oil lamp and at the bottom of the shield is a banner displaying

1475-651: The Beta chapter at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan , was placed in 1882 and was followed in 1885 by the Gamma chapter at Wisconsin. Over the next ten years, the sorority expanded into the Midwest and into eastern schools. In 1894, Gamma Phi Beta expanded to the West Coast at the University of California and to Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Gamma Phi Beta's first convention

1534-402: The Greek letters Γ , Φ , and Β . The crest is only to be worn by initiated members. "To modernize our meaningful colors, we lightened the pink to blush and combined light brown with warm gray, creating a shade we call A-La-Mode. The updated colors exude femininity and strength; they are timeless and confident like our membership." The open motto of the Gamma Phi Beta is "Founded on

1593-632: The Queen's Canadian Fund for air raid victims throughout Great Britain, and the Army and Navy Relief Societies . Its War bonds drive campaign resulted in four drives that raised $ 14 million, earning the sorority two U.S. Treasury citations for service rendered on behalf of the War Finance Program. At the 2012 Convention, the sorority partnered with Girls on the Run . The current official philanthropy of Gamma Phi Beta

1652-788: The U.S. at the time, commissioned Tiffany to design a White House china -service that featured 90 flowers. In November 1978, Tiffany & Co. was sold to Avon Products, Inc for about US$ 104 million in stock. However, in a 1984 Newsweek article, the Fifth Avenue Tiffany store was likened to the Macy's department store during a white sale , due to the high number of inexpensive items on sale; furthermore, customers complained about declining quality and service. In August 1984, Avon sold Tiffany to an investor group led by William R. Chaney for $ 135.5 million in cash. Tiffany went public again in 1987 and raised about $ 103.5 million from

1711-517: The advantages of higher education and he enrolled his daughter, Frances, at Syracuse. For its first several years, Gamma Phi Beta was simply known as a society ; it had never used the term fraternity . It was the first of the national women's organizations to adopt the word "sorority", coined in 1882 on behalf of the Syracuse chapter by one of the Latin professors on the faculty, Dr. Frank Smalley. From 1882 on,

1770-511: The building was designed by Cross & Cross . In 1956, legendary designer Jean Schlumberger joined Tiffany, and Andy Warhol collaborated with the company to create Tiffany holiday cards (circa 1956–1962). Schlumberger's designs, such as the Bird on a Rock brooch, became synonymous with the company's post-war jewelry innovations. His ability to blend nature and fantasy in high jewelry remains iconic today. In 1968, Lady Bird Johnson , First Lady of

1829-489: The city on October 20, 2003, near the famous Oscar Freire Street . In 2004, Tiffany created "Iridesse", a chain of stores dedicated to pearl-only jewelry. The company operated 16 stores in Florida , New Jersey , New York , Pennsylvania , California , Illinois , Massachusetts , and Virginia . However, the chain operated at a loss since its founding and the company announced in early 2009 that, despite its continued belief in

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1888-496: The companies based in Centennial. According to Centennial's 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: Most of Centennial is within the territory of the Cherry Creek Public Schools while the western portion of the city in the territory of Littleton Public Schools . Centennial is also served by a few private schools. Private Elementary and Middle Schools Seminary The city

1947-536: The company built a new store building at 15 Union Square West , Manhattan, which was designed by John Kellum and cost US$ 500,000. It was described by The New York Times as a "palace of jewels." Tiffany stayed at this site until 1906. In 1877, an insignia that would become the New York Yankees "NY" logo was struck on a police medal of honor by Tiffany; the Yankees adopted the logo in 1909. In 1878, Tiffany won

2006-632: The company debuted a new proprietary engagement ring design called the Tiffany True. In August 2019, Tiffany launched their first men's jewelry collection in October of the same year. The line was developed by Reed Krakoff. In October 2019, Tiffany opened a new brand exhibition in Shanghai , China called "Vision & Virtuosity". Tiffany opened its first store in New Delhi , India on 3 February 2020. After

2065-502: The company's new chief artistic officer. Although Krakoff had had no previous experience with jewellery design, his previous success with Coach and "deep understanding of iconic American design" led to his appointment, with the hopes that Krakoff would be able to refresh the image of the brand. In April 2017, the company launched their Tiffany HardWear collection. In July 2017, it was announced that Bulgari veteran Alessandro Bogliolo would be taking over as CEO. Under his leadership, it

2124-720: The concept, it would discontinue Iridesse due to the Great Recession . As of 2018, Tiffany operated 93 stores in the US and 321 stores worldwide, including (as of 31 January 2017) 55 locations in Japan and 85 in the Asia-Pacific region. Net sales in 2018 totaled US$ 4.44 billion. In December 2023, Tiffany opened a store in Shanghai Taikoo Li Qiantan, with the facade designed by MVRDV . This opening followed earlier work between

2183-434: The current sales tax rate is two-and-a-half times the promised rate, at 2.5%. In 2008, Centennial voters approved a referendum by approximately a 2-to-1 margin making Centennial a home rule city. Centennial Airport , formerly Arapahoe County Airport, lies adjacent to Centennial, but is located in unincorporated Arapahoe County. The airport is not named after the city, as it predates the city by over 30 years. Centennial

2242-579: The deal because Tiffany was paying millions in dividends to shareholders despite financial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic . Some US$ 70 million had already been paid by Tiffany, with an additional US$ 70 million to be paid in November 2020. LVMH filed a counterclaim against Tiffany for its mismanagement during the pandemic. The case was set aside after LVMH agreed to purchase Tiffany at a reduced price of almost $ 16 billion in October 2020. The $ 15.8 billion deal

2301-509: The first catalogs printed in full color, remained free until 1972. Tiffany's mail-order catalogs reached 15 million people in 1994. Tiffany also produces a corporate-gift catalog each year, and corporate customers purchase Tiffany products for business gift-giving, employee-service and achievement-recognition awards, and for customer incentives. As of 2013 Tiffany still produces a catalog for subscribers, but its advertisement strategy no longer focuses primarily on its catalog. In addition to

2360-556: The former Castlewood and Southglenn census-designated places (CDPs). The citizens of the area had voted to incorporate on September 12, 2000, choosing Centennial as the official name during the vote. The name reflects Colorado's admission to the Union as the 38th state in 1876, the centennial year of the United States Declaration of Independence . The state of Colorado is nicknamed the " Centennial State ". Incorporation

2419-509: The funds collected were directed to the French orphans at the end of World War I. In 1929, camping for girls was designated the official philanthropy of Gamma Phi Beta, leading to the support of Camp Fire and Girl Guides of Canada . During World War II, the sorority raised funds that supported a mobile canteen for Great Britain, and contributions were raised for the American Red Cross ,

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2478-521: The gold medal for jewelry and a grand prize for silverware at the Paris Exposition. In 1879, Tiffany purchased one of the world's largest yellow diamonds which became known as the Tiffany Diamond . The Tiffany Diamond has only been worn by four people, one of whom was Audrey Hepburn for the promotion of Breakfast at Tiffany's . In 1887, Tiffany bought a number of pieces at the auction of part of

2537-456: The latter was making profits from the sale of counterfeit Tiffany products; however, Tiffany lost both at trial and on appeal . Tiffany & Co. established their subsidiary Laurelton Diamonds in 2002 to manage Tiffany's worldwide diamond supply chain. In 2009, a collaboration between the Japanese mobile-phone operator SoftBank and Tiffany & Co. was announced. The two companies designed

2596-548: The mail-order catalog, Tiffany displays its advertisements in many locations, including at bus stops, in magazines and newspapers, and online. With the advent of new technologies, Tiffany placed banner advertisements in the New York Times' mobile app for the iPhone , whereby the user can download the Tiffany app. In January 2015, Tiffany launched its first ever same-sex couple campaign. In 2017, Tiffany partnered with American pop star Lady Gaga for an ad campaign promoting

2655-413: The majority of the county's services, including road work. A number of court cases eventually established the right of incorporation to take precedence over the right of annexation. The city was incorporated on a promise to keep city taxes at 1%. (One of the campaigns against incorporation appealed to voters to maintain the 3.8% sales tax of the unincorporated county.) According to the Centennial website,

2714-464: The official color but changed it in 1875 to brown and mode (dark and light brown). The society's first initiate, Clara Worden, joined in March 1875. Colleges and universities admitted few women students in the 1870s. Against that tendency, Erastus Otis Haven , Syracuse University chancellor and former president of the University of Michigan and Northwestern University , maintained that women should receive

2773-580: The organization was known as Gamma Phi Beta Sorority . Gamma Phi Beta is a member of the Syracuse Triad , the name given to the three women's sororities founded at Syracuse University. Alpha Phi was founded first in 1872 by 10 of the original 20 women admitted to Syracuse University. Gamma Phi Beta came along two years later in 1874 and Alpha Gamma Delta completed the triad in 1904. Syracuse Triad ceremonies or events are held on most campuses with chapters of all three groups. The sorority's second chapter,

2832-446: The robbery, the six men were arrested and the jewelry was recovered. Tiffany & Co. trademarked their signature Tiffany Blue color in 1998. Three years later they partnered with Pantone to standardize the color as "1837 Blue". The Tiffany & Co. Foundation was established in 2000 to provide grants to nonprofit organizations working in the areas of the environment and the arts. In June 2004, Tiffany sued eBay , claiming that

2891-420: The sale of 4.5 million shares of common stock . Due to the 1990–1991 recession in the United States, Tiffany commenced an emphasis upon mass merchandising . A new campaign was launched that stressed how Tiffany could be affordable for all; for example, the company advertised that the price of diamond engagement rings started at $ 850. "How to Buy a Diamond" brochures were sent to 40,000 people, who called

2950-559: The sale of precious stones. There are suggestions that the company directs part of the profits to finance the Russian army. In November 2019, LVMH announced its purchase of Tiffany & Co for $ 16.2 billion, $ 135 per share. LVMH cancelled the pending purchase in September 2020, with Tiffany filing a lawsuit asking the court to compel the purchase or to assess damages against LVMH. The same month, Forbes reported that LVMH had cancelled

3009-457: The start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the brand announced that it was stopping purchasing diamonds from Russia. However, it was later revealed that they continued to purchase through intermediaries, including the UAE. [1] Due to the weak US sanctions and the absence of EU sanctions on this export sector, the Russian company Alrosa , which is partially state-owned, continues to profit from

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3068-449: The two companies at Singapore's Changi Airport for which MVRDV created a 3-D printed facade using recycled ocean plastic. In April 2024, Tiffany & Co. opened their newest store at QueensPlaza in Brisbane . After the initial publication of the "Blue Book" Tiffany catalog in 1845, Tiffany continued to use its catalog as part of its advertisement strategy. The Tiffany catalog, one of

3127-410: Was approved by 77% of the voters, and the population of the area at over 100,000 made it the largest incorporation in U.S. history as of its creation. The city was incorporated in large part to prevent further annexations of unincorporated areas by the city of Greenwood Village in an attempt to improve its tax base. The taxes generated from businesses in unincorporated portions of Arapahoe County funded

3186-598: Was approved by shareholders in December 2020. Tiffany was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange when the deal closed in January 2021. After LVMH's acquisition, several of Tiffany's senior leaders were replaced with executives from other sectors of LVMH. Alexandre Arnault was given the role of executive vice president. Since 1940, Tiffany's flagship store has operated at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street in Manhattan , New York City. The polished granite exterior

3245-471: Was founded in 1837 by the jeweler Charles Lewis Tiffany and became famous in the early 20th century under the artistic direction of his son Louis Comfort Tiffany . In 2018, net sales totaled US$ 4.44 billion. As of 2023 , Tiffany operated over 300 stores globally, in many countries including the United States, Japan, and Canada, as well as Europe, Latin America, and the collective Asia-Pacific region, and

3304-609: Was held in Syracuse in 1883, followed by annual sessions held until 1907. After that year, conventions became biennial, offset by a Leadership Training School held in the off-convention years. In 1891, Gamma Phi Beta joined the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) as a founding member. Frances E. Haven went on to assist in founding the Omicron chapter at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois , in 1913. Omicron

3363-723: Was hoped that Tiffany & Co. could turn around slumping sales and capture a younger audience. Tiffany & Co. opened the Blue Box Cafe in New York City in November 2017. Also in November 2017, the company launched their Home & Accessories line. In March 2018, the company opened the Jewelry Design and Innovation Workshop, a new 17,000-square-foot atelier . In May 2018, Tiffany launched their Paper Flowers Collection, designed by Reed Krakoff. In September 2018, Tiffany launched their Paper Flowers collection in Asia. That same month,

3422-501: Was later sentenced to one year in federal prison. The company's Francesca Amfitheatrof -designed Tiffany T collection debuted in 2014. In February 2017, the company announced that CEO Frédéric Cuménal was out of a job, effective immediately, after only 22 months, blaming weak sales results. He was replaced on an interim basis by the company's longtime former CEO, Michael Kowalski . Shortly before his abrupt departure, Cuménal had appointed former Coach designer Reed Krakoff as

3481-616: Was shortened to Tiffany & Company in 1853, when Charles Tiffany took control and established the firm's emphasis on jewelry. The company has since opened stores in major cities worldwide. Unlike other stores at the time in the 1830s, Tiffany clearly marked the prices on its goods to forestall any haggling over prices. In addition, against the social norm at the time, Tiffany only accepted cash payments, and did not allow purchases on credit. Such practices (fixed prices for ready money) had first been introduced in 1750 by Palmer's of London Bridge. The first Tiffany mail order catalog, known as

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