Kate Middleton, the girlfriend of British Prince William for 8 years, is regarded as a modern version of Cinderella. The romance between the middle class lass and her blue blooded beau is always the focus of the public. Someone even says that she will be another Princess Diana. Just like Princess Diana, Kate is neither a lady from a good family and is widely accepted with outstanding beauty and temperature.Nevertheless, it never stops her to behave decently as the girl of Prince since she established a relationship with William in 2003. As a welcomed trendsetter of young ladies in British, Kate is also very popular for good taste in fashion. Wearing only a pair of links of london earrings, her beauty and temperature could not be hidden. Recently, it is expected by British media that the Prince and her girlfriend Kate will become man and wife sooner rather than later. links of london That's because William will take his girlfriend to Balmoral, the royal retreat in Scotland, for a weekend of shooting with the Queen, reported news of the World on Monday. It is the first time Kate has been invited to stay while the Queen is in residence, links of london promoting speculation that the couple are getting closer to announcing their engagement. As what was said by the Daily Express: "it is a signal that Kate has been accepted by the Queen as a qualified member of 'the firm'." links of londonIt is also said that they will discuss something else, concerning the future changes on her life if she is engaged with William. Is Kate really a perfect match for William? Just wait and see.

The sight of a Tiffany’s little blue box is apt to set many a heart a flutter, but how has a shop founded in 1837 become such an iconic brand?

An Icon is Born

In September 1837, New York was first introduced to the stationary and fancy goods store Tiffany & Young, established by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young. It was renamed Tiffany & Co in 1853. The store made history by being one of the first to have non-negotiable prices for each item. It was at this time that the aqua blue colour, still used today, was chosen for all packaging and brochures.

An Industry Leader

Throughout history, Tiffany jewellery have played a large part in setting industry standards. In 1851, Tiffany's became the first American company to use the 925/1000 standard for all of its silver. In 1907, Tiffany's chief gemmologist was instrumental in setting the measurement of "carat" as the weight standard for gems. In 1926 the United States also adopted Tiffany's standard of purity for the official standard of platinum.

A Part of American History

In 1861 Tiffany jewellery made its first big impact upon the media world as a presentation pitcher was commissioned for President Lincoln to commemorate his inauguration. He also presented a seed pearl bracelet to his wife. Tiffany's further ingratiated itself as the unofficial jeweller of the United States as it provided swords, flags and surgical instruments for the troops in the Civil War. In 1885, further establishing itself of the darling of the USA, they were commissioned to redesign the Great Seal of the United States of America. This can still be seen on the one dollar bill. A true American company through and through Tiffany's also designed the Super Bowl trophy in 1967 and in 2004 the NASCAR trophy.

A Catalogue of Artists

By 1873 Tiffany silver were viewed by high society as forms of art and were displayed in a number of museums and galleries. This view continues to this day with collections by Elsa Peretti, Paloma Picasso and Frank Gehry.

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