1                                                                   Exhibit 99.1
                                  TIFFANY & CO.
                                  NEWS RELEASE

Fifth Avenue & 57th Street                                   Contacts:
New York, N.Y. 10022                                         ---------
                                                             James N. Fernandez
                                                             (212) 230-5315
                                                             Mark L. Aaron
                                                             (212)230-5301

                  TIFFANY'S HOLIDAY SEASON SALES INCREASE 17%;
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                     COMPANY RAISES ANNUAL EARNINGS OUTLOOK
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New York, N.Y.,  January 12, 2010 - Worldwide sales at Tiffany & Co. (NYSE: TIF)
increased 17% in the two months ended December 31, 2009  ("holiday  period") due
to growth in all three  geographic  segments.  Management  now believes that net
sales and  earnings  for the fiscal  year  ending  January  31st will exceed its
previous expectations.

Net  worldwide  sales rose 17% to $799.1  million in the  holiday  period.  On a
constant-exchange-rate   basis,   which   excludes  the  effect  of  translating
foreign-currency-denominated  sales into U.S.  dollars,  worldwide net sales and
comparable  store sales increased 13% and 8% (see attached  "Non-GAAP  Measures"
schedule). Results are based on unaudited sales.

Michael  J.  Kowalski,  chairman  and chief  executive  officer,  said,  "We are
extremely pleased by these holiday sales results. Today more than ever, there is
an appreciation of those brands that represent genuine, lasting value built upon
a  recognizable  legacy of great  design,  superior  craftsmanship  and  quality
materials. This greatly benefits Tiffany."

Net sales by segment were as follows:

     o    In the Americas,  sales  increased 15% to $443.9  million.  Comparable
          U.S. store sales  increased 12% (16% in November and 10% in December).
          Holiday results included a 20% increase in the New York flagship store
          and 10% comparable store sales growth for U.S. branch stores. Sales in
          New York and U.S.  branch  stores  benefited  from an  increase in the
          number of  transactions,  coming  from  increased  sales to both local
          customers and foreign visitors. Combined Internet and catalog sales in
          the U.S.  increased  17%.  The  Company's  stores in Canada  and Latin
          America also contributed to the increase.








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     o    Sales in the Asia-Pacific region increased 11% to $240.8 million. On a
          constant-exchange-rate  basis,  net sales  rose 4%;  comparable  store
          sales rose 1%  including  a 12%  decline  in Japan and a 26%  increase
          across the rest of the region.

     o    Sales   in   Europe   increased   30%   to   $103.0   million.   On  a
          constant-exchange-rate  basis,  net sales increased 19% and comparable
          store sales rose 16%,  resulting from double-digit  growth in the U.K.
          and most other countries.

     o    The  Company  operated  220  TIFFANY & CO.  stores  and  boutiques  at
          December 31, 2009 (91 in the Americas,  102 in Asia-Pacific  and 27 in
          Europe),  versus 206 locations a year ago (86 in the  Americas,  96 in
          Asia-Pacific and 24 in Europe).

     o    Other sales  increased  to $11.5  million from $3.4 million last year,
          reflecting  increased  wholesale  sales of rough  diamonds that do not
          meet the Company's requirements.

Mr.  Kowalski  added,  "We  experienced  growth  across a wide  range of jewelry
categories and price points. Overall, these  better-than-expected  sales results
are, in turn,  leading us to again increase our sales and earnings  outlooks for
the year ending January 31st. We now believe that Tiffany is on track to achieve
net sales of  approximately  $2.7  billion for the full year and can achieve net
earnings from continuing operations of $2.07 - $2.12 per diluted share, compared
with our previously  published  outlook of $1.88 - $1.98 per diluted share.  The
current and previous  outlooks  are and were  inclusive  of one-time  items.  We
approach  the new  fiscal  year  focused  on  Tiffany's  ability  to expand  its
profitability and global presence, and expect to provide our financial and store
expansion  plans for 2010 when we report  fiscal  2009  results.  Long-term,  we
continue to believe that Tiffany has an  excellent  opportunity  to increase its
share of the U.S. and global jewelry market."

Next Scheduled Announcement
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The  Company  expects  to report  its fourth  quarter  and full year  results on
Monday,  March 22, 2010 with a conference call at 8:30 a.m.  (Eastern Time) that
day.   For    notifications    of   news    releases,    please    register   at
http://investor.tiffany.com ("E-Mail Alerts").

Tiffany & Co.  operates  jewelry stores and  manufactures  products  through its
subsidiary  corporations.  Its principal  subsidiary is Tiffany and Company. The
Company  operates








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TIFFANY & CO.  retail stores and  boutiques in the  Americas,  Asia-Pacific  and
Europe and engages in direct selling through Internet, catalog and business gift
operations. For additional information, please visit www.tiffany.com or call our
shareholder information line at 800-TIF-0110.

This document  contains  certain  "forward-looking"  statements  concerning  the
Company's objectives and expectations with respect to sales and earnings. Actual
results  might differ  materially  from those  projected in the  forward-looking
statements.  Information concerning risk factors that could cause actual results
to differ  materially is set forth in the  Company's  2008 Annual Report on Form
10-K and in other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company  undertakes  no  obligation  to  update or  revise  any  forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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                         TIFFANY & CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                   (Unaudited)

NON-GAAP MEASURES
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Net Sales
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The Company's reported sales reflect either a  translation-related  benefit from
strengthening  foreign  currencies  or a  detriment  from a  strengthening  U.S.
dollar.

The Company  reports  information  in accordance  with U.S.  Generally  Accepted
Accounting  Principles  ("GAAP").  Internally,  management  monitors  its  sales
performance on a non-GAAP basis that eliminates the positive or negative effects
that   result   from   translating   international   sales  into  U.S.   dollars
("constant-exchange-rate       basis").       Management      believes      this
constant-exchange-rate  basis provides a more  representative  assessment of the
sales performance and provides better comparability between reporting periods.

The Company's  management  does not, nor does it suggest that investors  should,
consider such non-GAAP  financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute
for,  financial  information  prepared  in  accordance  with GAAP.  The  Company
presents such non-GAAP  financial measures in reporting its financial results to
provide  investors with an additional  tool to evaluate the Company's  operating
results. The following table reconciles sales percentage  increases  (decreases)
from the GAAP to the non-GAAP basis versus the previous year:





                                                             Two Months Ended
                                                             December 31, 2009
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                                                                                          Constant-
                                             GAAP                Translation            Exchange-Rate
                                           Reported                Effect                   Basis
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Net Sales:
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Worldwide                                      17 %                    4 %                  13 %

Americas                                       15 %                    1 %                  14 %
  U.S.                                         13 %                    -                    13 %

Asia-Pacific                                   11 %                    7 %                   4 %
  Japan                                        (8)%                    3 %                 (11)%
  Other Asia-Pacific                           54 %                   14 %                  40 %

Europe                                         30 %                   11 %                  19 %


Comparable Store Sales:
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Worldwide                                      12 %                    4 %                   8 %

Americas                                       12 %                    1 %                  11 %
  U.S.                                         12 %                    -                    12 %

Asia-Pacific                                    8 %                    7 %                   1 %
  Japan                                        (9)%                    3 %                 (12)%
  Other Asia-Pacific                           39 %                   13 %                  26 %

Europe                                         27 %                   11 %                  16 %










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