In Search of Shine at Tiffany's

Something old, something new.

I've always liked the slogan. It describes Tiffany & Co. (TIF Quote) to a T. In fact, it describes my other favorite value investments pretty well, too: sharp products and new markets grounded in a tradition of solid fundamentals.

Few deny that the name Tiffany brings a sparkle to the eyes of jewelry aficionados worldwide.

People crave the refined shopping experience, and when one of those robin's-egg-blue catalogs of dreams arrives in the mail, it gets opened right away. Right? ...