Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies - Watches sold as a percentage of net sales (Details)	12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013	Jan. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2011
Commitments and Contingencies Watches Disclosure [Abstract]
Branded Watch Sales As Percentage Of Net Sales	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%

Watches manufactured by Tiffany Watch Co. and sold in TIFFANY & CO. stores as a percentage of net sales.

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