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Charles Lewis Tiffany (February 15, 1812 – February 18, 1902) was an American businessman and jeweler who founded New York City's Tiffany & Co. in 1837. Known for his jewelry expertise, Tiffany created the country's first retail catalog and introduced the English standard of sterling silver in imported jewelry in 1851.
Charles Lewis Tiffany was the first jeweler to establish the diamond ring as a symbol of love. In 1886, he introduced the Tiffany ® Setting, the world’s most iconic engagement ring. Flawlessly engineered to allow the diamond to float above the band, it has played a part in the world’s greatest love stories for over 130 years.
Charles Lewis Tiffany (born Feb. 15, 1812, Killingly, Conn., U.S.—died Feb. 18, 1902, New York, N.Y.) was an American jeweler who made a specialty of importing historic gems, jewelry, and art works.
Charles Lewis Tiffany. Founder: A Maverick with a Vision. Behind the shimmer and renown of every Tiffany & Co. creation is a moving story of risk-taking, discovery and staunch dedication to quality and craftsmanship.
With the death of Charles Lewis Tiffany in 1902, Louis Comfort Tiffany, the founder’s son, became Tiffany’s first Art Director. His position as America’s leading designer was well established by 1882, when President Chester Arthur invited him to redecorate the White House.
Feb 15, 2024 · Charles Lewis Tiffany purchased the surplus cable from the 1858 venture, turning it into souvenirs that forever linked his name to the short-lived telecommunications milestone.
Journey through 185 years of remarkable milestones. Meet Charles Lewis Tiffany, the man who started it all, and discover how icons of the House, from awe-inspiring gemstones like the Tiffany Diamond to the first Blue Book and Blue Box, came to be.
Behind every dream is the dreamer. Our visionary founder, Charles Lewis Tiffany, helped define legendary jewelry design as we know it and established the diamond engagement ring as an enduring symbol of love.
Charles Lewis Tiffany unveils a nine-foot Atlas clock above the Tiffany store. Today, the clock still stands above the entrance of The Landmark at 57th Street and Fifth Avenue and is the oldest public clock in New York City.
Charles Tiffany: everything you need to know about the jewellery icon - Homes and Antiques.
