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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.
Apr 11, 2024 · 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 Tiffany left an estate of $35 million—nearly $1 billion today—but his most lasting achievement is the founding of Tiffany & Co., the American luxury institution that will forever epitomize superlative quality, cutting-edge innovation, discovery and legendary style.
Charles Lewis Tiffany redefined glamour and style with the purchase of jewels from French aristocrats in the 1840s. Marking the first appearance of major gemstones in the U.S., the press took note with The New York Times crowning him the “King of Diamonds.”
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.
Tiffany & Co. founder Charles Lewis Tiffany was born to dream. Long before his time, he understood the universal desire to dream about something bigger than one’s self, and from the very first store in New York City in 1837, fantastical window displays became a proud tradition of the House.
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