Charles Lewis Tiffany

1812–1902 (age 90)

Jeweler

Biography

Charles Lewis Tiffany built a legacy as a jeweler whose name became synonymous with elegance, quality, and innovation. His taste and attention to detail established a standard that transformed luxury retail and delighted patrons around the world.

Interred at Green-Wood Cemetery, he is remembered not only for a celebrated business but also for giving back to the arts and education in New York society.

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