Knowra Charles Lewis Tiffany Charles Lewis Tiffany Charles Lewis Tiffany (1812–1902) was an American jeweler and entrepreneur who founded Tiffany & Co. in New York City in 1837 and built it into a prominent luxury retailer.
Tiffany & Co. : An American luxury jewelry and specialty retailer founded in New York City in 1837. Tiffany founded this company with John B. Young and made it his enduring enterprise.
Luxury goods : Products associated with high quality, scarcity, craftsmanship, and prices beyond ordinary necessity. Tiffany positioned his business in this market by emphasizing imported and finely crafted merchandise.
American luxury retail : The sale of high-end goods through American shops, department stores, and specialist firms. Tiffany helped establish a market for luxury retail in the United States.
J. L. Ellis : A New York merchant who joined Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in the firm Tiffany, Young and Ellis. Ellis became a partner as the business moved beyond its original stationery trade.
John B. Young : An American businessman who partnered with Charles Lewis Tiffany to establish Tiffany & Co. Young was Tiffany’s original business partner when they opened their New York stationery and fancy-goods store.
Gemstone grading : The assessment of a gemstone’s quality using characteristics such as color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. Tiffany’s standards for describing and selling gems helped make quality legible to American customers.
Tiffany & Co. silver : Silverware and decorative metalwork produced and sold by Tiffany & Co. The company’s silver department became a major expression of Tiffany’s commitment to craftsmanship.
Charles T. Cook : An American businessman who served as president of Tiffany & Co. after Charles Lewis Tiffany. Cook succeeded Tiffany in leading the company and continued its growth.
New York City : The largest city in the United States, located at the mouth of the Hudson River. Tiffany founded his company here as the city’s commercial and retail life expanded.
Tiffany Yellow Diamond : A large yellow diamond acquired by Tiffany & Co. in 1878 and displayed as a signature stone. Its public display drew attention to the firm’s access to exceptional gemstones.
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