Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) was born the son of Charles Lewis Tiffany, founder of Tiffany & Co. His remarkable career designing jewelry, windows and decorative glass spanned 57 years including his tenure with L.C. Tiffany & Associates Artists, the Tiffany Glass Company, Tiffany Studios, TIffany Furnaces, and L.C. Tiffany Furnaces. In 1902 he became Tiffany & Co.'s first Design Director. With his help fantastic jewelry designs were created that were inspired both by nature and the art of other cultures. His work has been honored by museums and treasured by collectors around the world.