At the turn of the 20th century jewelry around the world was made almost exclusively for the elite and featured precious stones. More often than not that precious stone was the diamond and Tiffany & Co had stocked up on these stones during a downturn in the market just a few decades earlier.

During this same time Louis C. Tiffany began taking a deeper interest in his fathers company. He was instrumental in creating a more artistic approach to jewelry that was also more affordable. By combining gold with semi-precious stones Tiffany was able to bring jewelry to the common man. Tiffany was a true artist who used many mediums from jewelry to glass to create masterpieces for both the elite as well as the middle class. His commissioned works were in demand with the whose who of the young country. While is studio also produced fine stained glass panels and Tiffany lamps, which were the style in homes all across the country.