A Luminary of American Jewelry: The Life and Art of George Paulding Farnham George Paulding Farnham, a name perhaps less immediately recognized than those of his contemporaries in painting or sculpture, nevertheless occupies a pivotal position in the history of American decorative arts. Born in New York City in 1859, Farnham’s career unfolded primarily within the hallowed halls of Tiffany & Co., where he rose to become their preeminent jewelry designer during a period of unprecedented artistic innovation and technical mastery. His legacy extends far beyond mere ornamentation; Farnham was an…