J E Caldwell Jewelry
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Retro Retro Bracelets
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Cufflinks
Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Dome Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Vanity Items
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Black Opal, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Boxes and Cases
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s North American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Table Mirrors
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Swiss Pocket Watches
Mid-20th Century American Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Link Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Wedding Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Diamond, Platinum
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With intricate and refined artistry, the jewelers at J.E.Caldwell Co. have been handcrafting illustrious watches and adornments — including cocktail rings, engagement rings and link bracelets — for nearly two centuries. The American firm, which is among the oldest silver and jewelry companies in the United States, has found acclaim with collectors and buyers worldwide.
Born in Poughkeepsie, New York, J.E. Caldwell Co. founder James Emmott Caldwell (1813–81) apprenticed as a silversmith and subsequently trained in watchmaking under the esteemed watchmaker Samuel Ward Benedict in New York City. Following his apprenticeships, Caldwell sought work in Philadelphia, initially securing a position with a wholesale jeweler before importing watches for a jewelry manufacturer. In the late 1830s, he established a storefront of his own, in a stately marble building on Chestnut street. Caldwell partnered with James M. Bennett thereafter in order to launch a jewelry shop nearby that they called Bennett Caldwell. With the passing of Bennett, Caldwell partnered with a former employer, John C. Farr, and changed the company name, establishing the J.E. Caldwell Co. of today.
In 1876, Philadelphia hosted the first World’s Fair held in the United States. Alongside the Gorham Manufacturing Company — a legendary but largely overlooked American silver firm — J.E. Caldwell showcased an array of stunning jewelry and silver objects at the event’s Centennial International Exhibition. In the early 1900s, J.E. Caldwell was contracted to fashion a presentation silver tea service — more than 160 pieces — for a newly commissioned battleship, the U.S.S. Pennsylvania. The brand’s exquisite silver wares traveled at sea aboard this battleship — and later, on the U.S.S. Valley Forge — for decades.
J.E. Caldwell Co. became known for exquisite Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry. Ownership of the firm passed through the family over the years before changing hands to business interests outside of the family. Today a J.E. Caldwell Co. retail location continues to operate in Philadelphia.
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