J E Caldwell Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary German Pocket Watches
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Central American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1850s American Sterling Silver
Silver
Vintage 1950s Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Pocket Watches
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
American Dome Rings
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
American More Bracelets
Diamond
20th Century American Pitchers and Decanters
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Ruby, Zircon, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches
White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets
Peridot, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
American Brooches
Vintage 1940s American Retro Cufflinks
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1920s More Rings
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cufflinks
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
American Retro Bracelets
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique 1880s American Victorian Brooches
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Zircon, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Retro Engagement Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
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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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