J E Caldwell Jewelry
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 2000s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Pocket Watches
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s American Edwardian More Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Blue Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1930s American Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Alexandrite, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Pocket Watches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches
Steel, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Desk Accessories
Brass
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Band Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern More Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Vintage 1960s Italian Cufflinks
18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
2010s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco More Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Moonstone, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
American More Rings
Diamond
20th Century American Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
European Wrist Watches
2010s Art Deco More Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
American Cufflinks
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 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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