J E Caldwell Jewelry

Find the exact piece of j e caldwell jewelry you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 331 vintage or 11 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of j e caldwell jewelry may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A choice in our collection of j e caldwell jewelry from J.E. Caldwell Co., Oscar Heyman and Edward F. Caldwell Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An object in our assortment of j e caldwell jewelry can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but Diamond rings, from our inventory of 157, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for an option in this array of j e caldwell jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

On average, a piece of j e caldwell jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $7,500, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $300,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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