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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J.E. CALDWELL 1910 Edwardian Brooch In Platinum With 3.75 Ct Diamonds & Sapphire
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian brooch designed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. This is an important antique brooch created in America by the Philadelphia based goldsmiths of J.E. Caldwell & Co. betwee...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
J.E. Caldwell 1.20 Carat Diamond Platinum Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1950's J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia diamond brooch. 30 round brilliant cut diamonds in a circular platinum setting. 30 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H VS approx. 1.20cts...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco J.E. Caldwell Platinum, Diamond, & Sapphire Bar Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed Art Deco bar pin or brooch. In platinum. By J.E. Caldwell of Philadelphia. With 8 channel-set rectangular French cut (lab created) sapphires & 12 prong-set transitio...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
J. E. Caldwell Art Nouveau Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Wolf Head Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized wolf head with dimensional features Engraved and grooved with flowing fur texture throughout Accented by round cut rubies flush set as eyes Weighing approximat...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 1920s J.E. Caldwell & Co. Diamond Bar Pin
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Old European cut Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 2.00 carats. Signed by J.E. Caldwell & Co. Circa 1920s 2 3/8 x 1/8 inches
Diamond, Platinum
J.E. Caldwell Platinum Diamond Clip Pins
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This platinum and diamond pin by J.E. Caldwell features a stunning arrangement of emerald cut, baguette, pentagon, and round-cut diamonds, with the versatile design allowing it to be...
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, White Gold
J.E. Caldwell Enamel Natural Pearl Diamond Gold Swan Brooch Pin
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Adorable swan brooch created by J.E. Caldwell in the 1950's! Features an amazing 15.56-ct baroque natural freshwater pearl that eventually inspired the designer to make this brooch. ...
Freshwater Pearl, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
J.E. Caldwell & Co. Citrine Gemstone Shield Brooch Pendant 18k Yellow Gold
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in MIAMI, FL
One geometric shaped shield brooch by famed jewelry house J.E. Caldwell & Co. The brooch is set with one Madeira Citrine gemstone in a lozenge...
Citrine, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1960s Boucheron Paris Emerald Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
By BUCHERON
Located in Miami, FL
This 1960's vintage Boucheron piece of jewelry is a dual clip lapel brooch crafted in platinum and comprises masterfully designed, naturalistically inspired and diamond swathed scrol...
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1920s Art Deco Platinum 2.50cttw Antique Marquise & French Cut Diamond Pin
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.3grams Diamonds Details: Total Diamond Weight: 2.50ct, total weight Center Diamond: Antique Marquise, .50ct, G-H...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Mid Century Gold & Platinum 2.40ctw Diamond Dual Clip Pin Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
Vintage Mid Century Incredible Diamond Multi Use Double Clip Or 1 Pin Brooch. --Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine Diamonds - 12 Baguette Cut, 2 Marquise Cut & 74 Old Single & Old E...
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
French Art Nouveau 18 Karat Yellow Gold Child's Portrait Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. Original and mischievous antique gold brooch, it represents a smiling child's face whose head is draped with a scarf tied under the face. The clasp is a pin with safety. Signed on the front. Height : 3 cm, width : 2,6 cm, thickness : 5 mm approximately. Total weight of the jewel : 6,9 g approximately. Authentic antique jewel - French work from the beginning of the XXth century, Art nouveau jewel...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Ruby Platinum Butterfly Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A stunning Art Deco pin brooch from the 1930’s that is impressively made with extreme quality, as seen in the settings work on the back and front o...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 12.82cttw Diamond Platinum Double Clip Brooch Pin
Located in Miami, FL
Presenting an exquisite vintage jewelry piece: a double clip brooch pin showcasing an impressive 12.82 carat total weight of natural diamon...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Diamond Sapphire Platinum Gold Bar Brooch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum and 14k gold hardware bar pin, by Tiffany & Co, set wit square cut blue sapphires (measuring approx. 4 x 4mm) and approx. 2 carats in diamonds. Brooch is 61mm x 10...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
$744Sale Price|20% Off
W 1 in L 0.8 in
French Art Nouveau Citrine and Seed Pearl 14 Karat Yellow Gold Brooch, 1900
Located in Honolulu, HI
This French Art Nouveau brooch, circa 1890–1910, is an exquisite representation of the movement's focus on fluid, botanical forms. Crafted in...
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold
$1,410Sale Price|25% Off
W 0.45 in L 0.7 in
Art Deco Platinum-Topped Diamond and Emerald Pin, France, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
A refined example of Art Deco craftsmanship, this exquisite platinum-topped diamond and emerald pin embodies the geometric precision and glamour of the 1920s–1930s. The top portion, ...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Base Metal
Art Deco Platinum Diamond Filigree Bar Brooch Pin
Located in beverly hills, CA
Exquisitely handcrafted in platinum, this elongated oval Art Deco brooch is a true work of art. The brooch features an intricate openwork design, with three stunning ovals at the cen...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$3,985
W 1.14 in D 0.32 in L 1.18 in
Art Nouveau 1900 Edwardian Enamel Orchid Flower Brooch in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian art nouveau enamel Orchid brooch. An exceptional three-dimensional piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau p...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
David Webb Platinum Leaf Brooches, 40 Carat Diamonds
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
Pair of impressive platinum and 18k gold leaf brooches by David Webb, with a total of approximately 40 carats in round and baguette cut H/VS-SI1 d...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 1920s J.E. Caldwell & Co. Jade and Diamond Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with 3 GIA certified Cabochon Jadeite Jades, accented by Old European and Baguette cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.66 carats. Signed by J....
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
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H 2.63 in W 1.34 in D 0.28 in
J.B. CALDWELL 1920 Jabot Brooch In Platinum With 11.32 Ctw Diamonds & Jadeite
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco brooch sabot pendant designed by J.B. Caldwell & Co. This is a superb and beautiful jabot-brooch pendant, created in America during the art deco period, back in the 1920...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, White Diamond, Platinum
J.E. Caldwell 1950's 2.40 CTW Sapphire Diamond Platinum Vintage Circle Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a pierced circle brooch comprised of sapphires and diamonds Sapphires are square step cut and weigh approximately 1.60 carats total Transparent medium blue in color and c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco J.E Caldwell Blue Enamel Flag Stick Pin. This gorgeous Caldwell stick pin is crafted in 18K Yellow Gold. The pin features a flag that has blue enamel on it...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
J.E. Caldwell 2.52 Carats Sapphire Diamond 14 Karat Gold Shell Brooch Clips
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch clips are designed as clam shells; brightly polished with a deeply ridged texture Featuring channel set square cut sapphires weighing approximately 2.16 carats - bright royal...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co 13.94ct Unheated Cabochon Ruby Eagle Brooch in 18KYG
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. cabochon ruby eagle brooch set in 18k yellow gold. This striking realistic eagle brooch features a bezel set 13.94 carat unheated oval cabochon ruby ac...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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H 1.25 in W 1 in L 3 in
New England Society of Mayflower Descendants Medal Pin by J.E. Caldwell, 1896
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An antique historical medal created in the 1896 by an American jeweler J.E. Caldwell for one of the members of the New England Society of Mayflower descendants William W. Gase who related to Elder William Brewster, one of 22 male passengers of the historic Mayflower ship...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
J.E. Caldwell & Co Art Deco 22.50 Carat Sapphire Diamond Platinum Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco platinum brooch by J.E. Caldwell & Co, set with 22.50ctw in sapphires and 4.30ctw in diamonds. Brooch is 1.75" x 1 5/8". Marked with JE Caldwell mark. Weight - 38 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco circa 1925 Platinum J.E. Caldwell Sapphire and Diamond Circle Pin
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Art Deco Circa 1925 Platinum J.E. Caldwell Sapphire and Diamond Circle Pin Classic, Art Deco Circa 1925, diamond and sapphire circle pin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
J.E. Caldwell & Co Antique 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Daughters of the Revolution Pi
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous J.E. Caldwell & Co Antique 14K Yellow Gold Enamel Daughters of the Revolution Pin. This pin is in great condition and has all the hallmarks of J.E. Caldwell including its or...
Yellow Gold, Enamel
J.E. Caldwell Art Deco Diamond Onyx Platinum Bow Brooch
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brooch is designed as a stylized bow with a milgrain platinum frame decorated with a pierced and ornately scrolled gallery Centering calibré cut onyx, as a bow motif, deeply engrave...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
J.E. Caldwell Edwardian Pink Coral Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Snake Stickpin
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round coral measuring 7.5 mm, very light yellowish-pink color with a good waxy polish With a platinum-topped snake twisting around the pin-stem at the coral's base, pron...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum