J.E. CALDWELL Art Deco Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
View Similar Items
J.E. CALDWELL Art Deco Blue Star Sapphire and Diamond Pendant
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:EDWARDIAN
- Condition:LIKE NEW.
- Seller Location:NY, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: PESD-312771stDibs: JU11111414761
J.E. Caldwell & Co.
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.
Find antique and vintage J.E. Caldwell & Co. jewelry on 1stDibs.
- Art Deco Style Diamond Sapphire Pendant-NecklaceLocated in New York, NYThe necklace is finely crafted in 18k platinum, with diamonds weighing a total of 0.40 dwt and sapphires 0.30 dwt. Circa 1950Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
- Midcentury Vintage Radiant Star Sapphire and Diamond PendantLocated in Stamford, CTDiamond clusters of flowers form a halo of radiance around an opalescent star sapphire in this mid twentieth century pendant of 14kt white gold. The diamonds, deeply set, are modern ...Category
Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Star Sapphire, 14k Gold
- Art Deco Amethyst, Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Pin/Pendant, circa 1925Located in Aspen, COArt Deco pendant with a carved natural amethyst (probably Siberian because of the presences of reddish undertones), creates a platinum, diamond, sapphire and ruby basket of flowers, this charming piece, with a flip up/flip down bale has 43 small both European cut and rose cut diamonds weighing an estimated .50 cts in total, 3 small bright sapphires...Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
MaterialsAmethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
- Sapphire Diamond Platinum Filigree Art Deco Drop Pendant NecklaceLocated in Stamford, CTArt Deco sapphire and diamond pendant necklace. Filigree open work pendant with 35 round diamonds and a diamond and round vivid blue sapphire drop. Length center round section 1 inch...Category
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
MaterialsBlue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
- Art Deco Sapphire Diamond and Pearl NecklaceLocated in London, GBHere we have a delightful multi gemstone necklace taken from the pinnacle of the Art Deco movement. The main body of this piece has been crafted from platinum and showcases an except...Category
20th Century Art Deco Drop Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
- Vivid Blue Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Pendant NecklaceBy Diamond Scene New YorkLocated in New York, NYA beautifully designed piece. Certified 11.49 carat Vivid Blue Ceylon Sapphire set with 22.70 carats of white round, pear and marquise cut diamon...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
MaterialsDiamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum