Specialties
Bridgewater Jewelers has been family owned and operated for over 143 years. We are customer service oriented and treat our customers like family. We carry everything from fashion jewelry to fine gemstones and diamonds. We also offer onsite repair service for your jewelry and watches. We specialize in Laser and machine engraving. Give us a call if you have any questions.
History
Established in 1883.
Bridgewater Jewelers is located in historic New Castle, Delaware. We are the oldest family-owned and operated jewelry store in the nation and reside in one of the oldest buildings in the historic town.
For more than 130 years, the foundation of Bridgewater Jewelers has always been, and always will be, a focus on superior business ethics, quality, service and fairness. One of the key reasons for customer loyalty is providing quality merchandise at a fair price. Since 1883, we have had the privilege of bringing you the best customer service, provided in a warm and comfortable family atmosphere.
Our dedicated and knowledgeable team has over 60 years combined experience in the jewelry industry.
Meet the Business Owner: Mary L.
Bridgewater Jewelers was founded by James Goslin Bridgewater, who at the age of 6 years old lost his leg in a wood chopping accident and needing a trade where he could sit, he became a jeweler. After coming to Delaware from England he established Bridgewater Jewelers in Wilmington. The business moved to its current location at the corner of 4th & Delaware Streets in New Castle in 1885. James ran the business with his son, Francis Edward Bridgewater.
Francis' son, William Burton Bridgewater, carried on the jewelry trade in Haverhill, MA but took over the family business upon his father's passing in 1939 & worked at the New Castle location until 1976, when he sold the business to his son and daughter-in-law, Clay & Alice Bridgewater. Clay ran the business with the help of his wife & children until his passing in 2003.
His daughter, Mary Frances Lenhoff, took over the business in 2003 & continues to uphold the history of trust and fairness established over 125 years ago.