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Bixlers®

Legacy

We are an elite team of master craftspeople in possession of techniques passed down through centuries, operating out of a single atelier in North America to handcraft the world's finest jewelry out of ethically-sourced gemstones and recycled precious metals.

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Heritage

Pennsylvania, 1785. Not ten years after the birth of our country, Bixlers was founded in Pennsylvania by Christian Bixler III, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, and master Swiss clockmaker and metalsmith.

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Philosophy of Design

We endeavor to create no less than the finest jewelry on the planet, peerless in elegance, longevity, and wearability. Each Bixlers piece is crafted by hand by an elite team of master artisans exclusively in North America.

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Timeline

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1784

Veteran of the Revolutionary War and master clockmaker, Christian Bixler III, moves to Easton, Pennsylvania.

1785

Christian Bixler III purchases land from William Penn's son and America's First Jeweler is founded.

1786

Christian Bixler III designs and crafts jeweled clocks by hand, setting a standard of excellence that would be passed down through the ages.

1788

Christian Bixler III introduces the intricacy and precision of clockmaking to fine metalsmithing.

1804

Acting as burgess and county treasurer, Christian Bixler III helps to develop vital infrastrucutre of what would become the Lehigh Valley.

1825

Christian Bixler III's son, Daniel becomes the first of many descendants to carry on the family business. And the oldest continuously-operated family jewelry store in America is born.

1885

Bixlers celebrates its 100th birthday!

1934

In the throes of the Great Depression, the back of the Bixlers workshop is converted into a library to support the community.

1948

After weathering WWII, Bixlers becomes a member of the American Gem Society.

1965

A telegram is received from Tiffany & Co. "“Heartiest congrats on your 180th anniversary. You are fifty-two years older than we are. We bow to you on your birthday.”

1975

Tiffany & Co. send yet another telegram recognizing Bixlers as "not only the oldest but one of the finest jewelers in America.".

1985

Bixlers celebrates its 200th birthday!

2015

All manufacturing is moved to a single state-of-the-art atelier in North America that runs on 97% renewable energy.

2016

The new atelier attracts master artisans from all over the world who come to practice the legendary Bixlers handcraft.

2017

100% of all precious metals used in the production of fine jewelry now comes from recycled materials.

2020

Bixlers joins the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).

2022

Bixlers' parent company is named an Official Ambassador of the Mercury-Free Mining Global Initiative.

2023

Joyce Welken, the last direct descendent of Founder, Christian Bixler III continues to service the storefront.

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Officially RJC-Certified

We are proud to announce that BIXLERS is officially a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council. It is an honor to be recognized by the world-leading authority on sustainability standards. For centuries, BIXLERS has been a trusted name in fine jewelry artistry. And this achievement positions us to be a trusted name in sustainable and ethical practices. This is only the beginning. Together, we can redefine fine jewelry for future generations.

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