Bixlers™ , America ’ s First Jeweler , was founded by Christian Bixler III in 1785 . On the corner of Bank and Northampton Street in Easton , Pennsylvania , is where he opened the first Bixlers store , which would set the standard for excellence in luxury jewelry for more than two centuries . Driven by legacy , passion , and enduring principles , Bixlers continues to create every piece with unmatched quality and unparalleled craftsmanship .
Under the apprenticeship of master clockmaker John Kiem who demanded perfection , Christian Bixler produced luxury timepieces with skill and mastery that would rival any American jeweled clock at the time . Each clock was hallmarked by Bixler ’ s distinctive signature , with artistic dial decorations featuring garlands of flowers , fruit , and cherubs . Thanks to Christian ’ s expert craftsmanship , many of these clocks remain in operation to this day ! Bixler ’ s original molds , shaping tools , and silver tableware have also been preserved in a provenance museum to celebrate the Bixlers origin story and honor Christian ’ s fine work . If you visit our store in Allentown , Pennsylvania , you can view a collection of history books that chronicle the Bixlers legacy .
To maintain and preserve Christian ’ s legacy , there has always been a Bixler at the forefront of Bixlers Jewelers . Upon his death in 1840 , the store was inherited by Christian ’ s sons , William , and Daniel Bixler , and then by Daniel ’ s son , Rush H . Bixler . Throughout the ages , the inheritors of the Bixlers legacy persevered through two world wars , the Great Depression , and the loss of loved ones . But it was someone who married into the family who brought the Bixlers name into the future .
Kenneth H . Mitman had married a Bixler and entered the business with no prior knowledge of jewelry . Despite overwhelming odds , he successfully built Bixlers into a nationally recognized brand . And in 1965 , Bixlers even received a congratulatory telegram from Tiffany & Co ., stating , “ Heartiest congrats on your 180th anniversary . You are fifty-two years older than we are . We bow to you on your birthday .” Ten years later , Bixlers received another telegram from Tiffany & Co : “ Congratulations on your anniversary today . Not only the oldest but one of the finest jewelers in America . We salute you .”
In 1968 , Bixlers was passed on to Kenneth ’ s children , and together , the siblings successfully ran the store until 2006 . To this day , Kenneth ’ s daughter Joyce remains an essential part of the business and can still be found warmly assisting Bixler ’ s customers at the Allentown store .
Today , every magnificent Bixlers ’ piece continues to be handcrafted in North America . Our specialized team of jewelers , diamond setters , designers , casters , lappers , hand engravers , and gemologists work to create jewelry that honors Christian Bixler III ’ s standard of excellence . We only use responsibly sourced diamonds , gemstones , and metals . Better yet , all our material is ethically sourced and made with 97 % renewable energy . We believe that Christian is looking down on the Bixlers of today with great pride . And we hope to preserve his legacy for generations to come .
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