Edwardian Jewelry
EDWARDIAN STYLE
Antique Edwardian jewelry is named for King Edward VII of Great Britain, who ruled from 1901 until 1910. Classic Edwardian necklaces, engagement rings, earrings and other jewelry are often overshadowed by the more popular style of the era, Art Nouveau, which is a shame. At its best, Edwardian jewelry was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron.
Edward introduced incredibly formal Buckingham Palace court presentations, balls and soirées, resulting in a huge demand for diamond jewels starting with his coronation in 1902. Dozens of tiaras and formal jewels in an updated 18th-century style were purchased from French jewelers Boucheron and Chaumet and from Russia’s Fabergé. The court jewelers Asprey, Garrard, Carrington and the newly opened London branch of Cartier were all overwhelmed with orders for sumptuous diamond jewelry to be worn at the king’s elaborate coronation.
During the Edwardian era, pearls were more valuable than diamonds. The pear-shaped pearl La Peregrina, for example, belonged to some of the most fabulous and strongest women in history and bounced among royal courts in Spain, France and Russia for several centuries. So while today the scale and clarity of a diamond ring matters, back then the size and quantity of your pearls was more important a declaration of wealth. And just as Victorian notions of propriety and femininity began to change after Queen Victoria died in 1901, jewelry design also evolved but there was some overlap with late Victorian styles.
Women of the Edwardian period sported bejeweled headpieces like tiaras and bandeaus with feathered aigrettes. Another popular piece of jewelry that is said to have been directly inspired by Queen Alexandra were colliers de chien, or dog collars — today's choker necklaces — which consisted of either a ribbon decorated with a brooch, a gemstone or several strands of pearls strung closely together.
Two major jewelry houses, Cartier and Boucheron, were founded in the mid-1850s, and by the beginning of the 20th century, the wealthy considered them household names. The Cartier brand became even more desirable once the house became the official jewelry supplier to King Edward VII. Cartier took this title seriously and designed some of the most innovative jewelry of its day, since it was willing to experiment with new materials like platinum and because it was mindful of fashion trends. Filigree settings also became popular. This saw-piercing technique was decorative and at the same time created a sense of lightness.
Perhaps even more important than Cartier’s use of platinum was the founding of De Beers Consolidated Mines Limited in 1888. The discovery of new diamond mines made the stone more affordable and prompted the introduction of new gemstone cuts. It is not uncommon to see Edwardian jewels with baguette or briolette diamonds.
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Style: Edwardian
Edwardian Turquoise and 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 18ct gold band holds a beautifully bright natural turquoise cabochon stones. The stones are bright and beautiful and complimented by the yellow gold perfectly.
Ring Siz...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1.15ct Round Cut Aquamarine Engagement Ring, Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This distinctive engagement ring showcases a 1.15-carat Santa Maria color aquamarine, round-cut and elegantly set in prongs. Along the shoulders, micro-pave-set old European cut diam...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Pocket Watch, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This masterfully crafted pocket watch dates back to the Edwardian era and is truly stunning. A bow of 18 carat yellow gold with green enamel detailing holds the pocket watch in place...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Edwardian 1.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Halo Drop Earrings, c.1915
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of sapphire and diamond drop earrings date back to the Edwardian era, circa 1915. They feature two beautiful 0.50ct oval cut sapphires at the centre of each drop....
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1910s Unknown Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1900s 14K Yellow Gold Two Stone Old Mine Diamond Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 8.25 (Sizable)
Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.2 grams
Diamond Details: .50ct total weight, old mine brilliant, H ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sapphire Pearl Edwardian Bar Brooch - 10k Round .72ctw Antique Pin
Located in Greensboro, NC
Era: Edwardian
Date: 1900s - 1910s
Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold
Stone Information
Natural Sapphires
Treatment: Heating
Carat(s): .72ctw
Cut: Round
Color: Blue
Natural Pearls
T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 3.28ct GIA COLOMBIAN Emerald & OLD European Cut Diamond 18K Plat Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine Edwardian 3.28ctw GIA COLOMBIA Green Emerald and OLD European Cut Diamond 18K Platinum Ring.
A brilliant blueberry-blue faceted round sapphire is accompanied east and west and n...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Peruzzi Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Pearl Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Beautiful original Edwardian earrings crafted in platinum and set with approximately 1cttw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity Peruzzi and mine cut diamonds. Pearls measure 5.50mm at the top ...
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20th Century Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold & Platinum Blue Enamel Diamond & Pearl Pendant Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian guilloche enamel, diamond, pearl, platinum, and yellow gold brooch and pendant, comprising one seed pearl, sixty-five rose cut diamonds and a panel of blue enamel, set i...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 29g 9K Yellow Gold Belcher Link 4 Row Choker Chain Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold chain necklace, with oval links in four strands, in 9 karat yellow gold.
This antique yellow gold chain necklace is crafted f...
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Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Old Cut Diamond Belcher Solitaire Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, set with one old cut diamond, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
This lovely Edwardian ring is set to the centr...
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1910s Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Circa 1900s Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold GIA 2.08ct Old European Diamond Engagement
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s
Item Details:
Ring Size: 7.25
Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested]
Weight: 3.7 grams
Center Diamond Details:
GIA Report#:2235263750
Weight: 2.08ct total w...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Garnet Vintage Style Three Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring features a vintage style, characterized by intricate detailing and a timeless aesthetic. The yellow gold setting offers a warm and rich backdrop for the gemstones. At the he...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15K Gold Reverse Carved Intaglio Rock Crystal Robin Hood Stick Pin
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian rock crystal and rose gold stick pin, comprising one oval cabochon of rock crystal, reverse carved and painted, set in 15 karat rose gold, with a 15 karat rose gold pin....
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Edwardian Diamond Negligee Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A dainty antique Edwardian double diamond drop necklace, a most delightful gift for her. These vintage heirlooms are also known as a negligee necklace or a lavalier for the way ladie...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver
Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Cluster Pendant in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from yellow gold in a prong setting, this elegant vintage-style floral pendant is embellished with six exquisite round pearls, each resembling delicate petals. Nestled betwe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 7g 18K Yellow Gold WW1 Memorial Buckle Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian yellow gold buckle ring, comprising a yellow gold band in the form of a belt or a buckle, in 18 karat yellow gold.
This beautiful Edwardian ring is formed in the shape ...
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1910s Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Ruby Pearl Heart Ribbon Vintage Style Dangle Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Each earring is adorned with red rubies and white pearls, boasting a heart-shaped design symbolizing love and affection. Adorning the top of each heart is a bow encrusted with white ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Garnet Diamond Vintage Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring features a vintage style, characterized by intricate carved detailing and a timeless aesthetic. The yellow gold setting offers a warm and rich backdrop for the gemstones. At...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Diamond Vintage Style Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These vintage-inspired earrings boast a captivating floral burst pattern, with a central diamonds and round diamonds adorning the pieces set in radiant yellow gold. The arrangement c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Peridot Vintage Style Half Eternity Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring features a vintage style. Its yellow gold setting provides a cozy and opulent base for the gemstones. Nestled at the core of the ring are half eternity of natural lime green...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum & 18K Gold Opal and Old Cut Diamond Halley’s Comet Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Art Deco opal, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold brooch, set with fourteen old cut diamonds, and one oval crystal opal cabochon, set in platinum, and backed in 18 karat yellow gold, with an 18 karat yellow gold pin and fittings.
I believe this brooch to be a Halley’s comet brooch...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold 0.68ctw Old Cut Diamond 5 Stone Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique diamond, and yellow gold ring, comprising five old cut diamonds, set in 18 karat yellow gold, to a band of 18 karat yellow gold.
This ring is set to the centre with beau...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eduard Türk 1900 Austria Edwardian Miniature Etoile Box-Charm In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian etoile box charm designed by Eduard Türk.
An amazing little pendant-charm box, created in Vienna Austria during the Edwardian era, back in the 1900. The pendant has been...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co. Diamond & Natural Colombian Emerald Brooch
Located in New York, NY
A stunning antique Tiffany brooch boasts a natural Colombian emerald weighing about 1.50 carats. Adorned with a garland design, it features old ...
Category
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14K yellow and black gold, 3.25CT Antquie Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Crafted from a striking combination of 14K yellow and black gold, this exceptional ring features a captivating 2.00-carat fancy yellow diamond at its center, boasting a slice cut for...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique Platinum heart locket, initial N, pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique heart locket pendant is honestly just the sweetest piece.
So full of love and sentiment it is a truly heart warming jewellery treasu...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Platinum
Antique 9ct Two Colour Gold Edwardian Figaro Link Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Bracelet
9ct Gold Tested
Circa 1900
Lovely, two colour- rose & white gold figaro link bracelet. Features a swivel clasp fastening.
...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Natural Oval Sky Blue Topaz Vintage Style Five Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The ring features a vintage style. The yellow gold setting offers a warm and rich backdrop for the gemstones. At the heart of the ring are five natural oval cut vibrant blue topaz Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural London Blue Topaz and Diamond Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The focal point of this vintage-inspired ring resides in three captivating greenish blue marquise-shaped natural London blue topaz gemstones. Interlacing between these topazes are ro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Natural Sky Blue Topaz Vintage Style Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This ring embodies a vintage flair, showcasing intricate details and an ageless appeal. Its yellow gold setting provides a cozy and opulent base for the gemstones. Nestled at the cor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
French Edwardian 1900-1905 Pearls Chain In 18Kt Gold With Guilloche Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
French Edwardian enameled chain.
Stunning necklace chain, created in Paris France during the Edwardian period, back in the 1905. This beautiful chain has been carefully crafted in s...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Pearl & Tourmaline Necklace 8.90 grams
Located in Birmingham, GB
Discover the elegance of the Edwardian era with our Antique Pearl & Tourmaline Necklace, a timeless piece of exquisite craftsmanship. This stunning necklace features an ornate, oval-shaped faceted dark green tourmaline, beautifully bezel-set and framed with delicate seed pearls, evoking the sophisticated glamour of a bygone era. Suspended beneath a stylized bow and flowers, intricately set with seed pearls, this piece captures the intricate detail and romantic design characteristic of Edwardian jewellery. The necklace comes complete with an integral gold chain, adding a touch of luxury and ensuring it sits perfectly around the neck. Ideal for collectors of vintage jewellery or as a standout piece for special occasions, this necklace is a testament to the elegance and craftsmanship of the Edwardian period. Embrace the timeless beauty of this pearl and tourmaline necklace...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Tourmaline, 15k Gold
Edwardian 1900 Enameled Blue Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled Pansy flower brooch.
Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, b...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 0.42 Carat Old Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an Edwardian three-stone ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1910.
The piece features three old European cut diamonds (TW ~0.42ct).
Signed with “585” inside the shank. ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian 1900 Enameled White Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled white Pansy flower brooch.
Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau peri...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Ruby and Diamond horseshoe ring, 18k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
Nothing quite compares to the whimsical symbolism of the horseshoe and this antique Ruby and Diamond horseshoe ring is the perfect piece to add a dash of good luck to your jewelry co...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Rectangular Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring
18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Tested
Circa 1900
Fabulous, Edwardian diamond ring. Set with three centre, natural diamonds & rectangular halo of sparkling diam...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Edwardian 15K Gold Seed Pearl Floral Necklace with Pendant & Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian seed pearl, and yellow gold necklace, comprising seventy-nine seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, with a 15 karat yellow gold chain.
This elegant necklace is des...
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Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian GIA 2.07 Carat Diamond & 2.89 Carat Sapphire Toi Et Moi Rose Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certificate: GIA
Center Stone: Diamond
Cut: Old European
Weight: 2.07 carat
Color: N
Clarity: I1
Accent Stone: Sapphire
Cut: Cushion
Weight: 2.89 carat
Accent Stone: 6 diamonds
Cut...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Natural pearl, emerald and diamond ring, circa 1915.
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl, emerald and diamond ring. Set centrally with a round natural saltwater pearl in a closed back half drilled setting, approximately 5.5 x 5.6 x 4.5mm in size, further de...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian GIA 1.31 Carat Diamond Gold Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Certificate: GIA
Center Stone: Diamond
Cut: Old European
Weight: 1.31 Carat
Color: E
Clarity: VS2
Metal: 14k rose gold and white gold
Era: Edwardian
Circa: 1900
Size: 5-1/2 and can b...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 1900 Green Yellow Enameled Pansy Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled white Pansy flower brooch.
Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau peri...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Edwardian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Nice chunky silver, graduated curb links with a silver dog clip fastener to one end and a silver ju...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co Diamond Enamel Filigree Guilloche Watch Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Tiffany Co Diamond Enamel Filigree Guilloche Watch Necklace. This incredible one of a kind Tiffany and Co watch neckla...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Joseph Cook & Son 1910 Edwardian Heart Shaped Lover Padlock In 9Kt Pink Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Lover mechanical lock designed by Joseph Cook & Son.
Beautiful heart shaped pendant, created in London England during the Edwardian era, back in the 1910. This padlock was made up w...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Marcus & Co. 1910 Edwardian Bangle Bracelet In Platinum With 3.16 Ctw In Diamond
By Marcus & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian bracelet designed by Marcus & Co.
Fabulous bangle bracelet created during the Edwardian period in New York city, by the iconic jewelry makers of Marcus & Co., back in t...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Art Nouveau Edwardian 18K gold diamond plique a jour enamel butterfly brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
A pretty early 20th C Art Nouveau Edwardian butterfly brooch in 18K yellow gold and silver with rare to find plique a jour multicolour enamel.
The brooch is embellished with 12 br...
Category
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Diamond Lavalier Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An elegant Edwardian pendant necklace perfectly executed in platinum that drapes delightfully on your neck. The lacy filigree of this Belle Epoque lavalière creates a sinuous, curvil...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Aquamarine Diamond Platinum Topped Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
EDWARDIAN JEWELRY
The Edwardian era, like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of an English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). This is the final jewelry period appellation to be defined by a British monarch. Edward was the lighthearted, luxury-loving antithesis of his mother. Even while he was still the Prince of Wales, Edward was infamous for being a playboy and a gambler. After his coronation he continued to surround himself with fast-moving, nouveau riche plutocrats, spending the majority of his time engaged in various social endeavors. Jewelry was an important part of the lifestyle cultivated by this extremely wealthy upper class. When considering the stylistic elements of the Edwardian period, the era actually begins earlier, during the declining years of the reign of Queen Victoria, and ends a few years after Edward’s death with the onset of World War I. To the rest of Europe, this period was characterized as La Belle Époque.
Millegraining, a new decorative technique made possible by the use of platinum, is featured often on Edwardian jewelry. Its border of delicate balls and ridges surrounding a gemstone or on the knife sharp edges of a design served to give jewelry a softer, lighter look.
Wearing far fewer bracelets together at one time than their Victorian counterparts, the fashion for bracelets turned to delicate tapered designs with repeating motifs, elongated forms, or links in the new more refined style afforded by platinum. Another popular bracelet fashion was composed of a front section of beautiful, gem-set design completed by expanding and contracting plain links circling to the underside of the wrist. These bracelets were easy to fit to the wearer and less expensive because they were only employed gemstones on the top side. These antique bracelets to be worn snug to the wrist.
This exquisite example features old Cut diamonds collet...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Aquamarine, Platinum, 18k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: Blue sapphire
Cut: Oval
Weight: 1.50 carats approximately
Accent Stone: 14 diamonds
Cut: Old European
Weight: 1.30 carats approximately
Color: J-K
Clarity: SI
Metal: ...
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1910s Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique sterling silver Albert chain, watch chain
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique, Edwardian era sterling silver Albert chain or watch chain.
Nice chunky silver, graduated curb links with a silver plated dog clip fastener to one end and a si...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Edwardian 3.10 CTW Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Antique Three Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an old European diamond weighing approximately 1.40 carats - J color with VS2 clarity
Flanked by two additional old European cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.70 carats...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Gold Gilt Locket
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This locket is gold gilt and has beautiful detail on it. The inside of the locket still has the original panes of glass.
Locket Dimensions 36x28mm
Weight: 17g
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Gate Bracelet
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gate Bracelet
9ct Gold Stamped
Makers Mark C D R
Circa 1910
Beautiful, Edwardian gate bracelet. Crafted in 9ct yellow gold. Features a lovely integral clasp which is s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Edwardian 1.10ct Diamond Solitaire Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This classic Edwardian solitaire features a glittering 1.10 carat, old cut diamond at it’s centre. The diamond has good quality at G in colour and SI in clarity. Claw set into a plat...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Old Cut Rose Cut Diamond Floral Drop Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, LT
It is a lovely pair of Edwardian floral drop stud earrings crafted in 18K gold and adorned with silver. Circa 1910.
The piece features old cut and rose cut diamonds.
Weight: 4.47g...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian 9ct Yellow Gold Sapphire And Diamond Bangle Circa 1910
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
A superb antique bangle dating to the early 20th century circa 1910.
Crafted from 9ct yellow gold which has that soft hued in between rose and yellow appeal, and designed as an oval...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
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