Antique Edwardian Necklace
Early 1900s German Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Amethyst, Silver
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Edwardian Necklace
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Garnet, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1910s European Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Garnet, Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910s American Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Antique Edwardian Necklace
Amethyst, Pearl
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
1910s English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
1910s British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Coral
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Early 1900s American Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Moonstone, Silver
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Moonstone, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Garnet, 15k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Cultured Pearl
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
1910s Unknown Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
1910s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century British Antique Edwardian Necklace
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
1910s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Edwardian Necklace
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Amethyst, 9k Gold
19th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Star Sapphire, 10k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Early 1900s European Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Citrine, Silver
Early 19th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, White Gold
1910s British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Zircon, 14k Gold
1910s Unknown Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Gold
1910s British Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Chalcedony, Moonstone, Amethyst, Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Pearl, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Aquamarine, Pearl, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Edwardian Antique Edwardian Necklace
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
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A Close Look at edwardian Jewelry
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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Finding the Right necklaces for You
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023To tell if a necklace is antique, first look for hallmarks that indicate the maker. If you locate them, you can consult trusted online resources to find out when the company or artisan was active. To qualify as an antique, a necklace must be at least 100 years old. The presence of materials that are no longer commonly used to produce jewelry, like bakelite, camphor glass, foil opals and paste, can be good indicators that a piece is an antique. Antique jewelry is also more likely to have European- and rose-cut gemstones than modern cuts like the brilliant round. Because it can be difficult to date jewelry on your own, you may wish to consult an expert, like a certified appraiser or experienced dealer, for assistance. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique necklaces.