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Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum Topped Old Mine Cut Diamond Bar Pin
Located in Venice, CA
14K Gold Platinum Topped Old Mine Cut Diamond Bar Pin This Edwardian 14k gold bar pin is platinum
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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Platinum 3.60ctw GIA Sapphire Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
- 0.60ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 3.60 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold & Platinum Top
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Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum 6ctw Old Mine Diamond Snow Flake Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
Clarity - G-K Color - 5-6ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 5-6 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Diamond Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. With platinum topped filigree
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Diamond Stickpin
Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Diamond Stickpin
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H 2.72 in W 0.4 in D 0.24 in
Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14k Gold & Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Edwardian cufflinks. In platinum-topped 14k gold. Each set with a round
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14k Gold & Diamond Cufflinks
Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14k Gold & Diamond Cufflinks
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H 0.83 in W 0.52 in D 0.87 in
Edwardian Platinum Gold Cufflinks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian platinum and gold double-sided and engraved cufflinks circa 1910. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #C
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cufflinks

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Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Garnet Gemstone Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stickpin In 14k gold with a platinum frame to the head. Bezel-set with a
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Cluster Bangle Bracelet In 14K Yellow Gold & Platinum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An astounding Edwardian era diamond cluster hinge bangle bracelet in 14k yellow gold and platinum
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Antique Car Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
red gemstone cabochon accent Tested as platinum-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1900 Car measures: 1/2
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum 14K Yellow Gold Heart Antique Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hinged pinstem with locking closure With an additional watch pin attachment Stamped for 14 karat gold
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14k & Platinum Colombian Emerald Cabochon & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
Era: Late Victorian to Early Edwardian c. 1895-1905 Metal: Platinum and 14K Yellow Gold Stones
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 1ct Diamond Bracelet 14k Gold Platinum Round Bezel Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish and elegant antique Edwardian bracelet (circa 1900s to 1910s) crafted in 14k yellow gold
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond and Sapphire Ring. This
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Bitterman Bros, Edwardian Opal Platinum 14 Karat Gold Shield Antique Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for 14 karat gold and tested as platinum. With maker's mark for Bitterman Bros.. Circa: 1910. Shield
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 1.16ctw Old Mine Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
carats of old mine cut diamonds in platinum, atop 14 karat yellow gold. Grading as G to I color, and VS
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sugarloaf No Heat Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum and 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Ring size: 8 1/2 and sizable Measures north to south 17.0 mm and
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace Platinum Pearl 14k Gold Vintage Fine
Located in Torrance, CA
. Metal & Hallmark: 900 platinum (pendant) and 14k white gold (chain). The pendant is not hallmarked
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

1910 Edwardian Platinum over 14K Rose Gold Peridot, Diamond and Pearl Necklace
Located in Lexington, KY
” length This 1910 Edwardian necklace in platinum over 14k rose gold is absolutely gorgeous, featuring
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Cherry Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
VS clarity Tested as platinum-topped 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Cherry measures: 9.0 x 10.8 mm
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow ...

Black Starr & Frost Edwardian Pearl Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Turtle Pin
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stamped for 14 karat gold and tested as platinum Signed for Black Starr and Frost Circa: 1910 Measures: 1
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Platinum-Topped Gold Partridge Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
ruby eye, strongly purplish-red in color Completed by a 14 karat gold pin stem Tested as platinum
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian No Heat Burma Pink Sapphire Diamond Platinum 14K Gold Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cut and age Flanked by tapered rose gold shoulders Stamped for 14 karat gold Tested as platinum
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Circa 1800's Diamond Platinum on 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Wailea, HI
Edwardian Circa 1800's Diamond Platinum on 14k Yellow Gold Necklace 43 Old European Cut Diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum & 14K Octagonal Old Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
and 14K Yellow Gold Total Diamond Weight: 3.53 Carat Total Weight Center Diamond: 0.53 Carats; F
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Circa 1900s Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Crossover Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s Item Details: Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.2grams Diamond Details: (2 Stones) .50ct each old European brilliant diamonds, with I Color, a...
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Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Goose Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by gold details and a demantoid garnet eye Tested as platinum-topped 18 karat gold with a 14 karat
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, P...

Antique Edwardian Era Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Brooch Pin #16451
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Antique Edwardian Era Platinum and 14K White Gold Diamond Brooch Pin. Stunning example of
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Antique Early 1900s Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Natural Pearl Diamond Stick Pin. This
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum-Topped Gold Convertible Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
, which is made of platinum-topped 14kt yellow gold, has a shield-like shape and cage-like design. The
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Navette Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
diamonds. Set in platinum with a 14K yellow gold hinged pin. Brooch Length: 2 inches Brooch Width: ½ inch
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Bar Brooch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian diamond platinum and gold bar brooch circa 1910. Clear and concise information you want
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14kt/Platinum+Diamond Pin
Located in Narberth, PA
An elegant pin from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in platinum, this beautifully milgrained
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14kt/Platinum+Diamond Pin
Edwardian 14kt/Platinum+Diamond Pin
W 0.44 in D 0.13 in L 2.5 in
Vintage Edwardian Platinum and 14k White Gold Diamond Filigree Bangle Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
This is a magnificent vintage Edwardian platinum and 14k white gold diamond filigree bangle
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Vintage 1910s American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.96 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Analyzer) and verified as 14 karat gold and platinum. This impressive pendant is supplied with an IDGL
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20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 0.96 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
Edwardian 0.96 Carat Diamond and 14k Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.18 in W 0.45 in L 1.61 in
Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds, and square-cut rubies; 14 karat yellow gold and platinum Size: 5.75 US; top width 0.75 inch
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum Yellow Gold Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
opulence and sophistication of the Edwardian era and is handcrafted in platinum and 14 karat yellow gold
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Pear Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pinstem Tested as platinum and 14 karat gold Circa: 1910 Head measures: 5/16 x 7/16 inch Total length: 2
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Delicate Pearl Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Edwardian 14k gold and platinum pendant necklace, with rose cut diamonds and pearls
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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

1920's Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Enamel Gold Platinum Racehorse Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Charm is designed as colorful jockey riding a pavé set platinum horse Jockey features red, white
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ring Solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Set Diamond Band
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting A: Solid 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum set Diamond Edwardian Ring Band Size 6.75 There
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Bridal Rings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Antique Snake Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
engraved scale texture and detailing throughout Completed by yellow gold pinstem Tested as platinum and 14
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum 0.60ctw Diamond Dangle Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
& Bezel Set - 0.15ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (approx.) Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Back w
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Edwardian Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
weight .20cts each, G, VS2 Platinum Tested: Platinum 8.8 grams Stem tested: 14k white gold Depth: 8mm
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Filigree Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
near-colorless, SI clarity. Crafted in platinum with 14k yellow gold pin. Circa 1910. The brooch is 1
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
. The Diamonds and Pearls are set in Platinum atop 14 Karat Gold as was the custom of the period. The
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Diamond Vintage Edwardian Marriage Platinum Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Diamond Platinum on Gold Edwardian Marriage Band Ring. Centering securely
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum

1900s Edwardian Yellow Gold and Platinum 1.26 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum Head/Prongs Weight: 2.1
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

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White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Longines Blue Enamel Pendant Watch Platinum and 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Edwardian vintage watch pendant in original condition! Designed in 14K yellow gold and Platinum
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Circa 1900s Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold 2.00ct Antique Pear Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold and Platinum Top [Hallmarked, and Tested
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, complemented by 1.05 carats of European cut diamonds around the brooch. Set in 14K yellow gold with a platinum
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Gorgeous Edwardian Diamond Necklace in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
2.00 ct Fine bail on the back in 14 karat rose gold Pendant approx.: 50.00 x 38.00 mm / 1.96 x 1.49 in
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Peridot Pearl Platinum 14 Karat Gold Swagged Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
and fringe in yellow gold milgrain bezels With a platinum-topped circular motif bead set with rose cut
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14k Gold & Plat GIA European Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning antique solitaire engagement ring was crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and platinum
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Old Euro Diamond Drop Pendant/Pin Necklace
Located in Great Neck, NY
gorgeous Edwardian diamond drop necklace is crafted in 14k yellow gold and platinum top. The pendant holds
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Turquoise Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
clarity Completed by round gold shoulders Tested as platinum and 14 karat gold With partial assay mark
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Black Star & Frost Edwardian Platinum Gold Diamond and Pearl Hair Combs
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1910 Black Star & Frost Platinum top and 14k Hair Comb / Pins, measuring 3 3/4 inches in
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian French Antique Emerald Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Gold Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with yellow gold split prongs with a recessed navette shaped platinum-topped surround Prong set
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Bar Brooch in Platinum and Yellow Gold, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
brooch in platinum and 14-karat yellow gold, circa 1905. The brooch of an elongated oval design is
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold

Edwardian Pendant with Chain / Brooch Platinum, Gold, Diamonds and Birma Ruby
Located in Heerlen, NL
set, the chain is platinum and the box clasp is 14 kt. white gold (newer)
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Opal Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by partially grooved shank Tested with partial stamps for 14 karat gold Tested as platinum With
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Edwardian 14k Gold Platinum For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of edwardian 14k gold platinum you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Platinum and 14k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 693 antique edition and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect item from our selection of edwardian 14k gold platinum may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of edwardian 14k gold platinum — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tiffany & Co., Black, Starr & Frost and J.E. Caldwell & Co. each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an old european cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old mine cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our edwardian 14k gold platinum for sale are for women, but there are 205 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Edwardian 14k Gold Platinum?

Prices for a piece of edwardian 14k gold platinum can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $165 and can go as high as $135,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,595.

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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