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Edwardian Diamond Platinum Gold Antique Car Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamond weight approximately 0.10 carat, eye-clean and white Tested as Platinum with gold pin stem Car
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Monkey Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
old European cut diamond, bezel set in milgrain platinum, weighing approximately 0.06 carat; eye-clean
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Ruby Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Heart Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
platinum-topped 18 karat gold. Circa: 1905. Measures: 5/8 x 3/4 inch (including bale). Total weight: 2.6
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

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

Antique Edwardian Delicate Diamond Platinum Gold Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian era platinum and 18k gold necklace, set with approx. 1.00ctw in diamonds, center
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Antique 19th Century Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

1910 Edwardian Diamond Gold Platinum 25th Anniversary Necklace
Located in St. Catharines, ON
antique-cut diamonds, suspended from a diamond set bail, mounted in platinum-topped gold, attached to a
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

Edwardian Enamel Diamond Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rose cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.25 carat - eye clean and bright. Tested as platinum
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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 ...

Edwardian 0.70 Carat Diamond Emerald Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Sickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
While opposite side is platinum with milgrain and rose cut diamonds Emeralds are well matched and
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Floral Heart Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Tested as platinum-topped 18 karat gold. Circa: 1910. Measures: 11/16 x 1 1/16 inches (including jump
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Gold

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Summerland, CA
diamond necklace with lobster clasp. The pendant itself is from Edwardian period, unmarked, tested
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pendant
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pendant
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W 1 in L 19 in
Edwardian 18kt Gold Platinum Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in Braintree, GB
Swedish early 20th century Edwardian 18kt gold and platinum pair of screw-back earrings with
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Goose Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
yellowish green With a platinum body pavè set by old European cut diamonds - eye clean and white Completed
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Garnet, Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold, Yell...

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 Moonstone Diamond Gold Platinum Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian 18 karat gold and platinum dress set with moonstones and diamonds. The set has 7
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cufflinks

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White Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rendered in platinum over 18k yellow gold, with a 9.5 carat oval opal at the center of a frame of
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold

Edwardian 1.75 Carats Old Mine Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Huggie earrings have a triangular form surmount accented by an old single cut diamond. Weighing
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings

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White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 Pearl 2.25 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
worn as a brooch via pin stem and closure Tested as platinum-topped 18 karat gold Circa: 1910 Length
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 11.50 Carat Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A platinum and 18 karat yellow gold filigree frame surrounds an oval opal in classic Edwardian
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Platinum, Yellow Gold

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

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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

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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 French Platinum Gold Double Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A stylish antique Edwardian platinum topped 18k gold double diamond ring, circa 1900. This
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Bridal Rings

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Diamond, 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
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W 0.44 in D 0.13 in L 2.5 in
Edwardian French Diamond Platinum Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
platinum with fine milligrain worked on the top of each element there are 804 diamonds set in this bracelet
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian More Bracelets

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Platinum-Topped Gold Convertible Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A unique and very unusual diamond and sapphire pendant from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! The pendant
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Necklace Enhancers

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum

Late Edwardian Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Drop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Late Edwardian Diamond 18k Gold Platinum Drop Earrings. Featuring two old mine cut
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian diamond ruby platinum ring Old European-cut center stone diamond of 0.25 carat, rose-cut
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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

Edwardian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Navette Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Platinum Navette Ring. Featuring 24 old mine cut diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Brown Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1910 Pretty, Edwardian diamond
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Bombe Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 A truly fabulous, Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond, Platinum and 9 Carat Gold Pin
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pin is modelled in 9 carat gold and has a simple and classic design. The three
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Stamped 750 Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian oval
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k 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

Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum 0.60ctw Diamond Dangle Necklace Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (3) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - G-I Color
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond, Ruby, Platinum and Gold 'Navette' Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian platinum and 18 karat gold ring with rubies and diamonds. The ring has 52 square-cut
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, White Gold

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

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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 Diamond Sapphire Platinum 18 KT Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
crafted during the very beginning of 1900 of 18 KT gold with Platinum top – tested Flat profile of
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian / Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Necklace
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a beautiful diamond necklace dating back to the early 20th century, the Edwardian era
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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian / Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Necklace
Edwardian / Belle Epoque 18k Gold Platinum Diamond Necklace
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H 1.07 in W 0.91 in L 16.54 in
Antique Edwardian Platinum Gold Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
A pretty antique platinum topped gold cluster ruby and diamond ring circa 1910. This unique ring is
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Circlet Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian Circlet Drop
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Morganite Heart Platinum Gold Diamond Enamel Pendant
Located in London, GB
An exquisite platinum topped 18 karat (18K) yellow gold heart-shaped pendant centring a heart
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Morganite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

Edwardian Morganite Heart Platinum Gold Diamond Enamel Pendant
Edwardian Morganite Heart Platinum Gold Diamond Enamel Pendant
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W 0.91 in D 0.24 in L 0.99 in
Platinum Aquamarine Diamond Edwardian Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Aquamarine, diamond and platinum brooch from the Edwardian period. The beautiful handcrafted
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Filigree Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Filigree Brooch. Featuring seven old European cut diamonds with
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 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

1910s Unisex Antique Edwardian Rose Gold Platinum Diamond Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Rose Gold and Platinum Diamond Band Finger size: 9.5 Comfort Fit Width: 7.75 mm/ .3 inch
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Band Rings

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Diamond, Rose Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Two Row Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian era, two
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Wolfhound Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
of the dogs. The gold is finished with a matte surface, surrounded by a quatrefoil-shaped platinum
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond 18K & Platinum Pin
Located in Solvang, CA
yellow gold and platinum. The lozenge shaped Edwardian pin features a .75 carat center diamond with I1
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Vintage 1910s Brooches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Round Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cluster Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum (band stamped 750) Circa 1900 Fabulous, Edwardian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped Gold Ruby Diamond Checkerboard Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian platinum topped 18k yellow gold diamond ruby ring, circa 1900. This unique ring
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Pearl Bow Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Necklace Platinum & 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Pretty, Edwardian necklace. Features a
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Lattice Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian marquise shaped ring
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Venice, CA
An English Edwardian ring from the year 1913. The ring is platinum and 18k gold with a large
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Platinum 18k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one pearl, and two old
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Good & Platinum Edwardian Circa 1910 Fabulous Diamond Drop
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.45 Carat Diamond Platinum Edwardian Brooch
Located in Stamford, CT
Handmade highly detailed Edwardian Art Deco 1910-1920 diamond brooch. 1 old European cut center
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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

Edwardian Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Marquise Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
18ct gold with diamond shoulders. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Face Dimensions: 15x8mm Weight: 3.1g
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Lovely antique diamond engagement ring, set in platinum. A softly rounded shape contours the low
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond Platinum Gold Pin Brooch, Circa 1915
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic Edwardian piece, circa 1915, featuring 2.55 carats of European-cut diamonds. They are set
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Vintage 1910s British Brooches

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Diamond, Gold, Platinum

Edwardian, Diamond, Gold and Platinum Double Drop Pendant, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Edwardian Diamond Gold and Platinum Set Pendant circa 1910 on a platinum chain. Three principle
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

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Edwardian Platinum Diamond Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of edwardian platinum diamond gold you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Making the right choice when shopping for an item from our selection of edwardian platinum diamond gold may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing choice in our collection of edwardian platinum diamond gold — 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. If you’re browsing our inventory for an object in our assortment of edwardian platinum diamond gold, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Edwardian Platinum Diamond Gold?

On average, a piece of edwardian platinum diamond gold at 1stDibs sells for $4,313, while they’re typically $246 on the low end and $298,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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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