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Antique 15ct Rose Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Pendant 15ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian rose gold pendant
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Late 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Rose Gold

14K Gold Edwardian Pearl and Sapphire Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This elongated crescent moon contains graduated alternating pearls and sapphires. The pearls are
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold, Edwardian, Sapphire & Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
pearl petals. The pendant also has two sapphire flower drops, one at the top and one at the bottom. The
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Pearl Cross Shaped Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
cross shaped pendant. Set with a centre, faceted, oval, natural sapphire & pretty, natural seed pearl
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 14k Yellow Gold Edwardian Oval Sapphire & Diamond Pearl Enameled Pendant
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
. Pearls and sparkling diamonds adding the finishing touches. The combination of diamond, sapphire, pearl
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Natural Cabochon Sapphire Pearl Vintage Style Pendant in solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your look with this pendant by GEMMA FILIGREE. Our antique
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire and Pearl Vintage Style Bloom Pendant in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from solid yellow gold, this elegant floral pendant is adorned with cascading round opals
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.40 Carat Basaltic Sapphire 3.14 Carat Diamond and Pearl Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 4.40 carat Basaltic sapphire, 3.14 carat diamond and pearl, 12k
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Platinum

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Pendant / Brooch with Link Chain 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
link chain accented by freshwater cultured pearls, blue sapphires and pinkish-red rubies. The unique
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Cross In 18Kt Gold With Diamond and Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque cross. Beautiful cross from the Belle Epoque period, created during the
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Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...

Edwardian 1905 Belle Epoque Cross In 14Kt Gold Palladium Diamond And 4 Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque cross. Beautiful cross from the Belle Epoque period, created during the
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Antique Early 1900s North American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Pall...

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enamel Pendant Watch By Verger Freres For Tiffany & Co. Very fine and rare pendant watch
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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

Edwardian Blue Sodalite and Crystal Egg Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
gold beads. A similar accent is at the bottom of the egg to which stands of fringe with seed pearls
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Star Sapphire, 10k Gold

Edwardian 1900 Horseshoe Lucky Pendant In 18Kt Gold With Demantoids And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle Epoque necklace-pendant-brooch. Fantastic lucky pendant-charm, created during the
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Antique Early 1900s American Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearls Sapphires 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pair of Brooches Pendants
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
A pair of Pearls Sapphires 14K Yellow Gold Brooches. Delicate and fine they can be worn separately
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Brooches

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Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire Platinum Floral Pendant Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
A royalty piece from the late 1800s. This antique Edwardian Diamond GIA Natural Pearl Sapphire
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Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Gruen pocket-watch pendant chain in guilloche. Gorgeous long necklace with an open face
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendants, and Rings from the Art Deco, Edwardian, Victorian eras. (I will be listing
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Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces

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

Antique Necklace 13 Natural 14ctw Gems solid 14/ 18K Gold / 5.8gr
Located in SE
, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline Style: Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts, Belle Époque, Edwardian
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Verger Freres 1901 Spaulding & Co Edwardian Watch-Pendant Guilloche 18Kt Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian Neo-classic Watch designed by Verger Freres for Spaulding & Co. A fabulous and
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GIA Blue Sapphire NO HEAT Diamond 18K Tahitian Pearl Vintage Earrings 3.96 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA 18K GOLD UNHEATED BLUE SAPPHIRE, TAHITIAN PEARL & DIAMOND
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Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Pendant Brooch 18Kt Gold Platinum with 2.56 Ct Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous Edwardian belle epoque guilloche pendant. An incredible piece, created during the
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian More Jewelry

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique 2.59ct Sapphire and 0.32ct Diamond 18ct Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An stunning, fine and impressive antique Edwardian 2.59 carat sapphire and 0.32 carat diamond, 18
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20th Century Drop Necklaces

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

German Pforzheim 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Blue Enamel Round Box In .935 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
, created in Pforzheim Germany, with Edwardian neo classical patterns, circa 1910. This beautiful, oversized
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Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Boxes and Cases

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Round Pill Box In 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
has been crafted during the Edwardian period in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and decorated with
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Boxes and Cases

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock With Guilloché Enamel In Sterling With Box
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock designed by Valmé. Stunning and rare miniature travel-carriage
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock, designed by Richard Silverer. An exceptional boudoir
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

VACHET Paris 1910 Edwardian Miniature Enameled Guilloché Clock In .800 Silver
Located in Miami, FL
crafted during the late Edwardian period, back in the 1910 with impeccable details in solid sterling
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock. Beautiful miniature desk clock, made in Switzerland
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Graziosa Guilloche Enamel Pocket Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss enamel pocket watch designed by Graziosa Watch Co. Gorgeous small lady hunter
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

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White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Necklace Platinum 18Kt Gold 15.12 Ctw Peridot Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian gem set convertible necklace with peridot. Beautiful piece of jewelry, created during
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum

Edwardian 1905 Guilloché Enamel Perfume Bottle In .925 Sterling And Cut Glass
Located in Miami, FL
, created during the belle Epoque-Edwardian period, back in the beginning of the 20th century, circa 1905
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Bottles

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Silver, Enamel

Bardies-Faure 1914 Paris Edwardian Guilloche Enameled Box .950 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
enamel box, created in Paris during the Edwardian period, back in the 1914-1915. This beautiful box was
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Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian Sapphire Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque sapphire diamond and pearl pendant, the oval-cut faceted sapphire weighing
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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

Edwardian Natural Yellow Blue Sapphire Pearl Gold Pendant Circa 1910
Located in ALTRINCHAM, GB
Edwardian natural yellow and blue Sri Lankan sapphire pendant with natural saltwater pearl; this
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 15k Gold

Edwardian Natural Unheated Ceylon Sapphire and Pearl Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Oxford, GB
A Ceylon blue natural unheated sapphire pendant set with three natural sapphires and natural seed
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Blue Sapphire Diamond Pearl Gold Platinum Heart Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, DE
This lovely heart brooch was crafted in England circa 1910 and can also be worn as a pendant. It
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 9 Carat Gold Sapphire Pearl Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Delicate Edwardian 9ct gold pendant holding two beautiful sapphires surrounded by pearls.
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold

Edwardian Pearl Sapphire Diamond Gold Platinum Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A delicately sensual Edwardian pendant in platinum and yellow gold, 7 natural sapphires, 5 diamonds
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Pearl Sapphire 14 Karat Gold Flower Basket Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pendant designed as a basket set throughout with round natural pearls measuring approximately 3.0
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold

Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Pearl Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a white gold cable chain suspending a swirling ribbon motif pendant. Platinum-topped
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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

London Blue Topaz Sapphire and Pearl Vintage Style Pendant in Oxidized 9k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This charming Edwardian style pendant glistens and glows front and center with an enchanting London
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural London Blue Topaz Sapphire Pearl Vintage Style Pendant in solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Add a delicate and unique aesthetic to your look with this pendant by GEMMA FILIGREE. Our antique
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Belle Époque Platinum Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Pearl Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Belle Époque Platinum Old European Cut Diamond & Sapphire Pearl Necklace Metal: Platinum
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 2.15 Carat No Heat Burma Sapphire Diamond Pearl Platinum Pendant AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval mixed cut, Burmese sapphire weighing approximately 2.05 carats, bright deep royal
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian style brooch pendant with synthetic sapphire and pearls
Located in Chorzów, PL
Gold brooch with the function of a pendant in the Edwardian style set with cultured pearls and
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1900 Belle Epoque Convertible Pendant 18kt Gold 5.08ctw Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle epoque necklace-pendant-brooch. An statement piece from the Belle Epoque period
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Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Pink Sapphire Seed Pearl Pendant 14 Karat Gold Small Oval
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian pink sapphire & seed pearl pendant (circa 1910s) crafted in 14k
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian "Madonna and Child" Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Platinum over gold pendant, an ornate frame of diamonds and custom-cut sapphires and displaying a
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20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau 15 Carat Gold Sapphire and Seed Pearl Long Necklace Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
. Beautiful design with the seed pearl and sapphire with rope twist chain to each side. True antique example
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20th Century British Edwardian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire, 15k Gold

Antique 4.52 Carat Ceylon Sapphire Diamond Pearl Platinum Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
This platinum necklace consists of an oval openwork pendant, a chain with pearls, and a diamond
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Sapphire

Edwardian 1905 Guilloche Enameled Locket Pendant 18kt Gold with Rose Cut Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
German locket pendant from the Edwardian period. Fabulous round locket pendant, created during the
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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian More Jewelry

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

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian pocket watch by George Stockwell & Co. An amazing and very beautiful piece, created
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Pocket Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
George Stockwell 1911 London Edwardian Enameled Guilloche Sterling Pocket Watch
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Edwardian 1905 Swiss Guilloche Green Enamel Pocket Watch 14kt Gold with Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Swiss pocket watch pendant in guilloche, Gorgeous open face pocket watch, created in
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Pocket Watches

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White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock Sterling with Pink Guilloché Enamel in Box
By Concord
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock designed by Valmé. Extremely beautiful antique miniature
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel, Enamel

Edwardian Spider Web Diamond Sapphire Seed Pearl Platinum Pendant Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Intricate webbing and seed pearl detail Late Edwardian, Circa 1915 Tested as platinum with maker's mark
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Sapphire, Diamond and Natural Pearl Pendant
Located in Aspen, CO
Circa 1915, Edwardian platinum pendant possessing just over .70 cts of small diamonds and 29 fine
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Necklace with Pearl Sapphire and Ruby Set Heart Lockets
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
delicately set with a sapphire, pearl, and ruby respectively. The pearl and sapphire hearts also function as
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Early 20th Century Unknown Federal Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian 14K Gold Star Pendant with Black Enamel, Pearls and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
enamel with pearls and a 1 carat sapphire stone as its centerpiece. This is a one of a kind piece of
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold

Natural Conch Pearl GIA Fancy Yellow Diamond and Sapphire Long Gold Necklace
Located in Miami, FL
natural yellow diamonds, rose-cut yellow sapphire beads and 24 natural pink conch pearls. Gemstones
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Vintage 1980s Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, Gold

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Edwardian Sapphire Pearl Pendant For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact edwardian sapphire pearl pendant you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Platinum and 18k Gold. You’re likely to find the perfect edwardian sapphire pearl pendant among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. A edwardian sapphire pearl pendant from Tiffany & Co. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cushion cut versions for sale. Finding a edwardian sapphire pearl pendant for sale for women should be easy, but there are 8 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Edwardian Sapphire Pearl Pendant?

On average, a edwardian sapphire pearl pendant at 1stDibs sells for $4,250, while they’re typically $237 on the low end and $33,889 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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