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Antique Edwardian Platinum GIA Graded 1.15ct Diamond Stackable 5 Stone Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond (at the center)- Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - K Color - I1
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Diamond Ring c1905 5 Stone Band 18k Gold Jewelry Chester
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Edwardian 5 stone diamond ring (circa 1905), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Five old
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Cross over Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
the 18carat gold cross over band. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Width: 6mm Weight: 2.45g
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Edwardian Turquoise Five-Stone 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
stones. Fully hallmarked Chester 1911. Ring Size: K or 5 1/4 Weight: 2g
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, Gold

Edwardian Turquoise and Diamond Point Five-Stone 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
points that sit between the oval turquoise stone cabochons. Ring Size: J 1/2 or 5 Weight: 6.5g
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 1.5 ct Diamond Five Stone Platinum Ring circa 1910
Located in Goettingen, DE
Antique 1.5 ct Diamond Five Stone Platinum Ring circa 1910 This distinctive antique five-stone
Category

Early 20th Century German Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Ruby Diamond Vintage Style Five Stone Band Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Color: Pinkish Red Shape: Round Size: 4 - 5 mm. Number: 5 Weight: 2.50 Carat (approx.) ACCENT STONE(S
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Style Five Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
sleek and lustrous yellow gold band. The ring's delicate five-stone setting whispers of vintage glamour
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire Vintage Victorian Style Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Blue Sapphire Color: Blue Shape: Oval Size: 7 x 5 mm. Number: 1 Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Topaz Vintage Style Five Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
. delicately cradled in a prong setting band. Each sky blue oval topaz stone is meticulously arranged to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Blue Topaz Vintage Style Carved Three Stone Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Blue Topaz Color: Sky Blue Shape: Oval Size: 7 x 5, 6 x 4, 2 mm. Number: 5
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Cushion Unheated Blue Sapphire GIA and Diamond 3 Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Absolutely breathtaking vintage Cambodian sapphire and diamond ring. The brilliant blue stone
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold 0.25ct Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Edwardian era five stone ring set in 18ct gold. The ring features five old cut bright lively
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Ring Size: 5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold Weight: 1.5 grams Finger to Top of
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl Harem Ring
Located in Venice, CA
in the 19th century. They typically have 3-5 connected bands, with a repeating placement of gemstones
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Early 20th Century 18ct Gold European Cut Diamond Band Ring Circa 1910
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A beautiful early 20th century eight stone old European cut diamond ring dating from circa 1910
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Knife Edge 1.90 Carat Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Five Stone Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Ring - Size 6 3/4. This yellow gold 14K anniversary band is stunning! The ring has a fishtail style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.15 Carat Basaltic Sapphire and Diamond Five Stone Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
stunning antique 5 stone sapphire ring has been independently tested using state of the art technology
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary 0.75ct Diamond Five Stone Ring in Platinum
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Width; 16mm. Head Height; 4.5mm. Head Depth; 3.3mm. Band Width 1.8mm Materials: Platinum Stones
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique 1.30Ct Sapphire 1.08Ct Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This antique Edwardian sapphire and diamond five stone ring is excellent quality, set with
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Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian 5 Stone Diamond Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Lovely, Edwardian five stone band. Set with beautiful, natural, old European cut diamonds in a boat
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Multi Color Tourmaline Half Eternity Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
been enlarged to show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Tourmaline Color: Multi Shape: Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.54Ct Diamond and Platinum Twist Ring Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Edwardian jewelry collection. This fine and impressive antique twist ring has been crafted in platinum
Category

Vintage 1910s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian Turquoise and 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This glossy 15ct gold band holds five beautifully bright turquoise cabochon stones. The stones are
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian 18ct Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby 5 Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
An elegant vintage 5-stone ring, set with 2 round diamonds and 3 round fine quality rubies, in an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 5 Stone Natural Opal Cabochons 18k Yellow Gold Antique Ring Size 6.75
Located in North Attleboro, MA
Antique Edwardian 5 stone white opal ring (circa 1910s), crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. The opals
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ring Size: 8.5 Metal Type: 14 karat Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5 grams Finger to
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
approximately 7mm & band width approx 2.6mm UK Size L US Size 5 1/2 Can be resized using our resizing
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
& S Beautiful, Edwardian ring. Features alternating, natural sapphire & diamond stones, set in to a
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Five Stone Ring 1.4ct Diamond Dated 1909
Located in Kendal, GB
A stunning antique Edwardian five stone diamond ring made in Chester by Edward Durban & Co in 1909
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 18 Carat Gold Pearl and Turquoise Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
gold and made in Birmingham, England. Ring Size: L or 5 3/4 Band Width: 7mm Weight:
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Crossover Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Makers Mark H W Ltd Pretty, Edwardian three stone
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Edwardian Large 14 Carat Amethyst and Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
6.25 but could easily be resized. The amethyst stone measures approximately 5/8" in diameter and rests
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
. The stones are placed up high within the band and they are also set in platinum. Ring Size: L or 5 3
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring in 0.50ct of Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
/ Platinum (tested) Stone: Diamonds (approx. 0.50ct total) Measures: Size K (UK), 5 1/2 (US) - Can be sized
Category

20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Oval Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
stones are in a platinum milgraine setting- finishing off this piece just perfectly. The band is 18ct
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Toi et Moi Ring
Located in Venice, CA
deep pinkish red, and is a variation of an antique cut. Both stones are set with eight prongs. The band
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Amethyst & Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
diamonds. The stones are set in white gold & mounted on a lovely 18ct yellow gold band with diamond set
Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 1.15ct Ruby
Located in Kendal, GB
) STONES: Ruby (6.88 x 6.82 x 2.43mm, approx. 1.15ct), Diamonds (5 x 5mm & 3 x 3mm - approx. 0.20 & 0.50ct
Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Cluster Ring in 10ct Opal
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular antique Edwardian cluster ring exhibiting a spellbinding natural cabochon opal
Category

20th Century European Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Style Sapphire Diamond Trilogy Ring 2ct Sapphire
Located in Kendal, GB
clarity – H/I colour. Sapphire is the birthstone of September. The blue variety is considered a stone of
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Early 2000s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

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

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Circa 1900s Edwardian Opal and Old European Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
Item Details: Year: 1900s Ring Size: 5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and
Category

Vintage 1980s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Antique Sapphire and Diamond halo ring, 9k gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
, electronically tests as 9ct gold and sterling silver, Edwardian era, c1900s Approx sizes: UK size K US size 5
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Diamond and Emerald Engagement Ring. This incredible
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Opal Diamond Ring 2.4 Carat Opal Dated 1906
Located in Kendal, GB
x Depth 5mm METAL: 18ct Gold (Stamped) STONES: Natural Opals (approx. Centre 5 x 8mm, 1ct – Sides
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Antique Early 1900s European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Pearl Ruby and Diamond 18ct White Gold Quatrefoil Cluster Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
age. Clean design, well set stones. Polished band. Light wear only. Please view photographs. WEIGHT
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20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Old Euro Diamond Engagement Ring. This
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond and Synthetic Pink Sapphire Ring, 18k Gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
I can't say enough about this stunning antique, Edwardian era, synthetic pink Sapphire and Diamond
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

GIA .82 Carat Total Weight Edwardian Diamond 14Karat Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
brilliant Color: J Clarity: SI1 Type: Natural Finger to Top of Stone Measurement: 5mm Shank/Band Width
Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Antique Turquoise Five Stone Ring, 9k Rose Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
. Ring size: UK / AU: K½ US: 5⅜ EU / MM: 50.27 Approx weight 2.06 grams Ring face 7.2mm and 2.7mm band
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Diamonds White Gold Platinum Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
Mascaron : for the 18kt gold and the platinum We can also see a number : 477 engraved inside the ring band
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Antique Edwardian Austro-Hungarian Sapphire Diamond Daisy Bangle
Located in Kendal, GB
Austro-Hungarian marks within the band. Additional Information: Material: Metal, Stone Metal: 18ct gold
Category

20th Century European Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Austro-Hungarian Sapphire Diamond Daisy Bangle
Antique Edwardian Austro-Hungarian Sapphire Diamond Daisy Bangle
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W 0.08 in D 0.14 in Dm 2.64 in L 7.5 in
Late Edwardian Platinum Rare Peruzzi Cut Diamond Ring 1.10ct
Located in Narberth, PA
accent stones weigh 0.05ctw. Completing the design is a slim knife edge band with a smoothly polished
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Amethyst Vintage Style Carved Band Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
yellow gold band with an ornate carved in scrollwork design that enhances its antique aesthetic. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Ring in Platinum, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Edwardian pearl and diamond ring by Gattle, c.1910, the ring vertically set to the
Category

Early 20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Diamond and Green Emerald Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique Edwardian-era openwork navette-shaped band highlights a vibrant emerald-shaped green
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Natural Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Cocktail Ring in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
show details* PRIMARY STONE(S) Stone: Natural Emerald Color: Green Shape: Oval Size: 7 x 5 mm. Number
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Marquise Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Cocktail Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
STONE(S) Stone: Natural Amethyst Color: Purple Shape: Marquise Size: 10 x 5 mm. Number: 1 Weight: 1.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 9k Gold, White Gold

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Edwardian 5 Stone Band For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate edwardian 5 stone band for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect edwardian 5 stone band 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. Creating a edwardian 5 stone band has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Emeralds Maravellous and Roman Malakov are consistently popular. While most can agree that any edwardian 5 stone band from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Diamond version from the 65 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old mine cut and cabochon versions for sale. When shopping for a edwardian 5 stone band, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Edwardian 5 Stone Band?

Prices for a edwardian 5 stone band can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $367 and can go as high as $17,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $965.

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.

Find antique Edwardian rings, bracelets, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.