Edwardian Paste Bow Dress Ornament
Sold|$1,700
Edwardian Paste Bow Dress Ornament
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Edwardian large scale paste bow dress ornament c 1905. This ornament would have adorned a
Sold|$1,700
Edwardian Paste Bow Dress Ornament
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Edwardian large scale paste bow dress ornament c 1905. This ornament would have adorned a
Striking Color Display in an Edwardian Paste Necklace
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in sterling silver circa 1900, a rare array of aqua, pink and clear pastes sit on the neck like
Silver
Sold|$475
Edwardian Pearl and Paste Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian paste brooch in the Romantic Style, of faux pearls and pastes set in sterling silver
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Velvet Choker Necklace, Amethyst Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A truly beautiful antique Edwardian era, velvet and Amethyst paste choker necklace. A rare find
Gilt Metal
Edwardian Sterling Marcasite and Ruby Paste earring
Located in New York, NY
Lovely articulated marcasite and sterling earrings from the Edwardian period. Ruby pastes were used
Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,695 / set
Edwardian Saphiret Teardrop and Champagne Paste Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
flash when caught in the light. A beautiful pair of earrings from the Edwardian (1910s) era! These
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold Back & Front Paste Locket
Located in Portland, England
A charming Edwardian 9ct gold front and back paste floral locket. The front of the locket features
Gold
Antique Sterling Silver and Paste Bow Brooch, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet little Edwardian sterling silver and paste bow brooch. A dainty stylised bow with flowing
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian fancy link bracelet, Pink and Blue paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
chain style links each intercepted with baby pink and blue paste. The light pastel shades contrast well
Steel
Edwardian silver, paste and paste pearl sautoir and matching earrings, French.
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
the bottom of the matching earrings. The pearl 'grapes' are a lovely soft ivory colour, and the pastes
Sterling Silver
Sold|$1,700
Victorian Paisley Cocoon Coat
Located in New York, NY
years. Fully lined in new silk with an antique Edwardian paste stone clasp.
Antique Edwardian Brooch Wreath Brooch Enamel and paste rhinestone pin
Located in Nashville, TN
This beautiful Edwardian wreath brooch, with detailed enamel painted leaves in the iciest shade of
Enamel
Edwardian French silver paste long drop earrings, 1900s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Beautiful hand set paste drop earrings, set in sterling silver, with bow and floral motifs. All
Silver
Charming 'figure of eight' design Edwardian gilt and paste choker necklace
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Such an unusual delicate collar. This piece feeds into the contemporary taste for chokers but is very refined. As a statement with a very simple evening dress or even on a bride this...
Gilt Metal
Edwardian baroque gilt and paste bracelet, with matching earrings
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
Striking and baroque Edwardian dramatic bracelet and matching hook earrings, in gilded metal and
Gilt Metal
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Back & Front, Edwardian Heart Shaped Floral Paste Locket
Located in Brighton, GB
Explore the elegance of this stunning 9ct yellow gold Edwardian-era locket, a true testament to timeless
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Edwardian 9K Yellow Gold Blue Paste and Pearl Swallow Wishbone Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique blue paste, pearl, and yellow gold brooch, set with a round cut blue paste, and ten seed
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique French Gilded Bronze Picture Frame - Paste Stones c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
set with period paste stones sitting on an eau de nil silk taffeta , a truly glamorous look; the back
Bronze
Sold|$5,081
A White Paste and Metal Starburst Tiara
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A tiara with five paste stars set on a metal headband, inlined with blue velvet. On both sides are
Base Metal
A very large silver and paste' lizard' brooch, c1900s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
and clear pastes, and a ruby paste 'eye', from the early 1900s. it is most probably made in England
Silver
Antique Heart Shaped Locket, 9k Gold Front and Back, Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique 9kt gold front and back heart shaped locket pendant. Edwardian era it is made
9k Gold, Silver
Antique Amethyst and Paste Stone Ring, 9 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A pretty antique Amethyst and paste stone ring. It is a boat head style ring in 9kt yellow gold
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
A very pretty silver and paste articulated 'cascade' necklace, English, c1900s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A delicate and very eye catching pendant necklace - a high quality paste centre piece set in
Silver
Antique Acorn and Oak Leaf Brooch, Sterling Silver, Enamel and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
enamel. The remaining leaves and base of the acorn are adorned with antique white or 'diamond' paste
Sterling Silver, Enamel
A pair of articulated multi hoop silver and paste drop earrings, French, c1900s
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
A very pretty pair of silver paste drop earrings, from the Edwardian era, with hand set stones in
Silver
Antique Owls and Crescent Brooch, Sterling Silver, 9k Gold and Paste Stone
Located in NEWARK, GB
A superb antique Edwardian era, silver, gold and paste crescent brooch. A beautiful piece it
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique French Gilded Bronze Picture Frame, Paste Stones, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
central circular aperture (measuring 2 3/4" in diameter) is surrounded with paste stones creating a very
Bronze
Antique Gilded French Bronze Photograph Frame with Paste Stone Decoration
Located in Bath, GB
glass front protects the grey/blue silk taffeta and the intricate gilded mount set with paste stones
Bronze
16 Royal Doulton Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates, Raised Paste Gold Rose Medallions
By Royal Doulton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 16 Royal Doulton cobalt blue border dinner plates with exquisite raised paste gold roses
Gold
Antique French Gilded Bronze Photograph/Picture Frame, Amethyst Paste circa 1910
Located in Bath, GB
just 1 1/2" in diameter surrounded with amethyst colored paste stones set in a gilded bronze base
Bronze
Lover’s Eye Locket Pink Blush Biwa Pearls Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
gorgeous Edwardian antique silver paste locket. The stunning and generous locket, with sparkling paste
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Sold|$395
Edwardian Paste Starburst Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian paste starburst brooch circa 1900, the crystal paste vari size stones are set in sterling
Sterling Silver
Sold|$350
Delicate Edwardian Paste Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Delicate Edwardian Paste earrings hand set with crystals and set in sterling silver. Screw back
Sterling Silver
Amazing Edwardian Paste Dog Collar in Original Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian Paste Dog Collar in original Box circa 1900. This was a custom order from a
Sterling Silver
Sold|$575
Edwardian Paste Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Hair Comb of sterling silver, crystal pastes and faux pearls. Hinged and mounted on a
Sterling Silver
Sold|$395
Edwardian Paste Wing Hair Comb
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian faux tortoise celluloid large hair comb, mounted with paste set silver gilt bird wings
Edwardian Paste Sterling Silver Earrings. British. C.1905
Located in University City, MO
Romantic antique drop earrings of sterling silver and peridot colored faceted pastes enlivened with
Sterling Silver
Edwardian 9ct Gold Paste Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1909
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Paste Ring Hallmarked Chester 1909 9ct Gold Makers Mark A M A beautifully
Gold, 9k Gold
Sold|$3,950
Edwardian Pierced Paste Collar
Located in New York, NY
Rare Articulated Edwardian Openwork Choker from the late 1800's set in patinaed silver
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Sold|$3,950
Edwardian Pierced Paste Collar
Located in New York, NY
Rare Articulated Edwardian Openwork Choker from the late 1800's set in gilded silver. Extraordinary
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique Paste Crescent Brooch, Sterling Silver, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, c1900s, sterling silver and paste crescent brooch. A beautiful open crescent
Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Vivid Pink and White Paste Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
These vivid pink paste Edwardian dangle earrings will compliment every skin tone. The deep silver
Other, Sterling Silver
Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Paste Swallow Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian heart shape locket pendant crafted in 9K gold. Circa 1910. The piece depicts
Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Edwardian 800 Silver Paste Monkey Novelty Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This antique silver brooch depicts monkey sitting on a bar. Monkey is decorated with clear paste
Crystal, Ruby, Silver
Edwardian c.1900 Silver, Paste and Blue Glass Antique Négligée Necklace
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
centre of the chain is a négligée design. This is set with small, round, colourless paste stones and
Silver
Sold|$775
Early Emerald Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Early emerald oval paste necklace made to replicate a Georgian necklace. Probably made around the
Sterling Silver
Antique 9k gold gypsy set ring, Pearl and Red Paste, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
slightly domed. The ring features two round cut red paste stones and three pearls set into star shaped
Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Edwardian Silver and Paste Drop Pendant, Belle Epoque
Located in NEWARK, GB
A divine Antique Edwardian silver paste pendant. A belle epoque style piece, it has a large
Silver
Edwardian Art Nouveau Reproduction Paste Jade Necklace and Earring Suite, 1910s
Located in Tucson, AZ
If you have ever longed for an Edwardian Nouveau jewelry suite you can feel safe wearing in public
Crystal, Base Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique Silver and Paste double heart pendant, Bow
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Edwardian era double heart and bow pendant. How beautiful is this? Not one but
Silver
Antique paste Crescent Moon brooch, Fine silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, c1900s, fine silver and paste crescent brooch. A beautiful open crescent in
Silver
Antique Gilt Spider brooch. Emerald green paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique Edwardian era spider brooch. Crafted in a rich golden gilt washed metal it
Gilt Metal
Antique purple paste spinning fob, gold plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Edwardian era gold plated spinning fob pendant. It has a lovely twist design in
Gold Plate
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Peridot and Paste
Located in NEWARK, GB
A fantastic antique, Edwardian 9kt gold spider brooch. The body is made up of a vibrant green
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Dragonfly Brooch, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Paste, Boxed
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, early Edwardian 9 karat yellow gold dragonfly brooch. A slim yellow gold knife
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s 9K Gold “Man in the Moon” Carved Glass Brooch with Paste Halo
Located in San Francisco, CA
-of-pearl to create a soft, luminous effect. The dome sits within a border of hand-set paste stones, a
9k Gold
Antique Belle Epoque Paste Drop Pendant Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning Antique Edwardian era, Belle Epoque sterling silver paste pendant necklace. It has a
Sterling Silver
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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