$312Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century European Silver Filigree Shell Cameo Pendant
Located in Honolulu, HI
An elegant early 20th-century European pendant featuring a finely hand-carved shell cameo set within an intricate filigree frame. The openwork wire construction displays scrolling fl...
Silver
Antique Silver British Pence Coin Rivière
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silver British Pence Coin Rivière c.1919 Length: 42.5cm / 16.73 in. Width: 16.2mm / 0.64 in. Weight: 32.68 grams This antique silver necklace is unpolished and is oxidized ...
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
Old Rivière necklace with citrine, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A vintage "rivière" necklace with citrine stones, early 20th century. Provenance: likely Great Britain, first half of the 20th century. A rivière necklace is a classic and very ele...
Citrine, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Edwardiar Silver Enamel Paste Flower Basket Giardinetti Collier Pendant Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Edwardian flower basket collier pendant and brooch. It is crafted in silver and enamel. The piece features clear and colourful paste. Circa 1920. Weight: 14.26g Bas...
Silver, Enamel
Swedish Sterling Silver Enamel Portrait of a Sighthound
Located in Venice, CA
Here at Kirsten’s Corner, we love sighthounds—and this amazing portrait of a beloved pet on a sterling silver pendant exemplifies some of the best enamel portraiture. A grayish-white...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Large Oval Silver Aesthetic Locket, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Large Antique Silver Buckle Locket Silver Circa 1900 *chain sold separately This substantial silver locket features a raised belt and buckle design, engraved with realistic stra...
Silver
Antique c1910 English Silver Albert Chain , with Shield Shaped Pendant & T-bar.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Magnificent English Necklace, meticulously crafted in 925 Sterling Silver, featuring an intricate shield-shaped pendant - 39mm x 24mm; bearing English hallmarks to the back: Birmi...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, 1920s Rare Masonic Orb Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Masonic Ball Pendant 9ct Gold & Silver Circa 1920s *The chain is sold separately. A fascinating and unusual antique 9ct gold and silver Masonic ball pendant locket, ...
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Sterling Silver & Gold Rectangular Victorian Locket, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Silver Locket Sterling Silver Circa 1900 *chain sold separately A late Victorian circa 1900 silver locket with applied yellow and rose gold decoration, rectangular in fo...
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Hematite Ruby Pearl Fly Bug Insect Pendant Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely wonderful and rare antique Victorian Fly, Beetle, Insect Pendant Necklace. The stunning three dimensional insect is set with a round and an oval Hematite gem c...
Hematite, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
$1,500Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Natural diamonds topaz sterling silver tiara head accessory band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This royal tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural rose cut diamonds and white topaz in sterling silver. Diamond- Rose cut diamo...
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Certified Natural diamonds Pearls sterling silver tiara head accessory band
Located in Delhi, DL
This Vintage tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural rose cut diamonds and Pearls in sterling silver. Diamond- Rose cut diamonds Diamond color- White ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$1,024Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Natural diamond green onyx drops silver tiara head accessory band
Located in Delhi, DL
This Vintage tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural rose cut diamonds and emerald green colored onyx gemstone drops in sterling silver. Diamond- Rose...
Diamond, Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 9ct Gold & Silver, 1930s Masonic Orb Fob, Vintage Cross Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Masonic Ball Pendant 9ct Gold & Silver Maker's Mark NBs Circa 1930s An antique Masonic orb pendant crafted from 9ct gold and silver. This highly collectable piece opens i...
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
$2,373Sale Price|30% Off
Certified Natural diamonds Drop Pearls sterling silver tiara head accessory band
Located in Delhi, DL
This Vintage tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural rose cut diamonds and Pearls in sterling silver. Diamond- Rose cut diamonds Diamond color- White ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
$2,695Sale Price|30% Off
Royal certified Natural diamonds real topaz sterling silver tiara head band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This royal tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural diamonds and white topaz in sterling silver. Diamond- rose cut diamonds Diamo...
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Martin Mayer c.1900 Silver and Guilloché Enamel Large Antique Floral Locket
Located in Wilmslow, England
This immaculate and beautiful locket dates from c.1900 and represents the garland style so typical of early 20th century jewels. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This lo...
Silver, Enamel
Elegant Natural pave diamonds pearls sterling silver tiara head accessory band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This royal tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural pave diamonds and natural white pearls in sterling silver. Diamond- Pave diam...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique 15ct Gold Silver, Rose Cut Diamond Lucky Horseshoe Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horseshoe Pendant 15ct Gold & Silver Circa 1900 *Chain Sold Separately Antique horseshoe pendant in 15ct gold and silver, set with 13 rose cut diamonds arranged around t...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
$1,272Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Natural pearls and citrine sterling silver tiara head accessory band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This stunning tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural pearls and citrine in sterling silver with yellow gold plating. Gemstone ...
Citrine, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Royal Natural white topaz sterling silver tiara head accessory wedding band
Located in Delhi, DL
For the queen in you! This royal tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is made up of Natural white topaz in sterling silver. Gemstone type- White topaz Gemstone origin- Nat...
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique Victorian 15K Gold & Silver Amethyst, Diamond & Pearl Pendant or Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A late Victorian / early Edwardian diamond, amethyst, pearl, yellow gold and silver pendant or brooch, comprising two rhombus shaped amethysts, forty-three old cut diamonds, and one ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver Victorian Diamond and Ruby Floral Pendant, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Pendant 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1900 Antique pendant crafted in mixed metals, yellow gold and silver featuring a symmetrical openwork design with scrolling foliate...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Pearl and 0.67 Carat Diamond and 12k White Gold Necklace - Antique Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl, 0.67 carat diamond and 12k white gold drop necklace; part of our diverse antique Edwardian jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Antique 15k Gold Cultured Pearl Necklace with Diamond Cluster Clasp, Circa 1915
Located in Altrincham, GB
This elegant double strand pearl necklace features 100 dreamy cultured pearls with rose cut diamond and natural pearl cluster clasp. With a wearable length of 15 inches, the pearls g...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold, Silver
Three-Row Akoya Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Exquisite 1920's necklace featuring three rows of 216 silver grey dyed Akoya pearls, strung to a handmade old European cut diamond set clasp. The diamonds have a total approximate we...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau brooch pendant with amethysts and pearls, England, circa 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Pendant/brooch in the Art Nouveau style, made of 9-karat yellow gold (0.375 fineness) and silver elements. Art Nouveau brooch pendant decorated with faceted amethysts and pearls. Or...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique 1.40 carat Diamond Pendant, ca. 1900
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A beautiful antique diamond pendant, crafted in the late 19th century, showcasing the refined elegance and brilliance characteristic of the Victorian / Early Edwardian era. At its h...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 4.27 Carat Diamond and 15k Yellow Gold Pendant /Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant necklace has been crafted in 15k yellow gold with a silver setting.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Enamel Rose Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver locket with enamelled rose and mirrored compartment. Beautiful enamelling and condition. Placed on a contemporary sterling ball chain which works really well togethe...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Aquamarine and diamond pendant, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Aquamarine and diamond pendant. Set with with one cushion shape scissor cut natural aquamarine in open back claw settings with an approximate weight of 30.00 carats, suspended from o...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum, Silver
Antique Gem Set Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century shell cameo surrounded in a silver and gold bezel,set with colored stones. Synthetic rubies and sapphires are bezel set around the frame. Lovely gold floral work...
Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
An Edwardian aquamarine, diamond and pearl pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian aquamarine, diamond and pearl pendant/brooch, the oval aquamarine weighing 9 carats, claw-set to a gold mount within diamond and seed pearl border with alternating flor...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Platinum, Silver
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 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.
Find antique Edwardian rings, bracelets, watches and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.