Old European Cut Edwardian
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
20th Century English Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Solitaire Rings
White Diamond, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Retro Bridal Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
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How Much is an Old European Cut Edwardian?
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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- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023How old an old European-cut diamond is varies. The old European cut is a precursor to the modern round brilliant cut. The stone appears circular when looked at from the top (because of its low table or largest facet) and has a high crown (the part above the middle of the stone) with larger facets. The tip of the stone, or the culet, is flat instead of pointed. This style was used predominantly in the 19th century, hence the name. It is best to consult a certified appraiser for assistance with dating and identifying antique jewelry. On 1stDibs, find a variety of European-cut diamond jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Although old European cut diamonds are often priced lower than modern cuts, due to scarcity, they can sometimes be more valuable than modern cut diamonds.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jewelry makers stopped using the old European cut for diamond and other gemstone jewelry around 1930. The style was common during the Art Deco period, but the brilliant cut became popular in the years that followed. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Old European cut diamond gemstone jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, old European cut diamonds can be worth more than many other cut diamonds as they are not produced anymore. This cut was developed and popularized between the years 1890 and 1930 and is likely to be found in an antique ring belonging to this period and featuring a round-cut diamond.
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