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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Antique Edwardian 18ct Gold, Silver & Enamel Diamond Horse and Jockey Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horse Racing Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver Circa 1900 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian brooch, crafted from lux...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Aquamarine and Pearl Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 An elegant Edwardian bar brooch crafted in rich 15ct yellow gold, featuring a central circular cluster of six round-cut aquamarines alter...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Edwardian Diamond Opal Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Articulated Turtle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Fine Antique Edwardian diamond, opal, ruby 14K yellow gold and silver topped gold fully articulated turtle brooch Early 20th Century Superb quality fully articulated, with moveable h...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Horse Bar Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Horse Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A finely modelled late Victorian bar brooch in 15ct yellow gold, featuring a three-dimensional horse in mid-stride. The figure is rende...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Bird Bar Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold Edwardian Bird bar brooch The bar of the brooch measures approximately 44mm in le...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian Seed Pearl Bird & Heart Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Pearl Heart Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 15ct yellow gold brooch featuring a central heart set with a single pearl, suspended from a twisted gold loop. The ...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Shell Large Cameo 9ct Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Hebe & Zeus Cameo Brooch 9ct Gold Circa 1900 The carving shows Hebe, seated and dressed in classical drapery, offering a cup to Zeus, who appears in the form of an eagle...
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Enamel Pheasant Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pheasant Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 A finely crafted Edwardian bar brooch in stamped 15ct yellow gold, featuring a naturali...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Equestrian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Antique 14K Gold Brooch Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Edwardian Period Equestrian Essex Crystal pendant/brooch in the shape of a beautifully detailed gold saddle. The cabochon crystal engrav...
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Aquamarine Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian bar brooch is crafted from 15ct yellow gold and features a stunning oval faceted aquamarine. The 15ct stam...
Aquamarine, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Crown Brooch Platinum Topped 18k Gold Circa 1910
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Edwardian Diamond Crown Brooch Platinum Topped 18k Gold Circa 1910. The Edwardian Diamond Platinum and Gold Crown Brooch was made aroun...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Tourmaline 15ct Gold Brooch
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian wings brooch featuring a large round tourmaline and tiny seed pearls. The brooch is set in 15ct yellow gold. It is most likely the Tourmaline was a later addition...
Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 14K gold. The piece features old European cut diamonds: TW ~2.39ct, G-H, VS2-SI. Circa 1920. Signed with “585”. Weight: 5....
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Natural Pearl & Enamel Bird Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bird Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This exquisite Edwardian bar brooch is a true masterpiece. Crafted from 15ct gold, it features a lovely bird design with a natural...
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond Brooch Floral Pendant 14K Gold 2.47 TDW
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
This incredible highly collectible circa 1900s piece is finely crafted in solid 14K White Gold (carefully tested and guaranteed). Four bigger Old mine cut diamonds total 1.27 carats...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Diamond Eight-Point Star Brooch / Pendant, Circa 1910-1925
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian Diamond Star Brooch / Pendant An elegant early 20th-century diamond star brooch, designed as an eight-rayed celestial motif and set throughout with old-cut diamonds. The d...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Amythest, Diamond and Pearl Brooch from the early 1900's. Unsigned but high quality American manufacture. Platinum t...
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Buckle Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1900 Modelled in 15ct yellow gold, this square-form brooch evokes the stylised elegance of Edwardian design. Each corner is s...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique sterling silver key to my heart brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A wonderful antique sterling silver " key to my heart" brooch. Steeped in sentiment this beautiful brooch has stacks of romantic symbolism. It features a heart shaped padlock and k...
Sterling Silver
Edwardian French Gold Filled Link Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian French Gold Filled Link Bracelet circa 1910. Gold toned link with central links decorated with green gold leaves and ruby pastes. ...
Gold-filled
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond Heart Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Cluster Brooch 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 An elegant Edwardian brooch crafted in 18ct yellow gold with platinum-topped detail, modelled as a stylised dais...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Topped 14K Gold & Diamond Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. With platinum topped filigree decoration to the hexagonal head and center-set with a small round cut white diamond. Si...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14k Gold and Bloodstone Cabochon Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique gold & bloodstone stick pin. In 14k gold. Mounted with a prong set bloodstone cabochon. Simply a wonderful Edwardian stick pin! ...
Jasper, 14k Gold
EDWARDIAN PLATINUM & GOLD Diamond Lavaliere Brooch-Pendant c1900
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian craftsmanship at its peak. This circa-1900 pendant-brooch delivers everything you want from the era: elegance, precision, and unapologetic sparkle. The piece is built in pl...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Edwardian bow-form brooch in 15ct gold, modelled as a stylised ribbon. The central knot is set with a single see...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Edwardian Opal Bow Shaped Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Bow Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This stunning 15ct yellow gold brooch showcases a beautiful bow design, elegantly detailed with a crescent centre. On either side...
Opal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
EDWARDIAN PLATINUM BROOCH Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies & Pearls
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Early 20th-Century Edwardian era Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond & Pearl Brooch Platinum-Set — In Richard Ogden Case A beautifully executed early 20th-century gem-set brooch, crafted in...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Pearl Bar Pin
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Sapphire and natural pearl bar pin brooch of bezel set blue sapphires with pegged pearls. Set in 14k gold setting with a platinum top, with ...
Blue Sapphire, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 9k Gold Spider Brooch, Demantoid Garnet and Pearl, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, early Edwardian 9ct gold spider brooch. The body is made from a beautiful cultured pearl with cool tones and the eyes are set w...
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Three Colour Gold, Edwardian Baby Chick Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Chick Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold Edwardian bar brooch, beautifully designed to capture the essence of timel...
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Race Horse, Essex Glass & Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Stick Pin 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1900 This exquisite 18ct Gold Edwardian Stick Pin is a true masterpiece, perfect for any racing enthusiast. Featuring a beautifully crafte...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Enamel Gold Flower Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lifelike enamel floral brooches were extremely popular throughout the 19th Century. Made mostly in Newark, NJ during the last quarter of the 19th Century, these hand enamelled flower...
14k Gold
Tiffany Natural Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin
Located in Riverdale, NY
Edwardian Tiffany Natural Grey Pearl and Marquise Diamond Stick Pin from the early 20th Century. Large 9mm grey natural pearl set with a marquise 40 point diamond and 2 smaller diamo...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Diamond, Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th Century)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Bar Brooch (1901 - 1914) The terminals millegrain collet set with two pearls (5.90 and 6.00mm diameter each, not tested and pending certificate) a...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian Bear Bar Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bear Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A charming Victorian bar brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold, featuring a finely modelled bear perched on a curved branch. The bear is ren...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
ANTIQUE SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND Edwardian Brooch
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Antique Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch A graceful Edwardian silver on 15K gold bar brooch formed in an elegant scrolling design, pavé-set throughout with bright brilliant-c...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique 10k Gold & Seed Pearl Stickpin Dragonfly or Water Bug Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural stickpin. In 10 karat yellow gold. In the form of an insect with wings and legs outstretched (possibly a dragonfly or water skimmer). Flush set with seed pe...
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique Edwardian Moonstone Cabochon & Gold Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique Edwardian gold and moonstone stickpin. With a smooth, oval moonstone cabochon bezel set in 10k gold with decorative oval frame....
Moonstone, Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum & Marquise Diamond Brooch or Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian line brooch or bar pin. In platinum. Comprised of 8 bezel-set old marquise cut diamonds (1.64± Ctw, Color: H-I, Clarity: VS). With a pin and safety catch ...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 Beautiful Edwardian Bar Brooch. Set with a Centre Aquamarine & Three Seed Pearls Either Side. Measures Approx Length 44.5mm & Width App...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Cameo brooch, Nyx goddess, 9k rose gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't help but admire this attractive antique Edwardian era 9ct gold cameo brooch. A nicely carved bullmouth shell cameo depicting Nyx the Greek goddess and personification of n...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Sapphire & Diamond Brooch, Hallmarked Chester 1902
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Diamond Gold Brooch 15ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1902 Discover elegance with this fabulous 15ct yellow gold Edwardian boat-shaped brooch, a true testament to t...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 14 Karat Gold and Gold Filled Peace Lily Hat Pin with Keshi Pearl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k gold (and gold filled) Peace Lily hat pin (or stickpin / lapel pin) with a pearl. With a 14K gold figural Peace Lily top with Keshi pearl set in center and mounted on a gold filled pin...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold-filled
Edwardian /Belle Epoque Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (1905)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian (Belle Epoque) Diamond and Pearl Bar Brooch (Early 20th C) Strikingly distinctive Edwardian-era beauty, expertly hand fabricated in platinum over 18K yellow gold during t...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Saphiret Glass Sash Pin
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian silver plate repousse sash pin with focal saphiret glass cabocheon. Of flori form design, with center focal bow motif mounted with a bezel set saph...
Silver Plate, Brass
No Heat 1.31ct Burma Blue Sapphire Unheated & Diamond Pendant & Cert
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply exquisite and utterly unique Jewel set in solid platinum and featuring a delightful Unheated Blue Sapphire from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 1.31ct. The beautifully...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 3.9 Carats Diamond 18K Gold Geometric Brooch Original Box, 1920
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Edwardian 18K Gold & Diamond Geometric Brooch, circa 1900s Overview A massive and impressive Edwardian brooch, hand-carved in 18K yellow gold and embellished with exquisite milgrain...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Signed Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold & Sapphire Flower Brooch or Bar Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Edwardian brooch. In 15 karat yellow gold. In the form of a flower & vine set on a twig formed bar. The flower is set with...
Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cameo Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sweet image on this delicately carved cameo brooch is of a lovely lady with gorgeous detail. The carving is set in a very simple 18carat gold frame. Dimensions: 32x25mm Weigh...
Yellow Gold
Natural Emerald and Pearl Victorian Style Brooch in Solid 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elevate your accessory collection with this stunning natural emerald and pearl Victorian style brooch in solid 14k yellow gold. This exquisite piece features a beautifully crafted sq...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Star Brooch and Hair Pin, Circa 1905
Located in London, GB
An antique diamond six point star brooch and hair pin, with rays, with an old-cut diamond, in a cut down setting, in the centre, with an air gap surrounded by a flower, grain set wi...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 14K Gold, Diamond, & Enamel Forget-me-not Bouquet Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage gold, diamond, and enamel stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a bouquet of forget-me-not flowers with enameled petals and prong-set round cut diamonds ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Platinum 18k Yellow Gold, Heart shaped Amethyst & Diamond Brooch 1910
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique heart shaped, buff-topped natural amethysts are suspended from a platinum and rose cut diamond garland. The natural 3 amethysts are prong set in 18k yellow gold. The platinum...
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 9 Carat Gold and White Gold Diamond Set Arrow Pin Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delicate arrow pin holds diamond points and most of the arrow is modelled in 9 carat white gold and the yellow gold is on the back of the arrow head. Length: 4cm Weight: 2g
Diamond, Gold, White Gold
Antique 14ct Gold Edwardian Floral Enamel & Diamond Bow Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Bow Brooch 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Pretty, Edwardian bow shaped, gold brooch. Beautifully decorated with light pink & blue enamel & tiny red dots. The centre of the b...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold Pearl and Sapphire Circle Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This circular brooch features alternating natural pearls and vibrant blue sapphires. Each sapphire is prong set in a warm gold tone, complementing the organic shape of the pearls. A ...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Ruby Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Floral Bouquet Brooch
Located in Bangkok, TH
Where nature meets timeless luxury. A radiant ruby forms the heart of the flower, symbolizing passion and beauty, while rich emerald leaves add a vibrant, earthy charm. The delicate ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Estate 1900s Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Onyx Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 1900s Tiffany & Co. 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond and Onyx Brooch and Pendant - VHK#112a Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 18.0 gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Red Enamel Diamond & Seed Pearl Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Flower Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian era brooch, crafted in 15ct yellow gold. This stunning piece features a dazzling old-cu...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian Enamel Trembler Owl Stickpin from 1900. Gilt brass with cold enamel detailing in black, white and yellow with paste eyes. Owl head trembles with mover. Marked Paten...
Enamel, Gilt Metal