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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15ct Gold 1911 King George V Coronation Pearl Brooch with an Enamel Crown
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Commemorative 1911 Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1911 A commemorative brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold to mark the coronation of King George V in 1911. The piece featur...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold Edwardian Blue Enamel Diamond & Pearl Brooch Circa 1905
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Blue Enamel Pearl & Diamond Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1905 This Edwardian brooch, crafted in 15ct gold and dated 6th December 1905, is a beautifully preserved sentimental...
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Tourmaline Diamond Bar Brooch, Circa 1900
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A refined Edwardian Gold, silver top, tourmaline and diamond bar brooch dating to circa 1900. The piece is centred with a circular-cut green tourmaline displaying rich, lively colour...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
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 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
Edwardian Platinum and Gold Emerald Diamond Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Emerald and Diamond Brooch, c.1910 A striking early-20th-century brooch crafted in platinum over gold, designed in an elegant openwork motif that shows off its craftsmanship from ev...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Diamond Brooch, Circa 1900, Rubies, Sapphires, 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 an ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
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
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Brooch, Gold Circa 1900-1910
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Three-Row Bar Gold Brooch — 5.2 cm with an estimated 1.5 carats of natural rubies and estimated 0.60 carats of old cut diamonds. A refined Edwardian-style r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian Platinum and Gold Diamond Lavaliere Brooch-Pendant, 1900
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A refined Edwardian diamond pendant brooch, dating to circa 1900, designed with delicate openwork scrolls and a suspended pear-shaped diamond drop. Details • Era: Edwardian, circa ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
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
Edwardian Sapphire Diamond Bar Brooch, 15ct Gold & Silver, Scroll Design, c.1900
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A graceful Edwardian sapphire and diamond bar brooch, dating to circa 1900, designed with elegant scrolling lines that reflect the lightness and refinement of the period. Measuring...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 15k Gold
Diamond Star Antique Brooch Pendant, Circa 1910-1925
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Edwardian Diamond Star Brooch / Pendant Details • Period: Edwardian / Early Art Deco, circa 1910–1925 • Diamonds: Old European / transitional cuts, approx. 3.4–3.6 carats total (E...
Diamond, 15k Gold
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 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
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
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 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
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
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...
Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Maple Leaf Brooch, 1900s
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant and dainty early 20th century diamond and pearl bar brooch, designed around a finely modelled maple leaf motif. The leaf is set with cushion-shaped diamonds, centred by a ...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
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 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
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
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
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 Platinum, Gold & Diamond Flower or Web Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Edwardian stick pin. In a platinum spider web (or stylized flower) pattern. With a bezel set diamond in center and bottom of wire fra...
Diamond, Gold, 10k 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
Edwardian 18k Gold Equestrian Jockey and Horse Enameled Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
What we love most about this Edwardian 18k gold brooch is its attention to detail. The horse is rendered anatomically correct in an easy stride, as if entering the gates for a race. ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
15ct Yellow Gold, Circa 1900 White and Blue Enamel, Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Flower Brooch 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Softly blooming from the turn of the century, this exquisite gold brooch captures the romance of circa 1900 craftsmanship. White ...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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
$1,725Sale Price|25% Off
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
$558Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum Old Mine Diamond Halberd Axe & Spike Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave, Bezel & Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.22ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Plati...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Edwardian Cat Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian repousse cat portrait brooch. The round free form brooch of silver plate with wonderful detailing and bright emerald crystal eyes. French clasp fitting. Excellent Co...
Silver Plate
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Brooch from the late 19th Century set in sterling. Made in France with sterling hallmarks on hook closure. Heavy quality sterling hand set with...
Sterling Silver
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
14k Yellow Gold Antique Brooch with Diamonds & Sapphires
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - Primary Stone(s): Sapphire - Cut: Round - Color: Blue - # of Stones: 5 - Carat Weight (ea): ~0.164ct/ea - Total Carat Weight: ~0.82cttw Secondary Stone(s): Diam...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White 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
Old or Antique Estate Bronze Skull Memento Mori Stick Pin with Glass Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Memento Mori stick pin. With a figural bronze skull with glass eyes mounted on a gold filled pin shaft. The skull has a textured surface & detailed teeth and is mounted on a long pin stem. One glass eye retains most of its facets, and it sparkles and reflects light. The second eye is fractured, retains only about half its original volume, and has a deadened look because it reflects comparatively little light. Simply a wonderful antique Momento Mori...
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian 16K Gold Scarf Pin/ Brooch with Aquamarine and Pearl
Located in Venice, CA
This stunning 14k gold Tiffany & Co. scarf pin features two beautiful aquamarines prong set in the middle of the pin, offset by a 5 mm pearl at one end. The large aquamarines are...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
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
1920 Edwardian 14k Yellow Gold Diamond and Seed Pearl Starburst Pin / Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a beautiful Edwardian pin/pendant crafted in 14K yellow gold that showcases a stunning collection of seed pearls and an Old Mine Cut diamond at t...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Flower Brooch
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning brooch is adorned with pearls which are complimented perfectly by the bright yellow 9ct gold. On the back there is a pin. Brooch length: 40mm Weight: 3g
Pearl, Gold
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
Colored Paste and Enamel Strutting Peacock Brooch, 1900
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Peacock brooch hand set with colorful pastes circa 1900,set in sterling silver. The neck and head are enamelled in tones of blue and green. European origin.
Excellent ...
Sterling Silver
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
Edwardian Style Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Bow Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian style diamond and silver-upon-gold bow brooch, set with old-cut diamonds and smaller rose-cut diamonds, in an openwork geometric and foliage design, in silver settings u...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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
18K Gold & Sterling Silver Beetle Brooch with Rose Cut Diamonds Onyx & Ruby
Located in Venice, CA
Circa the Edwardian era, this large and impressive Rhinoceros beetle brooch is encrusted with Rose Cut diamonds on an 18k gold and sterling silver body. The insect’s head and antenna...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Opal and Ruby Edwardian style Vintage brooch / pendant
Located in Warminster, GB
This lovely Quality dainty brooch dates from 1960’s and set in 9k gold. A large oval, rich deep coloured natural opals is surrounded with six smaller opals and rubies...
Opal, Ruby, 10k 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
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
$440Sale Price|50% Off
Antique Edwardian Blue Sapphire Filigree Platinum and Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
This Edwardian platinum and 14 karat yellow gold brooch features an approximately 0.13 carat round pastel blue faceted sapphire that is bezel set in a platinum. Measuring approximat...
Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
American Edwardian Brooch by Pickslay with Imperial Pink Topaz
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This unique piece from the American Edwardian, early Art Deco, period, is a fine example of high-end jewelry coming from New York in the beginning of the 20th century. The high-quali...
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Platinum
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian 1900 Enameled Blue Pansy Flower Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled Pansy flower brooch. Beautiful three-dimensional five-petals pansy flower, created in New Jersey North America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, b...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Venus & Cupid 18k Yellow Gold Pearl Shell Cameo Brooch Circa 1910
Located in Towson, MD
Crafted in 18K yellow gold, this circa 1910 Edwardian brooch showcases a shell cameo depicting Venus and Cupid carved in exquisite relief within an elegant pentagonal frame. The myth...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Plaque Brooch Pin
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather incredible diamond plaque brooch was made during the Edwardian period. The piece has been entirely hand made from platinum and set with 136 old European cut diamonds whic...
Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Edwardian Platinum Tiffany & Co. Old European Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Edwardian Platinum Tiffany & Co. Old European Diamond Ribbon Brooch Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.6 grams Diamond Details: Old European Bril...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Emerald and Diamond Brooch
Located in London, GB
Here we have an outstanding Edwardian brooch, meticulously crafted from 18ct white gold. This elegant piece showcases a central oval-cut emerald, radiating a vibrant green hue. Surro...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold