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 15ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise & Pearl Brooch 15ct Gold Circa 1910 A beautifully preserved Edwardian bar brooch crafted in warm 15ct yellow gold, featuring a delicate floral motif set wit...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
18ct Gold, Edwardian Blue and White Enamel, Diamond & Pearl Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Blue & White Enamel Pearl & Diamond Brooch 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 A beautiful Edwardian brooch crafted in solid 18ct gold, dating to around 1910. This refine...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k 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
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold & Turquoise Cabochon Horseshoe Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique horseshoe stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a horseshoe with 19 channel set turquoise cabochons. Simply a wonderful antique stickpin! Date: Early ...
Turquoise, 14k 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 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
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 925 Silver Marcasite Paste Double Monkey Figure Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian brooch depicting two monkeys. One is sitting on a bar, another - hanging. The piece is crafted in 925 silver, needle - base metal. It features marcasites and red...
Silver
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 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Clover Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Brooch 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Experience the elegance of the Edwardian era with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold and platinum bar brooch. Meticulou...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold, Edwardian Amethyst & Diamond Flower Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Pendant 15ct Gold Circa 1910 A beautifully elegant Edwardian flower brooch crafted in 15ct yellow gold, showcasing a striking arrangement of glowing amethyst pet...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Diamond & Emerald Lizard Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Lizard Brooch 18ct Gold Circa 1900 Step into a world of elegance and intrigue with this exquisite Edwardian lizard brooch, crafted from 18ct ...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
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 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
10k Yellow Gold 1890s Victorian Pearl Sun Burst Pin and Pendant
Located in Lexington, KY
This pin comes from the 1890s Victorian era and is made in 10k yellow gold with pearl. Each ray from the sun burst contains approximately six individual pearls, creating exceptional ...
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow 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
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 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 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 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 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 18ct Gold and Platinum Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl & Diamond Brooch 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 An elegant early 20th‑century pearl and diamond bow brooch, crafted in 18ct gold and platinum, circa 1910. T...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Pearl Rose Cut Diamond Pink Saphhire Butterfly Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a lovely Edwardian butterfly pin brooch crafted in 9K gold. It features cultured pearls, rose cut diamonds and pink sapphires. Circa 1920. Hallmarked. Weight: 10.70g Size...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
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
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 Italian Angel Skin Coral Bacchante Mask Brooch in 15k Gold
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional antique hand-carved angel skin coral brooch depicting a classical Bacchante mask framed by flowing grapevines and sculptural leaves, rendered in beautifully graduated ...
Antique 9ct Rose Gold Edwardian Shell Cameo Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Brooch 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Circa 1900 A beautiful, Edwardian piece. Decorated with a pretty, shell cameo of a landscape scene with lovely palm trees, buildings & ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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 14 Karat Gold Silver Clear Paste Crescent Moon Pin Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian crescent moon pin brooch. It is crafted in 14K gold and silver. The piece features clear paste. Circa 1920. Weight: 6.56g Diameter: 3.3cm IMPORTANT: As a buye...
Gold, Silver
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 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
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
Browkaw and Sons violet flower brooch
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian enamel brooch designed as a Russian violet, its layered petals rendered in richly shaded purple enamel over 14k gold. A single old-cut diamond is suspended beneath as an...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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 14K Gold Crown Stick Pin w Diamonds, Emeralds, & Seed Pearls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique figural crown stickpin. In 14 karat yellow gold. In the form of a crown with alternating pave-set diamond and emerald gemstone to the crown's band and seed pearls to...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k 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
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 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
Amethyst Diamond Heart is A Pendant and Brooch Victorian 18kt c.1900
Located in Stamford, CT
A regal 18 kt Edwardian diamond and amethyst pendant/brooch to exoresses your loving thoughts. The amethyst gem is considered a spell caster, and the spell would be passion. Four hea...
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k 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 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 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 Crescent moon brooch, Pearl and Turquoise, Sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very stylish antique, silver crescent brooch. A beautiful curved moon set with pretty split pearls and reconstituted turquoise. Crescent moons were a popular motif in Georgian an...
Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique Crescent Moon brooch, Turquoise paste, Sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A very stylish Edwardian, silver and paste crescent brooch. A beautiful curved moon set with pretty sparkling foiled paste stones and reconstituted turquoise. Paste jewellery despi...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
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
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 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 Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold, Blue Topaz, & Button Pearl Bar Pin or Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique signed Edwardian bar pin. In 14k gold (with a 10k pin stem). By Bippart and Co., the Late 19th/Early 20th century high-end Newark, NJ jeweler...
Pearl, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
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
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold 2.50 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian crescent moon pin brooch crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. The piece features 9 old European cut diamonds: TW 2.50ct, RW+/W, VS-SI. Circa 1920. Signed with...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
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
Bucherer Sterling Silver Enamel Guilloche Pin Brooch and Watch Holder, Swiss
By Bucherer
Located in New York, NY
A Swiss sterling silver and enamel Guilloche pin brooch watch holder by Bucherer, circa early-20th century, Switzerland. This is a pin and a watch holder in one (there is no watch me...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Ruby Dragon Stickpin of 14k Gold - Circa 1900
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A striking antique stickpin circa 1900, designed as a finely sculpted dragon crafted in 14 karat gold, gripping an early flux grown synthetic ruby cabochon in its mouth. The expressi...
Ruby, 14k 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
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 14K Gold Platinum 6ctw Old Mine Diamond Snow Flake Pin Brooch Pendant
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Chunky Cushion Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - VS2-I2 Clarity - G-K Color - 5-6ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 5-6 (approx.) Material: So...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
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
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
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
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