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 Emerald green paste spider brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A cool antique Edwardian era spider brooch. Crafted in gilded brass that now has an aged bronze tone to it, it features a spider set with vibrant emerald green paste cabochon and pr...
Brass
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
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
Antique Platinum, Edwardian era 10 Carat Diamond Openwork Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Diamond Brooch Platinum Circa 1910 An exceptional Edwardian era diamond brooch showcasing timeless elegance and extraordinary craftsmanship. Expertly handcrafted in platinum, this...
Diamond, Platinum
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
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 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 Platinum Brooch by Dreicer & Co. with Diamonds and Onyx
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1920's. Beautiful Edwardian period brooch made by Dreicer & Co. The diamonds are a mix of old mine cut and single cut. Very bright and lively stones. Along with two Black ...
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
Tiffany & Co. Edwardian Diamond Snake Barrette
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. diamond and ruby snake barrette mounted in platinum and gold was created in the Edwardian era. The undulating, arched shape designed as two snakes with ruby eyes p...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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
Antique paste spider and bee brooch
Located in NEWARK, GB
A cool antique Edwardian era spider brooch. Crafted in gilded brass that now has an aged bronze tone to it, it features a spider set with vibrant orange paste stones and adjoining h...
Brass
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
Exceptional Edwardian Paste Corsage Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Edwardian Corsage Ornament set in silver with pastes. Lovely design with central motif held by 3 sets of paste and faux pearl set swag chains, hanging off sword hilt...
Silver
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 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 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
Carrington & Co. 1910 Emerald Diamond 18K Gold Platinum Antique Bow Parure Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a parure set comprised of a matching bracelet and brooch accompanied by their original fitted box Bracelet is designed as a pierced platinum marquise link centering three...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14ct White Gold Diamond & Grey Pearl Bow Brooch, Early 20th Century
Located in London, England
An utterly delightful and stylish early twentieth century diamond and pearl bow brooch. We love the way the sparkling white diamonds set-off the lustrous grey pearl, Bows were a favo...
14k Gold, White Gold
Substantial Edwardian Diamond Enamel Platinum 18K Gold Antique Butterfly Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with dimensional scrolling wings, curling antennae, and segmented body Featuring a bead and bezel set old mine and rose cut diamonds throughout plati...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
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...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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
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
Antique 18ct White Gold, Edwardian Diamond Jabot Pin
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Arrow Pin 18ct White Gold Circa 1910 Step back in time to the height of elegance with this exquisite Edwardian-era jabot pin. Beautifully crafted in 18ct white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White 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 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, 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
Edwardian Platinum Orchid Brooch, 5.0 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamonds, Italy
Located in Napoli, IT
This marvellous antique brooch is Edwardian period, 1910 circa. Italian origin. A realistic tridimensional design created as true homage to the beauty of Orchid. Masterfully rendered...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 15ct Gold, Turquoise & Seed Pearl Collar Stick Pins in Original Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Collar Pins 15ct Gold Circa 1900 A refined and romantic pair of antique collar stick pins dating to the elegant Edwardian era, beautifully crafted in rich 15ct yellow gold...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 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
Edwardian Seed Pearl and Sapphire 14k Yellow Gold Filigree Brooch
Located in Towson, MD
One Edwardian 14 karat yellow gold filigree brooch set with a round cut blue sapphire and seed pearls, stamped 14KT, measuring 1.25 x 0.75 inches and weighing 3.5 grams. A single rou...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque French 18ct White Gold Diamond Drop Brooch and Pendant
Located in London, England
The Belle Epoque period epitomises elegance, finesse and a sense of joyfulness in design. This brooch showcases the style beautifully with its floral motifs, swags and pear shaped di...
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Baby Chick with Seed Pearl Egg Bar Brooch
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Chick Brooch 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Step back in time with this exquisite 15ct yellow gold Edwardian bar brooch, beautifully designed to capture the essence of timel...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow 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 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
Antique Edwardian Platinum & Gold 0.85ctw Old Diamond Filigree Floral Bar Brooch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds- Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 0.70ctw (approx.) (1) Natural Genuine Diamond- Old European Cut - Bezel Set - N...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 20th-Century Diamond Openwork Plaque Brooch, Platinum & 14K Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
An elegant early 20th-century diamond openwork plaque brooch, dating to circa 1915–1930 and designed as an elongated rectangular panel of finely pierced floral, foliate and geometric...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
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
Antique Edwardian Platinum and Gold Emerald Diamond Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Antique Edwardian 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 cra...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Platinum
TIFFANY & CO 1910 Edwardian Brooch-Pendant Platinum 7.01 Cwt Diamonds & Sapphire
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian brooch designed by Tiffany & Co. An exceptional and exceedingly rare brooch created during the Edwardian period by Tiffany & Co. in New York City, circa 1900–19...
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Topped 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Located in McLeansville, NC
An Edwardian platinum topped 18 karat yellow gold diamond horseshoe brooch. This brooch features a large horseshoe motif with old European cut...
Diamond, Gold, 18k 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
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 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 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
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
An early-twentieth century giardinetto brooch
Located in London, GB
An early-twentieth century peridot and diamond giardinetto brooch, the faceted peridot in the form of a pot, weighing 9.00 carats, the handles and rim of the pot finely grain-set wit...
Diamond, Peridot, Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 15k Gold & Pearl Arrow Jabot Pin, Circa 1910
Located in Altrincham, GB
A stunning Edwardian period arrow jabot pin, crafted in buttery 15 karat yellow gold throughout and set with dreamy pearls along its point and fletchings. The arrow is a longstanding...
Pearl, 15k Gold
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 Edwardian Tiffany & Co. Platinum and Gold 5ctw Diamond Comb Bride Veil
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stones– 148 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - 4-5ctw approx. 1 Natural Carved Stone - Comb - Orange Color Material: Solid Platinum Top w/ Yellow Gold Back We...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 1.40 Ct Diamond Barrette Hair Clip 18 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Be Jewelled! This charming long hair barrette is Edwardian period, 1905/09 ca. hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold topped by silver for the Diamonds housing Gorgeous effective design of...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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
Antique Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Luckenbooth Heart Crown Circle Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century, luckenbooth double witch's heart brooch, with one heart set with Burma rubies and the other set with old-cut diamonds, in grain settings, surmounted with a cor...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian Platinum 1.46ctw Old Mine Diamond Open Circle Brooch Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Edwardian Milgrain Etched Work Open Circle Of Life Wreath Pin Brooch --Stone(s):-- (38) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.46ctw ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
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 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
Edwardian 5.10 Ct Natural Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Wide 18 KT Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Edwardian period Filigree brooch is 1910 ca Impressive, intricate open filigree art work, resembling scrolls and leaf motifs finely detailed by hand carving and enha...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k 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