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 Yellow Gold Turquoise and Ruby Cufflinks, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cufflinks A pair of gentleman’s cufflinks crafted in 15ct yellow gold, each formed of two circular plaques joined by a short connector chain. One disc is set with a cabocho...
Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Cufflinks, Hand Engraved, Hallmarked Birmingham 1900
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cufflinks 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1900 Makers Mark GHJ & Co Pair of 18ct Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1900 A distinguished set of gentleman’s cufflinks cra...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond and Mother of Pearl Stud Set
Located in Riverdale, NY
Beautiful Diamond and Mother of Pearl Stud Set from the late 19th Century of French origin. High quality diamonds are antique modified square ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Signed AJM Co 10k Gold and Turquoise Cabochon Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed antique cufflinks. In 10 karat yellow gold. By AJM Co. Each with an oval shaped turquoise cabochon. Marked to the post. Simply a wonderful pair of cuffli...
Turquoise, 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
Edwardian Square Diamond Cufflinks (Early 20th Century 1901-1915)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Square Shape Diamond Cufflinks (Early 20th Century 1901-1915) A fine pair of square shape platinum-topped 18 Karat yellow gold cufflinks, each faces ornately pierced and se...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 15 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A pair of fine 15 Karat Yellow Gold Cufflinks with torpedo backs from the Edwardian era, truly timeless pieces.
15k Gold
Krementz 14 Karat Gold and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks and Button Dress Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great, vintage Krementz dress set. Comprised of a pair of cufflinks and 3 buttons in 14k gold and set with a purple to black iridescent Mother of Pearl. A smart dress set from Kr...
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
9ct Rose Gold Floral Patterned Oval Cufflinks Hallmarked Birmingham 1917
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cufflinks 9ct Rose Gold Stamped Hallmarked Birmingham 1917 These 9ct rose gold cufflinks are a true work of art. The oval shape is beautifully complemented by a pretty f...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Set of 6 Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold, Mother of Pearl, Enamel & Turquoise Buttons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique Edwardian buttons. From a tuxedo or formal dress set. In 9 karat (slightly rose-tinted) gold with gold-filled backs. Each with a turquoise cabochon to its ...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
$1,373Sale Price|20% Off
A Set of Antique 9K Gold Mother of Pearl & Blue Enamel Dress Studs and Cufflinks
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique set of mother of pearl, blue enamel, and yellow gold dress studs, collar studs, and cufflinks, each comprising one panel of mother of pearl, and blue enamel detail, in 9 k...
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Presentation Indian Penny / Gold Quartz Watch Fob from President Teddy Roosevelt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Presidential presentation gold quartz watch fob with an Indian head penny. Presented by President Teddy Roosevelt to a US Navy Captain D...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Copper
Edwardian Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum over 18 Karat Gold (Early 20th Century)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Edwardian Diamond Cufflinks in Platinum over 18 Karat Yellow Gold (1901 - 1914) A pair of Edwardian diamond cuff links; each a pierced oval mount millegrain set in platinum ...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Pair Antique 14K Gold Green Guilloche Enamel, Pearl, White Enamel Eye Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Eye of Protection jewels have been a classic amulet for centuries, designed to attract positive energy. This pair of green guilloche enamel cufflinks...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Platinum Gold Ruby Diamond Enamel Cufflinks
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These highly elegant Edwardian cufflinks were created at the very beginning of the 20th century. Each cufflink is made up from a circular and a boat shaped element. The circular elem...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Pair of Austrian Edwardian 14 Karat Gold and Carnelian Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of Edwardian period Austrian cufflinks. In 14k gold with flat carnelian panels. Marked G.P. likely for Chaja Paltzew. An exciting...
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum Diamond Sapphire Mother of Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian 14K Gold Platinum Diamond Sapphire Mother of Pearl Cufflinks. This incredible pair of Edwardian old cut diamond, sapphire, and mother of pearl cufflinks a...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Cartier Antique Edwardian Linen Enamel & Diamond Cufflinks and Studs Set W/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 188 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Old European Cut - Pave Set - Fine White Color 10 White Linen Enamel - Square Shape - White Color Material: Solid 18k Yellow ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Edwardian Diamond and Enamel Cufflinks, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Crafted in the Edwardian period, these charming cufflinks. Centring around a single 0.05 carat rose cut diamond the cufflinks are coloured with vibrant green enamel work. A single ri...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Russian Moonstone, Diamond, Gold and Silver Cufflinks, Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique Russian, moonstone cufflinks, set with cushion-shaped, cabochon-cut, silver moonstones, surrounded by rose-cut diamonds, in silver cut down settings, mounted in ros...
Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Edwardian 9k/Platinum Mother of Pearl, Pearl, & Enamel Cufflink Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A sophisticated cufflink set from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era! Crafted in 9k gold and platinum, this set is comprised of 2 cufflinks and 4 accompanying buttons. Each component featur...
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
$675 / set
Edwardian Platinum Gold Cufflinks
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Edwardian platinum and gold double-sided and engraved cufflinks circa 1910. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #C-DJ913A. Scroll down for specifications. Crafted...
Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
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
$1,992Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Gentleman's Platinum and Gold Cufflink and Stud Dress Set, circa 1915
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique cuff and stud set in yellow gold and platinum. The set is composed of fine natural silver/white mother of pearl centering a fine natural round pearl. The 7 natural pearls are...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian 14K Rose Gold Mother of Pearl Button Cufflinks in Antique Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of Edwardian Mother of pearl, and rose gold cufflinks, each face comprising a circular panel of mother of pearl, with gold wire, in 14 karat rose gold. My favourite thing ab...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$68Sale Price / set|20% Off
A Pair of Double Round Silver Tone Cufflinks with Scrolled Raised Borders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair of vintage silver tone double round cufflinks. The scrolled border surrounds a flat central plateau. The round discs are connected by small chains. Their size makes them e...
Silver Plate
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Cufflinks, English Hallmarks: Chester, c1905
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Designed as chain link cufflinks, each featuring 2 beautifully engraved oval panels (18mm x 14mm), this piece is antique, dating back to Edwardian era – c1905 Finely crafted in 15...
Yellow Gold
Round Ruby Red 18kt White Gold Guilloche Vitreous Enamel Cufflinks Ø 20mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round cufflinks, 18k white gold, ruby red vitreous enamel, windmill guilloche pattern, diameter app. 20.0 mm VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophisticated craftsmanship. Since 1989, the company has been closely associated with the Fabergé name as a workmaster. The company was founded by Victor Mayer in Pforzheim, Germany in 1890 and is managed by his great-grandson Dr. Marcus Oliver Mohr. The inimitably luminous colors are literally created "in the fire": layer after layer of enamel is carefully fired at 800 degrees. During guilloching, the finest wave patterns are engraved on gold, creating a unique depth effect. The rare techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since the company's founding. With a feeling for style, timeless classics are created. The company is working with gold, gemstones as well as diamonds. Reference: V1609/AR/00/00/101 Material: 18k white gold Enamel: ruby red vitreous enamel Dimensions: 20 mm in diameter Limitatioin: 500 pieces About Enamel: The glass melting process that gives the jewellery its unmistakeable, sophisticated sheen is conducted today using the same complex process that was employed in the past: up to five layers of pigment are applied with equal measures of skill and patience, before being fired and then polished by hand. The end result is achieved as the consequence of sensitive interplay between time and temperature. The slightest inclusion in the enamel bears...
White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Art Deco Mother of Pearl Cufflinks 9ct Yellow Gold with 18ct White Gold settings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cufflinks 9ct Gold & 18ct Settings Circa 1920s A charming pair of small double-panel 9ct Gold cufflinks, each face formed in octagonal profile and set with lustrous ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Platinum and 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum and 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 10.7 grams Diamond Details: .20ct total weight, Old Mine Brilliant, H Color, VS ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1900s Edwardian Platinum and Yellow Gold Cufflinks with Old Mine Diamonds
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: Platinum and 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 5.7 grams Diamond Details: .10ct total weight, Old Mine Brilliant, G-H, VS. Mea...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
French Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Polychrome Enamel Equestrian Interest Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Estate French 18K yellow gold and polychrome enamel equestrian/horse racing interest jockey cap and riding crop cufflinks Realistically modelled, beautifully detailed cufflinks each ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
LARTER AND SONS Edwardian 14k/Platinum Moonstone Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
A wonderful and attractive pair of Larter & Sons cufflinks from the Edwardian (ca1900) era! These double-sided cufflinks have oval-shaped faces that display beautiful blue moonstone ...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 9ct Gold, Victorian Hallmarked Chester 1900, Floral Engraved Cufflinks
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Engraved Cufflinks 9ct Rose Gold Hallmarked Chester 1900 Oval rose gold cufflinks, hallmarked Chester 1900, with floral engraving and classic link chain connectors. The ...
Gold, 9k Gold
Edwardian French Ruby Diamond and Mother Of Pearl Dress Studs
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite pair of 18ct yellow gold dress studs. The studs feature a mother of pearl backing with a central ruby surrounded by rose cut diamonds. The cufflinks are French and from the Edwardian era. The cufflinks are marked 'patent SGDG' which is an abbreviation for 'Patent Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement' and translates as 'Patent Without Government Guarantees'. This simple registration system was utilised by both France and Belgium; this type of patent was used in France until 1968. Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.5 grams Cufflink Face Dimensions: 10.5mm x 10.5mm Rubies: Approx. 0.16 carats (0.08 carats each) Diamonds: Approx. 0.14 carats Marked: 'HR Patent SGDG' and French gold hallmarks Period Of Manufacture: Circa. 1910 Box: Vintage Cufflink Box...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cufflinks 18K White Gold Dark Green Guilloche Enamel 20 mm Diameter
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round cufflinks, 18k white gold, dark green vitreous enamel, windmill guilloche pattern, diameter app. 20.0 mm VICTOR MAYER is a fine jewelry house known for its sophis...
White Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Round Cufflinks, 18k White Gold, with Blue Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round cufflinks, 18k white gold, petrol blue vitreous enamel, windmill guilloche pattern, diameter app. 20.0 mm About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer is internati...
18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Round Cufflinks, 18k Rose Gold and White Gold, Authentic Guillochee Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer round cufflinks, Globetrotter Collection, 18k rose gold and white gold inlays, authentic >flame pattern< guilloché engraving About the creator Victor Mayer Victor Mayer...
18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Diamond Double Horse Photo Finish Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic and unique pair of equestrian-inspired cufflinks from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in vibrant 18kt yellow gold with platinum accents, each cufflink displays a rais...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal
Antique Edwardian 10 Karat Gold & Diamond Love Knot Stick Pin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Edwardian gold and diamond love knot stick pin. Set with a round brilliant diamond to the center of 10k gold lover's knot. Simply a great stickpin! Date: Early 20th ...
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Pair of Turn-of-the-Century Gold Gemset Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of turn-of-the-century oval yellow and white gold gemset cufflinks, each cufflink comprising an oval plaque, set at a diagonal with yellow and white gold, separated with a str...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Enamel Royal Air Force Cufflinks
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cufflinks 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Fabulous, Royal Air Force rectangular shaped cufflinks. Beautifully decorated with the RAF emblem & RAF coloured enamel. In great ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Torpedo & Dumbbell Cufflinks
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Cufflinks 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1901 Lovely, Edwardian Torpedo & Dumbbell Shaped, Yellow Gold Cufflink. Beautifully Made with a Floral Design to The Torped...
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Edwardian Guilloche Gold Platinum Diamond Hand Engraved Etched Cufflinks
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European Cut - Pave Set - White Color - 0.12ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Weight: 7.8 Grams Backing:...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Pair of Kidney-Shaped Scottish Agate and Sterling Silver Cuff Links
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Edwardian pair of kidney-shaped, Scottish Agate and sterling silver cuff links, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1911, James Penton-maker. Each double-sided, bean-sha...
Sterling Silver
Antique 14 Karat Gold and Enameled Hop Seed or Flower Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 14k gold and enameled hop seed (or flower) stickpin. With enameled 14k gold hop seeds and leaves. Simply a great stickpin for the beer lover! Date: Late 19th Century o...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Signed Sloan & Co 14K Gold Figural Bulldog Hat Pin with Ruby Eyes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 14k gold & ruby hatpin. By Sloan & Co. With a figural bulldog top set tiny ruby cabochon eyes. The pin stem is gold plated. Simply a great pin for any bulldog love...
Ruby, 14k Gold
$7,800 / set
Edwardian Swiss Enamel Heroic Maiden Cufflinks
Located in Riverdale, NY
Swiss Enamel Heroic Maiden Cufflinks, likely portraying Athena, the goddess of wisdom, reasoning, and intelligence from the late 19th/early 20th Century. Exquisite gold etched and ch...
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Day, Clark & Co. 14k Gold & Enamel American Flag Patriotic Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of signed, antique American gold & enamel cufflinks. By Day, Clark & Co. of New York, New York. In 14k gold with enameled heads depicting American flag...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Pair of Fine Signed Engine-Turned English Machine Age 9ct Gold Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed pair of English Machine Age cufflinks. In 9ct gold. With engine turned octagonal heads connected by a link chain. Fully hallmarked to the reverse. Simply wonderful...
Gold, 9k Gold
1900s Edwardian 14K Yellow Gold .55cttw Old Mine Diamond Cufflinks
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 6.6 grams Diamond Details: .55ct total weight, Old Mine Brilliant cut, I/J Color, VS clarity, N...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,450 / set
Edwardian 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Pearl Cufflinks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of Edwardian gold & pearl cufflinks. In 14k yellow gold. Each comprised of 2 spiral shaft heads terminating in round white pearls joined with a shaped link. Simpl...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Cufflinks - Sterling Silver - Turquoise Guilloche Enamel - Diameter 20 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer Round Cufflinks, Globetrotter Collection, Sterling Silver, Turquoise Vitreous Guilloche Enamel, Diameter 20.0 mm Brand: VICTOR MAYER Collection: Globetrotter Reference:...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
French 18k Yellow Gold Pearl, Mother of Pearl and Enamel Cufflinks
Located in London, GB
A pair of French 18K (18 karat) yellow gold cufflinks designed as a pair of convex mother-of-pearl discs set to the centre with a natural seed pearl and edged with white enamel. Stam...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Cartier Diamond White Enamel Dress Set Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
An elegant set of dress-set cufflinks by Cartier that date back to 1910, comprised with six pieces, each crafted with white enamel and brilliant diamonds mounted in platinum and 18k ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1910 Edwardian 8 Piece Pressed Glass Cufflink Stud Set
Located in Lexington, KY
This is a stellar Edwardian 8-piece stud set that features a vibrant, unique, and fun pressed glass floral design! This spectacular set from the Edwardian ...
Sterling Silver
1910s 18K Yellow Gold Tiffany & Co. Monogram Cufflinks
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1910s Hallmarks: "Tiffany & Co" Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 18.3 grams Condition: Excellent
18k Gold
Antique Gold Frog Cufflinks, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique gold frog cufflinks, with models of frogs on oval back plates, with a wire twist within the surround, mounted in gold with a numbered mark, and twisted bar fittings...
15k Gold
Edwardian 14k Essex Crystal Hunting Dog & Fox Cufflinks
Located in Narberth, PA
Reverse carved crystal was a technique created by cutting pieces of rock quartz crystal into a convex form and then polishing it into a cabochon shape. An image is carved into the fl...
Crystal, 14k Gold