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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Edwardian Style Natural Jade Jadeite Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
Jade size：17.9×8.52 mm depth: 1.35mm 18K white gold Length：4.5cm Width：12.38mm Weight：8.85g _________________________________________ Condition Excellent Comes with Dandelion Antiqu...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
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Certified Natural Type A Jadeite Jade And Diamond Earrings. Apple Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
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Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade & Diamond Drop Earrings 18K Apple Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Vintage design using old materials. Here is a nice pair of Jade and diamond earrings. Both earrings are set in 18k white gold and diamonds. There are estimated 0.20 cts of diamonds in this setting. There are 8 diamonds in total, 6 of them total 0.8 cts and the 2 bigger diamonds are about 0.6 cts each. The untreated / unenhanced natural jadeite jade is well carved. Both jade is pieces are apple green color. The apple green color is spread through out the large surface area of each carved jade. This vintage pair of earrings use antique old jade...
Diamond, Jade, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
23.50ctw Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k gold drop earrings, with 23.50ctw jadeite jade , onyx and 0.50ctw diamonds. Earrings are 58mm x 20mm. Marked 585. Weight - 15.4 grams.
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold
$20,000Sale Price|20% Off
Certified Natural Type A Jadeite Jade And Diamond Earrings. Imperial Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. It doe...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Natural Type A Jadeite Jade And Diamond Earrings. Apple Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. Here i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$10,900
H 0.2 in W 0.52 in L 1.38 in
EGL Certified Ballerina Style Natural Emeralds and Diamonds Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
One of a Kind Ballerina Style Emerald and diamonds Earrings starring 2 natural emeralds 2.12 total Carats. Those beautiful Emerald are surrounded by 56 Baguette cut diamonds and 12 m...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified 22.80 Carat Natural Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold 1970s Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage, circa 1970s 18k gold drop earrings, set with approx. 0.30ctw H/VS diamonds and EGL certified 22.80ctw natural jadeite jade cabochons. Earrings measure 48mm long. Com...
Diamond, Jade, Gold
$9,768
W 0.52 in D 0.52 in L 1.7 in
Certified Jadeite Jade Natural Untreated, Pear Shape and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Stunning jade earrings in pear shape dangled by various shapes of crosses, circles and vertical lines all covered in glistening diamonds. The jade is calm and cooling and has a gorge...
Diamond, Jade, 18k Gold
37.91ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k gold long drop earrings, with carved Buddha jadeite jade - total 37.91ctw, onyx, 1.49ctw white sapphires and 0.89ctw diamonds. Earrings measure 58mm x 25mm. Marked 585. W...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold
19.31ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k gold drop earring, with 19.31ctw carved jadeite jade, and 0.81ctw diamonds. Earrings are 51mm long. Marked 750. Weight - 10.1 grams.
Diamond, Jade, Gold
Type A Jadeite Jade Drop Earrings / Pendants Rubies OMC Diamond and Sapphires
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very unique design using old materials. Here is a nice Jade earrings and pendants (detachable) made with blue sapphires, rubies and old mine cut and old rose cut diamonds. 2 Blue s...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold...
45.43ctw Carved Jadeite Jade Diamond Onyx Gold Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 14k gold long drop earrings, with carved Buddha jadeite jade - total 45.43ctw, onyx, 1.49ctw white sapphires and 0.89ctw diamonds. Earrings measure 58mm x 25mm. Marked 585. ...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Gold
Edwardian 2.95 Carats Cushion Cut No Heat Cambodian Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering cushion cut sapphires weighing approximately 1.75 carats total - transparent medium blue. Natural Cambodian in origin with no indications of heat treatment. Prong set with a halo surround of old European cut diamonds. Prong set and suspending from diamond surmounts. Weighing approximately 1.20 carats total. G/H color with VS clarity. Completed by wire ear hooks...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Kunzite Diamond Platinum Antique Gemstone Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earring surmounts feature 7.0 mm round checkerboard cut kunzite spodumene. Bezel set with scrolling details and suspending an articulated drop. Featuring briolette pampel drops measu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Kunzite, Platinum
Pearl & Diamond 'Posy' Stud Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This delicate pair of stud earrings are in the form of a posy and are set with Akoya pearls and diamonds. The frames of the studs are crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and centre on ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Onyx Pearl Diamond Platinum-Topped 14 Karat Gold Floral Earrrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Earrings feature 29.0 x 7.0 mm onyx briolette drops - opaque and glossy black in color. With platinum-topped gold cups featuring scrolling fleur-de-lis motif and milgrain detailing. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian GIA Certified 2.80 Carat Total Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Edwardian era Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings composed of 18k yellow gold. Set with two Old European Cut Diamonds, one is 1.43 carats and GIA certified J color/SI2 clarity, an...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Dogtooth Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Screwback Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Screwback earrings feature bezel set old European cut diamond surmounts Weighing in total approximately 0.35 carat with I and K color and both SI2 in clarity Suspending articulated...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.75 in W 0.83 in D 0.4 in
Vintage Mikimoto Akoya Cultured Pearl & Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine pair of vintage Mikimoto Akoya cultured pearl and sterling silver earrings. Each with a pearl cluster set like a bouquet on two sterling ...
Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
These glamorous natural pearl diamond earrings feature two well-matched beautiful natural pearls, measuring 10.2 x 9.8 x 7.2 and 10.2 x ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Pearl Diamond Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Carmel, IN
Gorgeous vintage earrings adorned with pearls and diamonds, set in 14K white gold. Each earring includes 7 pearls and 21 diamonds with approximately 0.50ctw. Gold weight is 5 DWT.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
Edit Edwardian Aquamarine and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of Edwardian aquamarine and diamond drop earrings in 18k white gold. Each earring is predominately set with a large oval cut li...
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Glass Miniature Victorian Portrait Earrings
Located in Kingston, NY
Offered is a 14K Yellow Gold Glass miniature Victorian portrait earrings hand painted. The earrings measure 1" L weighs 3.7dwt
Yellow Gold
Pair of Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Tassel Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
A wonderful pair of gold diamond set earrings which are amazing on the ear as they move and catch the light beautifully. 18K white gold, each formed as a tassel with five articulated...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold