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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A pair of Edwardian natural pearl and diamond earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian natural pearl and diamond earrings, each earring centrally-set with a button-shaped pearl with diameter from 7.6mm to 7.9mm, accompanied by GCS report stating to ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 9ct Gold, Edwardian Shell Cameo & Seed Pearl Stud Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Earrings 9ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Introducing these exquisite 9ct gold Edwardian shell cameo earrings, featuring a captivating portrait of a lady dancing delicate...
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Natural Amethyst and Blue Topaz Floral Cluster Stud Earrings, 14K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These Natural Amethyst and Blue Topaz Vintage Style Floral Cluster Stud Earrings are designed to captivate at first glance. A radiant round amethyst sits gracefully in classic prong ...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Solid Gold Natural Garnet Cluster Vintage Style Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
The rich, deep red beauty of garnet in a classic prong setting. The prongs highlight the stone’s natural brilliance, allowing light to enhance its fiery glow. Inspired by vintage ele...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Edwardian Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Cluster Dangly Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These sparkly old mine cut diamond cluster earrings hold a total of approximately 65pts each. The earrings are modelled in 9ct gold. Comes in original box. Cluster Diameter: 11mm D...
Diamond, Gold
14K Yellow Solid Gold Natural Garnet Vintage Style Cluster Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Timeless elegance with nature-inspired charm. Each earring features a deep, radiant garnet at the center, surrounded by petal-like details that form a graceful floral motif. The vint...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Gold Cabochon Garnet Vintage Style Oval Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Richly alluring, these Cabochon Garnet Vintage Style Stud Earrings exude timeless elegance and refined charm. A smooth oval garnet cabochon is beautifully set in a classic bezel, hig...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 2.00ct Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Earrings, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
These stunning Edwardian earrings feature a pair of unheated sapphires surrounded by old cut diamonds. The sapphires each weigh 1.00 carat a piece and are an intense blue colour. Env...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
EOSTRE Australian Solid White Opal and South Sea Pearl in Baroque Shape Earring
Located in Melbourne, AU
This is a pair of detachable earring consists of Solid Australian White Opal and massive Australian South Sea Baroque Pearl. The Pearls can be removed from the studs and you can wear...
Opal, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.01ct Old European Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
These old European cut diamond earrings, totalling 4.01 carats across the pair, are simply divine. These beautiful natural diamonds would have been cut by hand over a century ago u...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Stud Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Beautiful vintage-style floral stud earrings featuring a rich oval garnet at the center. Accented with four small round garnets on each side—top, bottom, left, and right. The elegant...
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Diamond Vintage Style Butterfly Stud Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A natural oval opals as the delicate wings, radiating soft, colorful hues. The lower wings are adorned with sparkling diamonds, adding a brilliant touch of elegance. A timeless desig...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 2.00ct Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in London, GB
A charismatic pair of 1.00 carat stud earrings featuring old cut diamonds. Both diamonds have been estimated as H in colour and VS2 in clarity. They are beautifully claw set into det...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Amethyst Vintage Style Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A rich natural amethyst at the center, intricately designed to form a floral motif. The central amethyst cluster is beautifully framed and accented by additional amethyst stones, en...
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Floral Earrings Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 0.74 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.0 cm Total Weight: 9.68 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Garnet Vintage Style Rope Motif Stud Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These classic elegance meets fiery brilliance in these captivating stud earrings. Crafted from warm yellow gold, the earrings boast a vintage-inspired rope motif that adds a touch of...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Natural emeralds fine diamonds sterling silver kyanite studs earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver emerald diamonds kyanite earrings studs consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- white gold plating Diamond- Natural white ...
Diamond, Emerald, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Ruby & Pink Tourmaline Floral Flower Cluster 14K Rose Gold Stud Earrings
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A stunning and beautiful design of the iconic Edwardian style flower cluster earrings, featuring round ruby for its center and six round cut striking pink tourmaline each side beauti...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
One Pair Of Edwardian 14 Karat And Amethyst Pierced Earings
Located in Buchanan, MI
One Pair Of Edwardian 14 Karat And Amethyst Pierced Earings
Amethyst
9K Yellow Gold Natural Marquise Emerald and Diamond Vintage Style Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing our natural marquise emerald and diamond vintage style stud earrings in 9k yellow gold. These exquisite earrings feature stunning marquise-shaped emeralds intricately set...
Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Starburst Cluster Diamond Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
These vintage dainty flower earrings each features a center stone diamond weighing approximately 0.20 carat. Each center stone is gracefully surrounded by six small round cut diamond...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
London Blue Topaz Vintage Style Rope Motif Stud Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A stunning oval London Blue Topaz at the center, surrounded by delicate gold rope that form a beautiful shape. The rich blue hue of the London blue topaz is perfectly complemented by...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Edwardian diamond and ruby earrings, the central star motif centred with an old brilliant-cut diamond to six radiating arms set wi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Style 1.40ct Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K Gold & Platinum
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Center Stone: 2 Diamonds Cut: Round Brilliant Weight: Approximately 1.40 Carats Color: I Clarity: SI Metal: 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Era: Modern Circa: 2020s in The Style of Edwa...
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Topaz and Pearl Victorian Style Stud Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking pair of vintage style blue topaz and pearl stud earrings for pierced ears. Each earring features an oval cut blue topaz surrounded by a halo of freshwater pearl in a clust...
Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18kt Yellow Gold Corallum Rubrium And Onyx Button Earrings
Located in Firenze, IT
A nice pair of coral button earrings set in black onyx and 18ct gold. Perfectly plain and smart which can be worn on their own or with beads. Diameter : 1.4cm Weight: 5.19gr.
Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Peridot Vintage Style Rope Motif Stud Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These classic elegance meets fiery brilliance in these captivating stud earrings. Crafted from warm yellow gold, the earrings boast a vintage-inspired rope motif that adds a touch of...
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
9K Gold Natural Pearl and Emerald Vintage Style Floral Stud Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace timeless beauty with these Natural Pearl and Emerald Vintage-Style Floral Stud Earrings. A lustrous pearl sits at the center, surrounded by vibrant emeralds shaped as delicat...
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eostre Ruby Cabochon, Black Onyx, Diamond and South Sea Pearl White Gold Earring
Located in Melbourne, AU
Australian white south sea pearl 12.4mm. Ruby cabochon are traditional heated 6.78CT, Brilliant cut natural diamond in E/F colour, VS clarity total weight 1.348CT. This earring is ...
South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby & Pink Tourmaline Floral Vintage Inspired Jewelry 14K Rose Gold Set
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
A lovely design of the iconic Edwardian style flower cluster ring, earrings and pendant jewelry set, featuring round ruby for their centers and round cut striking pink tourmaline bea...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold