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 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Daisy Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Elevate your elegance with these exquisite drop earrings, expertly crafted in 18ct yellow gold and platinum. The...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Dormeuse Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning pair of Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings, crafted with exquisite attention to deta...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Edwardian era Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 A refined and elegant pair of authentic Edwardian sapphire and diamond drop earrings, dating to the early 20th c...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Suffragette Rare Edwardian Long Fringe Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Suffragette rare Edwardian long fringe earrings. Of silver plated brass metal. With purple and emerald green faceted, varisized crystals, unusual clip back fittings. L 3.50" ...
Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, 1.90 Carat Edwardian Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning pair of Edwardian-era earrings, expertly crafted from 18ct yellow gold and adorned with s...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Earrings 18ct Yellow Tested Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian diamond earrings. They are set with centre, natural seed pearls beautiful & surrounded by natural diamond...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 15k Gold Aquamarine & Pearl Drop Earrings, Circa 1910
Located in Altrincham, GB
A gorgeous pair of antique drop earrings, screw backs and dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. The tops are set with a single beautiful blue aquamarine, surrounded by fine m...
Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold
Edwardian 18 Karat Gold TW ~4.94 Carat Old Cut Diamond Drop Lever-Back Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is a stunning pair of Edwardian drop lever-back earrings. It is crafted in 18K gold. The piece features old European cut diamonds. Two bigger are ~2.24ct and ~2.10ct, K, VS. Sma...
Diamond, Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum Edwardian Diamond Circlet Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Drop Earrings 18ct Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Fabulous, Edwardian Circlet Drop Earrings. Set with gorgeous, sparkling white diamonds, set in platinum with 18ct g...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 15k Gold Amethyst & Pearl Cluster Drop Earrings, Circa 1910
Located in Altrincham, GB
A beautiful pair of cluster drop earrings dating from the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Each one features a cluster drop- a lovely 0.40ct amethyst centre with a natural dreamy pearl ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Platinum, Edwardian Pearl & Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Drop Earrings Platinum Circa 1910 Step into timeless sophistication with this exquisite pair of Edwardian-era drop earrings, beautifully crafted in fine platinum. Each ea...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Antique 14ct Gold Edwardian Carved Sardonyx Cameo Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cameo Earrings 14ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Gorgeous Edwardian, Sardonyx Cameo Earrings. Beautiful, Handmade Drop/Dangle Style Earrings. Set with Natural Seed Pearls & a ...
Gold, 14k Gold
$248Sale Price|20% Off
Natural pave diamonds yellow gold plated sterling silver hoops earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning diamond silver earrings hoops consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- yellow gold plated Diamond- Na...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Edwardian diamond sapphire 18k yellow gold drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These authentic Edwardian drop earrings showcase a refined combination of antique diamonds and vivid sapphire accents, reflecting the delicate craftsmanship of the early 20th century...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian 1 Carat Diamond & Pearl Daisy Cluster Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Earrings 18ct Yellow Circa 1910 Step into a world of timeless elegance with these exquisite Edwardian era earrings, featuring a stunning design that beautifully sh...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
$825Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Turquoise Vintage Style Floral Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A striking pair of vintage-style floral dangle earrings that celebrate bold color and timeless charm. At the center, a round shape natural turquoise gemstone is beautifully framed by...
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian 43 Carat Star Sapphire Seed Pearl Necklace Bracelet Earrings Suite
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular museum quality antique Edwardian 43 Carat Black Star Sapphire and Seed Pearl Garland Suite. The suite comprising a necklace, bracelet and earrings each with black star sapphires, which total approximately 43 Carat total weight. The gorgeous black star sapphires and pearls are set in 10 Karat Yellow Gold in a motif of foliate vines tied by ribbon bows. The suite of jewels represents extraordinary design in the pantheon of Victorian - Edwardian garland motif jewels. The suite dates to the Edwardian Period, circa 1905. Provenance: The jewels are from the estate of Muriel Gluck, the esteemed patron and philanthropist of the arts in New York, Los Angeles and San Diego. From her Los Angeles Times obituary: "Muriel Gluck, a philanthropist who gave millions of dollars to support the arts and education, primarily in Los Angeles and San Diego. From the early years of her marriage to retail magnate and race horse breeder Maxwell H. Gluck in the late 1940s, she was an art collector who also appreciated classical music. The couple established the Maxwell H. Gluck Foundation. Over the years, she was a major supporter of the opera companies in San Diego and Los Angeles, the San Diego Museum of Art and Los Angeles County Museum of Art and music programs at UCLA, UC Riverside and the Juilliard School...
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
$1,012Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold Opal Vintage Style Floral Blooming Dangle Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Enchanting and timeless, these vintage-inspired floral cluster drop earrings showcase glowing opal gems cradled in smooth bezel settings. Each earring blooms like a delicate flower, ...
Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian GIA 5.67 carat old mine cut diamond platinum drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An extraordinary testament to Edwardian elegance, these breathtaking drop earrings feature a combined 5.67 carats of GIA-certified old mine cut diamonds. Each center stone radiates w...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Platinum Edwardian Inspired Flower Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Platinum Weight 6.5g Edwardian Style Featuring Diamond Approx. 4.0ct Old Mine Cut White Measurements 1.4in x 0.5in
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elegant Antique Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Drop Earrings from the late 19th Century of silver topped gold. Lovely blue cabochon ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
$825Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold SolidNatural Peridot and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Graceful pair of vintage-style floral drop earrings that radiate soft elegance. At the center, round-cut natural peridot gemstones shine with fresh green brilliance, surrounded by lu...
Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,225Sale Price|25% Off
14K Gold Natural Peridot and Pearl Vintage Victorian Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the center of each earring is a vibrant oval peridot, set in classic prongs and surrounded by a soft halo of lustrous pearls. Inspired by floral motifs, the unique design adds gra...
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
14K Gold Natural Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Pear Shape Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Regally enchanting, this Natural Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Pear Shape Drop design captures timeless elegance with refined brilliance. A deep, mesmerizing sapphire takes cent...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold Pink Amethyst and Ruby Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Designed to enchant and inspire. Soft pink amethyst forms the wings, capturing light with a gentle sparkle that feels both romantic and graceful. Deep pink rubies accent the body and...
Amethyst, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold
Edwardian 6.40 Ct Diamond 18 KT Daisy Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
These superb pair of Edwardian period earrings are 1905 ca. Marvelous original mount skilfully hand crafetd of solid 18 KT gold and Platinum Modelled as classy Diamond Daisy clusters...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
$1,087Sale Price|25% Off
9K Glod Natural Cabochon Peridot Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A graceful pair of vintage-style floral drop earrings that exude natural elegance. Featuring smooth cabochon peridot gemstones, their soft green glow forms a beautifully blooming flo...
Peridot, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$525Sale Price|25% Off
9K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
A refined look with these Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Drop Earrings, designed to exude timeless elegance. Featuring vibrant emerald stones paired with delicate pearl drop...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$525Sale Price|25% Off
Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Butterfly Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Embrace elegance with these Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage-Style Butterfly Earrings. Featuring vibrant green emeralds and lustrous pearls, they capture the beauty of nature with a...
Emerald, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,500Sale Price|25% Off
14K Gold Natural Garnet and Pearl Vintage Style Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
At the center of each earring rests an oval garnet, rich in deep red hues, set securely in a classic bezel setting. Surrounding each stone is a delicate halo of luminous seed pearls,...
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum & Gold .40ct Diamond Greek Key Filigree Drop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (18) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Single Cut - Pave & Bezel Set - H-J Color - SI1-I1 Clarity - 0.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid Platinum Top...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Earrings of Pink Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Superb quality earrings designed with the flourish of garlands, have been made of foiled pastes in the manner of Georgian and Victorian earrings. The bril...
Sterling Silver
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
9K Gold Solid Natural Emerald and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Create an elegant pair of vintage-style floral drop earrings that exude refined charm. A slender stem descends gracefully, adorned with small emeralds and pearls that add delicate sp...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique french edwardian dormeuse earrings in white gold and diamonds
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or blanc 18 carats (750 millièmes) du début du 20ème siècle, formée d'une ligne de trois diamants taille rose et d'un chaton retenant un diamant taille ancienn...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Signature 14K Gold Moonstone Cabochon Earrings with Shepherd Hooks
Located in Venice, CA
Part of Kirsten’s Corner Signature Collection, these 14k gold dangle earrings feature elongated oval Edwardian moonstone cabochons. Housed in 14k gold bezel settings, they offer the ...
Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Rock Crystal Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Edwardian period antique drop earrings, featuring carved frosted rock crystal quartz fluted panels accented by one hundred-eight old European cut diamonds. Measuring just under 2.5 ...
Crystal, Diamond, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Natural Green Opal Diamonds sterling silver long Drop earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Elegant and classy green opal diamond silver earrings consist of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Stone- Diamonds Stone color- White Stone origin- Natural Gemstone- Gr...
Diamond, Opal, Sterling Silver
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
Edwardian diamond ruby 18k gold platinum drop earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
These exquisite Edwardian drop earrings are a beautiful expression of early 20th-century elegance, blending vivid color, delicate sparkle, and graceful movement. Featuring 4 old Euro...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
$750Sale Price|25% Off
Moonstone Amethyst and Tsavorite Vintage Style Dangle Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A captivating combination of mystique and elegance. At the top, the moonstones shimmer with a soft, otherworldly glow, symbolizing intuition and inner peace. Below them, the deep pur...
Amethyst, Moonstone, Tsavorite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dormeuses du début du 20ème siècle en or et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Dormeuses anciennes en or 18 carats (750 millièmes) du début du 20ème siècle, ornées chacune d'une ligne de 3 diamants taille coussin ancienne en chute totalisant 1,3 carats. Poids ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,275Sale Price|25% Off
Sapphire Pearl Ribbon Bow Drop Earrings in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
These captivating earrings feature a bow design at the top, with a stunning natural sapphire at its center, exuding timeless elegance. The flowing ribbon beneath the bow, twisting gr...
Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Sweet 2.50 Ct Diamond 7.2 mm. Pearl Drop earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
The Classy Must! These gorgeous and timeless antique earrings are Edwardian period They have been hand crafted of solid 18 KT and Platinum – designed in the most elegant cluster desi...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Solid Natural Emerald Viictorian Style Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Inspired by the graceful elegance of the Victorian era, these vintage-style floral cluster drop earrings shimmer with vivid natural emeralds arranged in a romantic blooming silhouett...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,125Sale Price|25% Off
14K Solid Gold Natural Sapphire and Opal Vintage Style Floral Lever Back Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
These vintage-style lever back earrings bloom with timeless charm, featuring an oval natural sapphire cradled in delicate milgrain detail. Surrounding the center, petal-shaped natura...
Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Delicate Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Earrings from the early 1900's. Tiny pastes set in articulated, hinged sterling with 14k white gold ...
14k Gold, Sterling Silver
$1,575Sale Price|25% Off
14K Gold Natural Blue Topaz Emerald Cut Filigree Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Elegantly luminous, these Natural Emerald Cut Blue Topaz Vintage Style Filigree Drop Earrings radiate refined charm and timeless beauty. A striking emerald-cut blue topaz takes cente...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Snake Ball Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ball Earrings 9ct Gold Circa 1900 Gorgeous Edwardian Coiled Snake Style Earrings with Gold Balls & Diamond Tail Measures: Length Approx 35.6mm Width Approx 13...
Gold, 9k Gold
$675Sale Price|25% Off
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
$7,932Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian Style 4.45ct Diamond and Turquoise Chandelier Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Edwardian inspired turquoise and diamond earrings. 4.45 carats of round cut diamonds, approximately H/I color and SI clarity. Complimented with 6 turquoise, 18-karat white gold. Acco...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15ct Two Colour Gold, Edwardian Seed Pearl Floral Crescent Drop Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Crescent Earrings 15ct Two-Colour Gold Circa 1910 Discover the enchanting allure of our exquisite 15ct gold Edwardian era earrings, a stunning embodiment of craftsmanship...
Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Edwardian Marcasite and Paste set Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Rare older marcasite earrings frm the late 19th Century set with emerald pastes in sterling. Fully articulated with elements which move with wearer. Beautiful antique earrings with s...
Sterling Silver
$408Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Rose cut diamonds sterling silver green Jade Drop earrings
Located in Delhi, DL
Stunning Real diamonds Green Jade drop sterling silver earrings consists of : Metal- Silver Metal Purity- sterling silver Color of metal- Oxidized silver and Yellow gold plating Di...
Diamond, Jade, Sterling Silver
"Celestial Vine" Old Cut & Rubellite Chandelier Earrings by Dilys’
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A delicate chandelier design featuring two diverging strands per earring. Each strand is set with dangling old European cut diamonds and ends with a pear-shaped rubellite cabochon dr...
Diamond, Rubelite, 18k Gold
Antique Dangle Cluster Diamond Earrings, Circa 1901-1915
Located in OVIEDO, AS
ANTIQUE SPANISH DANGLE CLUSTER DIAMOND EARRINGS (Circa 1901-1915) Edwardian Jewelry: 1901-1915 A central disc cluster of bright-white old European-cut diamonds floats inside--and slightly above-- a ring of the same, all of which dazzle and dance below a small diamond stud...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Style Platinum and Diamond Chandelier Long Dangle Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1950 Platinum Earrings, measuring 2 3/4 inches in length and set with Transitional and Round Brilliant cut Diamonds totaling 8 Carats, the largest of the Diamonds at the very b...
Diamond, Platinum
$675Sale Price|25% Off
Cabochon Peridot Vintage Style Drop Earrings in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Feature captivating cabochon peridots that glow with a vibrant green hue, suspended in an elegant, vintage-inspired setting. The overall design resembles a magical lantern or lamp, w...
Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Antique Garnet and Enamel Earrings with Diamond Florettes and Seed Pearl Accents
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Edwardian period garnet, diamond, enamel, and pearl pendant earrings of girandole design, comprising collet-set garnets and seed pearls cascading from scrolled whit...
Garnet, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
14K Yellow Gold Solid Pearl Emerald Vintage Style Floral Cluster Drop Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Echoing the romance of the Victorian era, these vintage-style floral cluster drop earrings showcase luminous natural pearls at the center, framed by delicate emerald and pearl accent...
Emerald, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold