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Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

EDWARDIAN STYLE

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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Style: Edwardian
Moss agate lavaliere 925 sterling silver necklace / lavaliere, antique Edwardian
Located in Kings Langley, GB
Superb necklace crafted from eight cabochon polished cabochon graduated moss agate gemstones set in 925 silver and strung in the lavaliere style popular during the first half of the ...
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1910s British Vintage Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Vintage Necklace Platinum Diamonds Seed Pearls ca. 1910
Located in Berlin, DE
An exquisite creation of jewelry making! This Edwardian neckless is composed of rose cut diamonds set in platinum and lustrous seed pearls arranged in a refined pattern. The beautif...
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1910s European Vintage Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Dutch Genuine Red Coral Necklace with a Brass Barrel Lock
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique one strand, very long, genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) bead necklace with a brass barrel lock. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands. The coral beads are not dyed and the necklace was professionally tested for the authenticity. The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Brass

Dutch Antique Single Strand Genuine Red Coral Graduated Beads Necklace
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique one strand genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) necklace with a 14 karat yellow gold lock. The beads are graduated and each bead is individually strung on a silk. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands, and the backside of the closure is marked with an oak leaf that is an antique Dutch mark for the 14 karat /585 gold content. The closure was also tested positively for 14 karat/585 gold content. The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Antique Two Strand Red Coral Necklace with a 14 Karat Rose Gold Barrel Lock
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique two strand red coral necklace with a 14 karat rose gold barrel lock and a safety lock chain. The necklace was made at the beginning of the 20th century in the Netherlands, and it is marked with an oak leaf that is an antique Dutch mark for the 14 karat /585 gold content. The closure was also tested positive for 14 karat/585 gold content. The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Rose Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Rose de France Amethyst Bead Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
The hand faceted Rose de France amethyst beads in this 14k gold Edwardian necklace have stunning facets that catch the light like prisms. The center stone is a flattened teardrop-sha...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Natural pearl and diamond necklace. Set with one hundred and twenty one natural saltwater pearls, measurements ranging from approxim...
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1910s Vintage Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum

French 1900 Edwardian Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Beautiful and very delicate necklace, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque period,...
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Early 1900s French Antique Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Ruby, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gol...

Edwardian South Sea Pearl Necklace with Diamond + Ruby Clasp
Located in Narberth, PA
A classically beautiful and very unique South Sea Pearl convertible necklace with a gorgeous diamond and ruby clasp from the Edwardian (ca1910s) era ! This ...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian 1910 Natural Pearls Necklace In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque pearls necklace. Extremely chic and very delicate necklace, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque pe...
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1910s English Vintage Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, P...

Marcus & Co. natural pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1915.
Located in London, GB
Marcus & Co. natural saltwater pearl necklace. Composed of three hundred and forty-eight natural saltwater pearls, further set with a marquise shape old cut diamond in an open back r...
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1910s Vintage Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Multi-Color Gemstone Diamond Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
A very elegant Edwardian yellow gold necklace contains 29.50 ct of peridot, citrine, yellow sapphire, aquamarine, tourmaline, and diamonds. The rainbow of colors makes this necklace ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, Yell...

Antique 2-Row Red Coral Necklace with 14 Karat Yellow Filigree Golden Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 2-row genuine red coral (Corallium Rubrum*) graduated beads necklace with 14 karat yellow gold filigree closure. The necklace was made in the Netherlands in the early 1900s. The necklace has a middle length and optionally it could be worn as a single strand. The coral beads have a round shape and they display some natural irregularities regarding the shape, the color, and the surface, please see the pictures for details. The golden closure is not stamped with any gold content mark, but it was tested for the gold content and the test was positive for the 14 karat gold. The necklace could be a great present idea for anybody who appreciates timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, 14k Gold

Belle Époque pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1905.
Located in London, GB
Belle Epoque pearl and diamond necklace, circa 1905. An open work 3 row flat chain of platinum links and seed pearls. In the centre, an ...
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20th Century Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Antique Platinum Stamped, Edwardian era Seed Pearl Trace Link Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Edwardian Pearl Necklace Platinum Stamped 950 Circa 1910 This exquisite Edwardian-era platinum necklace is a timeless piece that beautifully captures the elegance of its time. Fe...
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Pearl, Platinum

Tahitian grey pearls and sapphire necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Single strand of approximately 9.96mm luminous grey near round Tahitian pearls. Larger pearls alternate with smaller black peacock pearls which are flanked by blue smooth sapphire rondelles. The necklace is completed with an oxidized sterling silver clasp with melee single cut diamonds and centered on a dark blue oval sapphire in a vermeil bezel. Style: Contemporary/ Edwardian Creator: Ned Marshall
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2010s American Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

Edwardian Coral Beaded Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous coral beaded necklace is graduated in size as you get to the centre of the length. Made by E.P Mallory of Bath, this necklace comes i...
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1910s British Vintage Edwardian Beaded Necklaces

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