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 1920s, 20 Inch Art Deco Opal & Rock Crystal Necklace
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Opal Necklace Circa 1920 Circa 1920 opal and rock crystal bead necklace, composed of graduated milky opaline beads spaced by faceted rock crystal rondelles, later restrun...
Crystal, Opal, Rock Crystal
Antique GIA Certified 109 Natural Pearl Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally refined and rare graduated natural pearl necklace, with GIA Pearl Identification Report confirming the presence of 109 natural saltwater pearls, a highly coveted and...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian c.1900 Faux Pearl and Green Glass Antique Long Guard Chain
Located in Wilmslow, England
This elegant long chain was created c.1900. It features an pretty combination of coloured glass and faux pearls. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This necklace is constr...
Base Metal
$1,404Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Coral, Rose Gold
Antique Tiffany & Co. Natural Pearl Necklace, Edwardian Era circa 1910
Located in Roma, RM
An elegant Tiffany & Co. natural pearl necklace dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. The necklace is composed of a graduated strand of luminous natural pearls displaying soft ...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum
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...
Coral, 14k Gold
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...
Coral, 14k 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...
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...
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
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 ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
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...
Coral
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...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Antique 5-Row Red Coral Necklace with Engraved 14 Krt Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique Dutch 5-row natural red coral necklace with a 14 karat yellow golden clasp. The beads are made of natural not dyed coral and their diameter is about 5 mm. The golden clasp consists of three links and it is engraved with floral decoration. The clasp is not stamped with any mark for the gold content, but the clasp tested as 14 karat/585 gold. This beautiful piece of jewelry that was worn as a traditional costume jewelry in Zeeland, a province in the Netherlands in the early 1900s. The necklace could be a great present idea for any woman who fancy timeless beauty of antique coral jewelry...
Coral, 14k Gold, Gold
Graduated Opal Bead Necklace with Ruby and Moonstone Clasp, Early 20th Century
Located in London, England
This exquisite Edwardian necklace, dating to circa 1910, features a strand of graduated opal beads, each displaying a soft milky hue with enchanting green and blue highlights. Agains...
14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Necklace, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful collection of natural saltwater pearls drapes across the neck in this stunning Edwardian piece. The pearls taper in size from 5.9mm down to 3mm at the bail. The bail is c...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Necklace, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Dating to the Edwardian era comes this beautiful pearl necklace. A collection of natural seawater pearls adorns the 16″ necklace, tapering in size from 5.7mm to 1.6mm. A clasp of pla...
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Antique 2-Row Red Coral Necklace with Garnets and 14 Karat Rose Gold Clasp
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique 2-row red coral necklace with garnets and 14 karat rose gold clasp made in the Netherlands in the early 1900s. The necklace has a middle length and optionally it could be ...
Coral, Garnet, Rose Gold
$2,238Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, G...
$3,832Sale Price|20% Off
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,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Victor Mayer 18k Rose Gold Chain Necklace with Four Pink Vitreous Enamel Links
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Brand: Victor Mayer Collection: Victor Mayer Reference: V1439/OP/00/00/10345 Material: 18k rose gold Necklace length: 45 cm Chain: anchor chain, 1/35, wire thickness 0.35 mm Enamel l...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold
$1,356Sale Price|20% Off
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
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver
Akoya Pearl Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold 7.5 mm Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality Akoya Pearl Necklace 14k Yellow Gold 16" 7.5 mm Certified $2,950 110696 This is one of Kind Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry! Nothing says, “I Love you” mo...
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiny Obsidian Gold Cluster Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Tiny obsidian beads, 2mm, with one cluster of 18K gold off center. Black and gold, nothing else. The simplest version of contrast. Obsidian bead, 2mm (India) 18K gold beads (US) 14K...
Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Natural South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace 14k W Gold Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fine Quality South Sea Pearl Diamond Necklace 18" 14k W Gold 11 mm Certified $15,950 221248 This is a Unique Custom Made Glamorous Piece of Jewelry Nothing says, “I Love you” more ...
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Gold
Ruby and Emerald Beaded Necklace
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A strand of Ruby and Emerald beads, made in to a necklace with silver clasp. Total 171 carats. Length...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Aria Jewelry Design 20-Inch Pink Peruvian Opal Beaded Necklace, USA
Located in Raleigh, NC
20-Inch Pink Peruvian Opal Necklace – Perfect for Fall and Winter Elevate your fall and winter wardrobe with this stunning 20-inch Pink Peruvian Opal necklace, designed to complement...
Opal
Art Deco GIA Long South Sea & Akoya Pearl Enamel Diamond Platinum 18K Necklace
Located in New York, NY
GIA LONG 40" SOUTH SEA & AKOYA CULTURE PEARL PLATINUM & 18K YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE W/ BLACK ENAMEL & 4.20CT DIAMOND RONDELLES. Among all the pieces of jewelry, there exists one that possesses a remarkable versatility. It complements a wide range of outfits, suits various social events, and is a must-have for any woman's collection. Living up to the famous quote “a woman needs ropes and ropes of pearls”, this impressive long pearl necklace is a classic example of the statement-making "endless" rope pearls that were popular with Coco Chanel and were a staple of the 1920s flapper look. This timeless piece is the pearl necklace, a cherished companion from the beginning to the end of our lives. A stunning, circa 1920s, GIA certified endless pearl necklace...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Natural Opal Faceted Bead Single Strand Necklace on Clearance Silver Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Natural Opal single strand Bead Necklace In silver 18" long 1 layers of Natural opal Beads These are faceted beads so has lots of shine and glare...
Silver
Flapper Glass Red sautoir Necklace Art Deco 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
A STUNNING FLAPPER Glass Necklace Circa 1920s Art Deco, NO clasp. Beads measures 22.90mm x 7.5mm- 13.7mm long- 4.8mm-- 12.6mm in diameter on the round faceted. Strung on the original...
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...
Coral, 14k Gold
8.80 Carat Diamond Gold Bead Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite hammered 18k yellow gold necklace exemplifies modern elegance, adorned with 422 pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds, totaling approximately 8.80 carats...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
$3,832Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.35 in L 16 in
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,...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
Birthstone July Ruby Gold Station Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Located in Westport, CT
Ruby, faceted, in saturated red with 18K gold beads spaced through the strand. The gold appears just often enough to catch light without interrupting the color. Ruby, 2mm x 3mm (Ind...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique blue glass rosary bead necklace, Gilt crucifix pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique English blue glass rosary bead necklace dating to circa 1900. This wonderfully atmospheric piece features two strands of faceted blue glass rosary beads set alon...
Brass
Antique Platinum Seed Pearl Trace Link Necklace, 17 3/4 inches
Located in Brighton, GB
Platinum Pearl Necklace Platinum Circa 1910 This exquisite necklace is a timeless piece. Featuring a beaded chain of platinum links and seed pearls, creating a harmonious blend of...
Pearl, Platinum
Antique 19.09 CTW Sapphire Seed Pearl 20K Yellow Gold Beaded Fringe Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a strand of 3.0 mm near-round seed pearl beads knotted on silk cord Cream to white in body color with strong iridescence and natural texture Featuring nine modified oval,...
Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
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 beautiful...
Pearl, Platinum
Double row Mediterranean coral necklace with gold-plated clasp.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Double row Mediterranean coral necklace with gold-plated clasp. Double row Mediterranean coral necklace measuring: 4.7-9.2 mm. Gold-plated clasp, in good condition. Origin: Western...
Coral, Gold Plate
Edwardian Pearl Platinum Beaded Antique Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Comprised of platinum links with 2.0 to 2.5 mm near-round seed pearl beads Cream to gray in body color with strong iridescence Connected via jump ring links Completed by spring cla...
Pearl, Platinum
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...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Natural Saltwater Pearl Platinum-Topped 18 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Strand necklace is comprised of natural saltwater pearls - hand knotted Graduating in size from 8.5 mm to 3.0 mm and well matched in cream body color Featuring moderate to strong r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold...
Marina J. Pink Sapphire & Pearl Woven Choker with Rhodium Plated Silver Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful piece by Marina J. This gorgeous Choker features high luster cream Pearls with great iridescence, all intricately hand woven together into a tight fine lace design. Amazing...
Pearl, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pools of Light Necklace with Sterling Floral Link Design
Located in New York, NY
This is an exceptional Pools Of Light Necklace with lovely floral design links and original clasp.
Rock Crystal, Silver
Edwardian Opal Diamond Rock Crystal Platinum Strand Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Strand necklace is hand-knotted with opal beads alternating with rock crystal rondelles Opals graduate in size from 10.2 mm to 4.5 mm with well matched white body color Varying in ...
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Rock Crystal, Platinum
Tasaki 3-Strand Akoya Pearl, 14 Karat Gold & Ruby Necklace
By TASAKI
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine 3-Strand Akoya pearl necklace. With a decorative 14k gold flower box clasp with prong set rubies that link the three strands of hand-knotted round white pearls on silk c...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold