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Edwardian Choker 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
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Button Whole Crystals Omega Snake Mesh Necklace
Located in Wokingham, England
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NEW Natural Ruby Sapphire Emerald Necklace in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
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32.50 Carat Diamond Link Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This modern-made Edwardian-style necklace is made with 32.50 carats in 18-karat white gold. The design includes 30 links, each showcasing a central heart-shaped white diamond surroun...
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Gold and Red Coral Three - Strand Beaded Necklace Early 20th Century
Located in Arnhem, NL
An antique necklace made of natural red coral beads with 14 karat golden clasp. The bracelet features three strands of round - shaped beads. The diameter of the beads is ca. 5 mm and the color is red. The clasp features a rectangular shape with two natural round red coral cabochon coral stones and a rope motif decoration. The clasp is stamped with 585 that stands for the 14 karat gold content. The necklacet is subtle yet eye catching and it suitable for daily or evening occasions. The condition is really good and there are no flaws to be mentioned. The red coral jewelry...
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Edwardian Amethyst and Gold Necklace, circa 1920
Located in St. Catharines, ON
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A diamond and cultured pearl chocker necklace
Located in London, GB
A diamond and cultured pearl chocker necklace, the Edwardian diamond centerpiece with openwork scroll design decorations, set with old European cut diamo...
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Edwardian Seed Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Choker Necklace
Located in New York, NY
The thirteen strand cultured pearl collar necklace, with tubular slide-clasp ends, center highlights a platinum and diamond set spiral medallion, designed as a diamond set feather-ed...
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Edwardian Pierced Paste Collar
Located in New York, NY
Rare Articulated Edwardian Openwork Choker from the late 1800's set in patinaed silver. Extraordinary workmanship and set with dozens of bezel set pastes. Fully articulated to bend like a gem set ribbon every .25", by a French master jeweler. 14.5" lengths. Width 1 1/8", 1890's France. Excellent condition. Please note: From this extraordinary estate. From the wealthy estate of 2 sisters...
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Fire Opal Convertible Choker and Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
The vibrance of Mexican fire opals is balanced by glistening diamonds in this Edwardian necklace. The versatile piece's length is adjustable so that it can convert from a choker neck...
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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 Choker Necklaces

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Amazing Edwardian Paste Dog Collar in Original Box
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Edwardian Paste Dog Collar in original Box circa 1900. This was a custom order from a German jeweler in the early 20th Century. Links of pink m...
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20th Century German Edwardian Choker Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian Diamond and Emerald Festoon Swag Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and emerald festoon swag necklace, the collar necklace decorated with two old brilliant-cut diamond floral clusters and three rose- ...
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Edwardian Citrine Sterling Silver Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and finely detailed facet cut Sparkling Citrine beads necklace suspending an Exquisite embossed Thistle and Vine frame pendant set with a facet cut Marquis Citrine. Neckla...
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Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Choker Necklaces

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Citrine, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14K Gold & Silver Green Crystal Symmetalic Sterling Choker Necklace 15"
Located in Milford, DE
A vintage choker by Symmetalic. 14K gold plating on the front, sterling silver base links accented with green, emerald-colored faceted crystals in prong settings. A luxurious look. M...
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Edwardian Silver Over Gold Diamond Necklace in Original Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Edwardian Silver over Gold, Flexible Diamond Necklace in its original fitted box from A. Leroux, 1 Rue Dumes, Le Mans, with 11 European cut ...
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