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 era Diamond Drop Dangle Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Earrings 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning pair of Edwardian earrings, crafted from 18ct gold and platinum. This exquisite design feat...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Gold-Filled Amethyst Paste Festoon Necklace, England
Located in Honolulu, HI
A rare and charming example of early 20th-century Edwardian jewelry, this antique festoon necklace is a masterclass in delicate design. Crafte...
Amethyst, Gold-filled
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silver and Amythest Edwardian Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Silver and Amythest Edwardian Necklace of European origin. Lovely Neoclassical motifs are used throughout with navette and oval genuine amythests. Heavy quality construction with lov...
Amethyst, Silver
Edwardian Pearl and Citrine Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910, 14k, American. This romantic necklace features rich citrines and lustrous pearls. The swagged motif is feminine and dresses up or down with ease. This authentic American...
Citrine, Pearl, 14k Gold
Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pearl Pendant Necklace Victorian, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
This is an extraordinary museum quality Edwardian - Victorian Pendant Necklace with 21 Old European Cut Diamonds of incredible G color totaling 1.1 Carat. The brilliantly white diamonds are set with gorgeous silvery white pearls in a romantic open work pendant in Platinum topped 18 Karat Gold, with a Platinum chain. Diamonds, Platinum and Pearls...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Edwardian 3.25ct Diamond Drop Pendant, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Four exquisite old cut diamonds are on display in this Edwardian drop pendant. The largest, a 1.30 carat stone, sits at the base of the drop, with the remaining diamonds graduating g...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
Antique Moonstone Silver Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful Edwardian moonstone necklace set in silver. It is said if your lover gives you a moonstone necklace when the moon is full you w...
Moonstone, Silver
Edwardian Amethyst and Seed Pearl Sterling Silver Negligee Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
This sterling silver Edwardian negligee necklace features amethyst cabochon tear drops that dangle from a larger amethyst centerpiece. The ...
Amethyst, Emerald, Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Suffragette Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking necklace is a dazzling example of suffragette jewelry, celebrating both history and artistry. The white enamel links, punctuated by green garnets and centered amethysts...
Amethyst, Garnet, Enamel
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara
Located in London, GB
A turn of the 20th century diamond-set fringe tiara, the base consisting of interlocking openwork geometric scroll sections set with small old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh 3¼ cara...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have an Edwardian platinum and 18ct gold pendant necklace. This antique pendant has been crafted into a round shape with a frame that plays host to delightful floral design w...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Moonstone Silver Festoon Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Full of antique charm! Sweet Edwardian Moonstone silver necklace, that drapes beautifully over your neck and collar bone. This lovel...
Moonstone, Silver
Conch Pearl and Diamond Necklace, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Conch pearl and diamond necklace. Set with an oval natural conch pearl, approximately 7.3 x 9.0 mm, suspended from five round old cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
$107,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 60 Carat Diamond Floral Necklace Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Important exquisite grand natural diamond floral platinum necklace, high jewelry circa 1950's. 354 total diamonds, approximately 60 carats total. 146 round diamonds approximately F/G...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
EDWARDIAN Belle Epoque 1905 Platinum Festoon Necklace With 10.35 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous Edwardian festoon necklace. This fabulous necklace was created in New York City United States during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, back in the 1905. The necklace ...
Diamond, Platinum
Circa 1910's Antique Edwardian Lavalier Necklace with Old Cut Diamonds Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Stunning antique Edwardian Lavalier pendant from the 1910's. The design is unique because you also see Belle Epoque influences through the leaves. The diamonds are all old cuts. A co...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Diamond Pendant necklace circa 1900. Openwork settings are made of platinum topped 14k gold set with 13 fine quality, antique cut d...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum, Silver
Platinum Old Mine Diamond Pendant Necklace Antique Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning museum quality Victorian - Edwardian Platinum Diamond Lavaliere Pendant with 21 sparkling white Old Mine Cut Diamonds of great beauty in a gorgeous platinum openwo...
Diamond, Platinum
KHLEBNIKOV Necklace In 14Kt Gold Silver With 118.91 Ctw Aquamarines & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional necklace designed by Ivan Khlebnikov. This fabulous necklace was crafted and retailed by the firm of Ivan Khlebnikov, back between 1890 and 1900. The necklace has bee...
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Edwardian Style 14K Gold, Amethyst, & Pearl Festoon Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Edwardian style festoon necklace. In 14 karat yellow gold. Centered on an ornate gold yolk with a bezel-set oval-cut amethyst. Supporting 3 drops with freshwater river pearls and briolette...
Amethyst, Pearl, 14k Gold
Lovely Edwardian Basket Pendant with Pearls
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Basket Pendant with Pearls. Wonderful quality flower basket "charm" of 14k gold wire completely woven by hand and set with lo...
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Edwardian Circa 1800's Diamond Platinum on 14k Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Wailea, HI
Edwardian Circa 1800's Diamond Platinum on 14k Yellow Gold Necklace 43 Old European Cut Diamonds weighing 3.00 carats approximately [GHI VVS-SI1] On a 16 inch White Gold Chain
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Rose Cut Diamond Pearl Pendant Necklace Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Edwardian - Art Deco Pendant Necklace with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds with gorgeous Pearls all set in Platinum with a Platinum link chain. The wonderful knif...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum, Gold
An Edwardian Peridot And Pearl Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian peridot and pearl necklace, to the centre an oval faceted peridot measuring 10x7mm millegrain-set to yellow gold collet, surrounded by g...
Pearl, Peridot, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Emerald and Old Cut Diamond Platinum and Gold Necklace, circa 1905
Located in London, GB
Magnificent antique necklace set with a round shaped emerald weighing approximately 3.00+ carats accompanied by 54 old mine cut diamonds in rub ov...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Edwardian 6.00 CTW Aquamarine Diamond Pearl Platinum 18K Gold Antique Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a paperclip link chain suspending a foliate motif pendant from a quatrefoil surmount Surmount and pendant are pierced platinum-topped gold displaying sweeping foliate mot...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Marcasite and Garnet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Edwardian Marcasite and Garnet Pendant of openwork sterling silver with Art Nouveau influences. Marcasites are set throughout with a central closed backed oval garnet and 2 fl...
Garnet, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
Antique diamond tassel necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique rose diamond necklace composed of leaf-shaped links centering on an oval diamond cluster with an articulated tassel pendant, set in sterling silver and gold. The necklace...
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold Pearl Floral Drop Fringe Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian pearl and yellow gold necklace, comprising seven round seed pearls, and one-hundred-and-fifty round half seed pearls, set in 15 karat yellow gold, to a 15 karat yellow g...
Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow 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 ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
$113,000Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 60 Carat Diamond Floral Necklace Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Important exquisite grand diamond floral necklace platinum, high jewelry circa 1950's. 354 total diamonds, approximately 60 carats total. 146 r...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Pearl and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely diamond and pearl necklace from the Edwardian era. The necklace is studded with an array of old cut diamonds with three large natural pearl drops and is suspended on...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian Diamond Seed Pearl Platinum Bib Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Outstanding Edwardian Diamond and Seed Pearl Platinum Swag Bib Necklace, linking 18K Gold chain inter-spaced with Seed Pearls. Center accented by Hand set Diamonds,...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1910, Platinum. This romantic necklace features a quintessential Edwardian swag and bow motif in platinum with four articulated elements suspending 2.0 carats of rich blue sapp...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Amethyst Diamond Heart is A Pendant and Brooch Victorian 18kt c.1900
Located in Stamford, CT
A regal 18 kt Edwardian diamond and amethyst pendant/brooch to exoresses your loving thoughts. The amethyst gem is considered a spell caster, and the spell would be passion. Four hea...
Diamond, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Edwardian Tourmaline Necklace Circa 1910
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This beautiful necklace from the Edwardian era, features a garland of gallery set fine green tourmalines on knife-edge wires with a triple drop section upon a trace chain secured wit...
Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Platinum Enamel Locket Necklace Ambassador Galbraith
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Antique Edwardian Locket Necklace from the estate of Ambassador Evan Galbraith. The magnificent locket (one of two ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 1910s 4.83 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique 4.83 carat amethyst and seed pearl, 18 karat yellow gold pendant and 9 karat yellow gold chain; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive Edwardian amethyst necklace...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond Moonstone Seed Pearl Sautoir Necklace 16.5”
Located in Winter Springs, FL
This exquisite and delicate piece is perfect down to the last detail. Dating back to 1910-1920, this rare find has been kept in near perfect t condition. It is hand crafted in platin...
Diamond, Moonstone, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Diamond Laurel Necklace with Pearl Drop
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace, the necklace comprising a principle garland drop, suspending an oval pearl measuring approximately 8.2 x 5.6mm, to the centre of a diamond-s...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fine Edwardian platinum and 18ct gold necklace. The platinum pendant here has been crafted into a wonderful openwork style with the frame playing host to a duo of old ...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace or Brooch by Gautrait
By Gautrait
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold and platinum necklace composed of a horizontal openwork oval pendant with a central urn decorated in stripes of green plique-a-jour enamel and bordered with single rows...
Diamond
Rare Edwardian Platinum Diamond and Seed Pearl Pendant Necklace, circa 1910
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional Edwardian Belle-Epoque pearl and diamond sautoir, the sautoir comprising a long mesh chain of natural seed pearls diamond pendant, this openwork of foliate openwork de...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Edwardian Opal Diamond Gold Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Rendered in platinum over 18k yellow gold, with a 9.5 carat oval opal at the center of a frame of brilliant white diamonds. Each edge finished with milgrain. The design is both sophisticated and playful, with the major pendant swinging suspended from a diamond floret cluster. In total, the diamonds weigh approximately 2.5 carats. The necklace is offered in an original antique presentation box.
Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Colombian emerald and diamond pendant, circa 1910.
Located in London, GB
Colombian emerald and diamond pendant. Set to centre with a rectangular step-cut natural Colombian emerald with minor oil in an open back rubover setting with a weight of 1.41 carats...
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Enamel Necklace Heart Flower Basket Pearl White Gold Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN EXTRAORDINARY MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - EDWARDIAN PENDANT NECKLACE. THE PENDANT IS IN THE FORM OF A HEART WITH A FLOWER BASKET IN 14K WHITE GOLD WITH ROSE CUT DI...
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian Negligee Necklace Opal Diamond Pearl Platinum Vintage Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian era negligee drop necklace (circa 1900s to 1910s), crafted in 900 platinum (sterling silver jump ring). The east west facing circular mount is set...
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Opal and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian opal and diamond pendant, the central circular opal is surrounded by old brilliant-cut diamonds in a platinum millegrain setting suspended ...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Drop Necklace
Located in London, GB
This is an Edwardian platinum pendant necklace. The necklace is crafted in a wonderful openwork style and is diamond set with a natural pearl in the centre with a further sixteen nat...
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Diamond Platinum Pearl Enamel Flower Basket Necklace Antique Edwardian Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Rose Cut Diamond, Pearl, Platinum and Enamel pendant necklace in the form of a flower basket. The jewel is a museum quality antique Edwardian - Victorian necklace with delicate romantic grace and beauty. The flower basket is platinum. The pendant is set with 10 rose cut diamonds in the leaves, flower centers and basket. The flower petals are of natural pearls. The basket is set in a circle of white enamel over 14 Karat yellow gold. The chain is platinum. The necklace dates to 1890 - 1910. The Edwardians were the master of using platinum...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 15K Yellow Gold & Platinum Sapphire and Diamond Daisy Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An Edwardian, sapphire, diamond, pearl, platinum and yellow gold pendant necklace, comprising two round cut blue sapphires, ten old single cut diamonds, one half seed pearl and four ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 3.30ct Diamond Triple Drop Pendant, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Edwardian diamond triple drop pendant showcases a stunning collection of old cut diamonds. The central rub over set diamond weighs 1.75 carat and is flanked by two 0...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 15K White Gold & Platinum 1.7tgw Aquamarine and Old Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Belle Epoque aquamarine, diamond, and white gold? necklace, comprising two oval cut aquamarines, three old European cut diamonds, three old single cut diamonds, and two rose cut di...
Aquamarine, Diamond, 15k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 3.00ct Aqua and Pearl Drop Necklace, c.1915
Located in London, GB
This captivating antique drop necklace, exudes refined craftsmanship. At the top, sits a circle of six lustrous natural pearls, each 2.7mm, forming a halo. A slender gold drop, leads...
Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Pearl and 0.67 Carat Diamond and 12k White Gold Necklace - Antique Circa 1910
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique pearl, 0.67 carat diamond and 12k white gold drop necklace; part of our diverse antique Edwardian jewelry...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Victorian Enamel Rose Locket
Located in New York, NY
Victorian silver locket with enamelled rose and mirrored compartment. Beautiful enamelling and condition. Placed on a contemporary sterling ball chain which works really well togethe...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Necklet
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and sapphire necklet, to the centre an old European-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.75 carats, surrounded by a r...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Gold & Platinum 2ctw Old Mine Diamonds & Pearl Dangle Pendant Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Diamond - Old European/Mine Cut - Bezel Set - H/I Color - I1-I2 Clarity - 0.40ct (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old European & Old Mine C...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Platinum