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Edwardian Vanity Items

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
Antique Edwardian William B Kerr Sterling Silver Purse or Lady's Evening Bag
Antique Edwardian William B Kerr Sterling Silver Purse or Lady's Evening Bag

Antique Edwardian William B Kerr Sterling Silver Purse or Lady's Evening Bag

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique Edwardian purse or evening bag. In sterling silver. By William B. Kerr & Co. The purse has a small chain and opens with a button. The interior has two pockets on ei...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Vanity Items

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Sterling Silver

An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace
An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace

An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace

Located in London, GB

An Edwardian diamond and pearl-set tiara/necklace, consisting of eleven knife-edge bars graduating from the centre, each embellished with old-cut diamonds in cut-down collet settings...

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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Fox Head on Riding Crop Brooch Pin Gold Silver Rose Diamonds
Antique Diamond Fox Head on Riding Crop Brooch Pin Gold Silver Rose Diamonds

Antique Diamond Fox Head on Riding Crop Brooch Pin Gold Silver Rose Diamonds

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This charming antique brooch was created in the Edwardian era around 1900. It was handcrafted out of 15 carat gold and platinum. The little fox in the center of the crop is made out ...

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Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Faberge Lilac Enamel Gold Vanity Case
Faberge Lilac Enamel Gold Vanity Case

Faberge Lilac Enamel Gold Vanity Case

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

A Fabergé two-colour gold and lilac enamel vanity case by Workmaster A.Holmstrom, the rectangular case measuring approximately 11cms in width, the central...

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20th Century Russian Edwardian Vanity Items

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Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons Tudor Rose Turquoise Enamel Ground
Antique Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons Tudor Rose Turquoise Enamel Ground

Antique Set of Six Sterling Silver Buttons Tudor Rose Turquoise Enamel Ground

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This set of six sterling silver buttons are decorated with a Tudor rose on turquoise ground surrounded by a turquoise circle. Each button is impressed with the left facing lion for s...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Vanity Items

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Exceptional Pave Rose Diamond Lorgnette
Exceptional Pave Rose Diamond Lorgnette

Exceptional Pave Rose Diamond Lorgnette

Located in Riverdale, NY

Edwardian pave rose diamond lorgnette completely covered in stones and set in platinum. Pulling down the central floret station in the middle of the...

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20th Century Unknown Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Webster Sterling Silver Figural Clothespin Child's Bib Holder
Antique Edwardian Webster Sterling Silver Figural Clothespin Child's Bib Holder

Antique Edwardian Webster Sterling Silver Figural Clothespin Child's Bib Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique silver bib holder. In sterling silver. By the Webster Co. of Attleboro, Mass. Comprising two clothespin shaped silver clips connected by a small chain. Marked to t...

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20th Century American Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn Button Hook by W. Comyns & Sons
Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn Button Hook by W. Comyns & Sons

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Shoe Horn Button Hook by W. Comyns & Sons

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This Antique Edwardian set of vanity tools - Shoe Horn & Button Hook - is a ra...

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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Pair of Antique Gold Platinum and Gem set Hair Combs
Pair of Antique Gold Platinum and Gem set Hair Combs

Pair of Antique Gold Platinum and Gem set Hair Combs

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1910 Pair of Phenomenal Hair Combs, measuring 5 1/4 inches in length and 1 3/4 inches wide, heavy 18k Yellow gold with Platinum mountings top sections on top of Tortoise, furth...

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1910s European Vintage Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette
Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette

Edwardian 14k Gold Mechanical Lorgnette

Located in Venice, CA

Lorgnettes were a fashionable item in high society. This 14k gold pair, circa the Edwardian era, have a minimalist design—simple, classic, with clean lines and excellent function, wi...

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Silver Hardstone Snuff Box by Aide & Lovekin 1908 Leaf Motif Antique Edwardian
Silver Hardstone Snuff Box by Aide & Lovekin 1908 Leaf Motif Antique Edwardian

Silver Hardstone Snuff Box by Aide & Lovekin 1908 Leaf Motif Antique Edwardian

Located in New York, NY

This is a Museum piece, an Edwardian Silver and Hardstone-mounted Snuff Box marked for Aide & Lovekin Ltd., Birmingham, 1908, from the collection of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. ...

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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Gold Detailing White Guilloché Enamel Buckle
Antique Sterling Silver Gold Detailing White Guilloché Enamel Buckle

Antique Sterling Silver Gold Detailing White Guilloché Enamel Buckle

Located in Rotterdam, NL

An elegant antique sterling silver buckle exquisitely decorated with white guilloché enamel and hand-painted gold details, dating to around 1900. This refined piece captures the soph...

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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Vanity Items

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Edwardian French Platinum Gold and Diamond Hair Barrett
Antique Edwardian French Platinum Gold and Diamond Hair Barrett

Antique Edwardian French Platinum Gold and Diamond Hair Barrett

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1915 - 1920 Edwardian Platinum and Yellow Gold Hair Barrett, measuring 2 5/8 inches in length and 1/4 inch wide, set with Rose cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1.50 Carats. ...

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1910s French Vintage Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

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Antique Edwardian Green Guilloché Enamel Sterling Silver Oval Belt Buckle
Antique Edwardian Green Guilloché Enamel Sterling Silver Oval Belt Buckle

Antique Edwardian Green Guilloché Enamel Sterling Silver Oval Belt Buckle

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This beautiful antique buckle dates from the Edwardian period, circa 1905, and showcases the refined artistry of early 20th-century enamel work. Crafted in sterling silver, the buckl...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Vanity Items

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Silver

French 1900 Edwardian Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Yellow Gold Carved Citrine
French 1900 Edwardian Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Yellow Gold Carved Citrine

French 1900 Edwardian Tortoise Parasol Handle in 18kt Yellow Gold Carved Citrine

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian parasol handle made in France. Very beautiful and elegant piece, created in Paris France during the Edwardian and Belle Epoque periods, back in the 1900. This fabulous parasol handle has been designed with French neo-classic patterns in the style of Louis XVI. Crafted by assembling pieces made up in 18 karats yellow gold, carved citrine and amber color faux tortoise. The baton is fitted with a screw to attach to any parasol or cane. The round gold parts on top are made with multiple leaf motifs, bows, tassels and floral clusters, typical from the Belle Epoque period. Gemstones: The top part is mounted, with 1 cylinder cabochon cut of natural translucent citrine quartz of about 120 carats. Birthstone: Citrine, for the month of November. Weight: 66.95 Grams, (42.91 Dwt). Measurements: 248 mm by 20 mm (9.75 x 0.79 Inches). Hallmarks: Both gold parts are stamped with French marks; the head of the eagle for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and the maker's maitre mark inside a lozange cartouche. Edwardian era, like the Georgian and Victorian eras before it, derives its name from the reign of the English King, Edward VII (1901-1910). Edwardian jewelry is known for representing femininity while incorporating a lot of the color white. Think diamonds, pearls and white metals like platinum and white gold. Diamonds often had an Old Mine or European cut and sapphires were a popular choice for a pop of color. They tended to be made from platinum and diamonds – the more, the merrier – and used fashionable, intricate techniques such as filigree and millegrain. Edwardian rings are works of art and best worn alone or alongside a simple wedding band...

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Early 1900s French Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Tray & Mirror by William Comyns
Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Tray & Mirror by William Comyns

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Trinket Tray & Mirror by William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This Antique Edwardian set comprising of: Trinket / Vanity / Dressing Table Tray &...

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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

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Silver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sash Buckle by Blackinton
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sash Buckle by Blackinton

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Sash Buckle by Blackinton

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique sterling silver sash buckle. With etched decoration to the front. These buckles were de rigueur accessories during the Edwardian period. Marked to the reverse with...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Webster Sterling Silver Figural Duck Child's Bib Holder
Antique Edwardian Webster Sterling Silver Figural Duck Child's Bib Holder

Antique Edwardian Webster Sterling Silver Figural Duck Child's Bib Holder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine antique silver baby's bib holder. In sterling silver. By the Webster Co. of Attleboro, Mass. Comprising two figural duck-shaped silver clips connected by a small chain. Bi...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror & Brush by William Comyns
Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror & Brush by William Comyns

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror & Brush by William Comyns

By William Comyns

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This Antique Edwardian set of hand-held Mirror & Brush is a rare find and a fa...

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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror by William Comyns (W.C) c1904
Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror by William Comyns (W.C) c1904

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Hand Mirror by William Comyns (W.C) c1904

By William Comyns

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This Antique Edwardian hand-held Mirror a is a rare find and a fascinating piece o...

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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

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Silver

W. Comyns Sons Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Perfume Apothecary Bottles
W. Comyns Sons Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Perfume Apothecary Bottles

W. Comyns Sons Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Perfume Apothecary Bottles

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This Charming set of Antique Edwardian circa 1915 Perfume & Apothecary Glass Bo...

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1910s British Vintage Edwardian Vanity Items

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Silver

An Antique c1903 English Sterling Silver Sovereign Holder. Birmingham.
An Antique c1903 English Sterling Silver Sovereign Holder. Birmingham.

An Antique c1903 English Sterling Silver Sovereign Holder. Birmingham.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! Featuring a stunning foliate motif throughout, this sovereign holder was crafted i...

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Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

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Sterling Silver

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Shoe Brushes (x2) by William Comyns c1904
Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Shoe Brushes (x2) by William Comyns c1904

Edwardian English Silver Tortoiseshell Shoe Brushes (x2) by William Comyns c1904

By William Comyns

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

TO U.S.A BUYERS: DON’T SWEAT ABOUT 15% TRUMP’S TARIFF - WE COVER IT BY GIVING YOU 15% DISCOUNT! This set of Antique Edwardian brushes a is a rare find and a fascinating piece of ...

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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

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Antique 1800s GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Fine Silver Collectible Perfume Bottle
Antique 1800s GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Fine Silver Collectible Perfume Bottle

Antique 1800s GIA Blue Sapphire Diamond Fine Silver Collectible Perfume Bottle

Located in Miami, FL

This Antique from circa, Late 1800s with intricate flower motif design, Collectible Unique Perfume Bottle, Crafted in solid Fine Silver, with a center composed of a GIA certified Bl...

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1850s Antique Edwardian Vanity Items

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine gold Chatalaine perfume case & bottle. By Tiffany & Co. Comprised of a double-hinged embossed & engraved case fixed with two small chains and a jump ring that houses a confo...

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Vanity Items

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold