Edwardian Jewelry
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
Vintage Royal Blue Crystal Glass Brooch
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a 1930-40s royal blue crystal glass brooch. It has 14 pieces of 11mm faceted royal blue crystal stones surrounding a gilt flower with a 11mm clear rhinestone center. All ston...
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1930s European Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Edwardian 1903 Swiss Necklace Watch In 14Kt Gold With Guilloché Blue Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Gruen pocket-watch pendant chain in guilloche.
Gorgeous long necklace with an open face pocket-watch, created in Geneva Switzerland during the Edwardian period, back in th...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 9k gold curb bracelet, Turquoise and Pearl leaves, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
gorgeous antique Edwardian curb bracelet.
This has a pretty leaf design to the front of the bracelet with three separate leaves, the middle one set with small turquoise cabochons an...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian 1904 Photo Locket
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian 9ct Gold photograph Locket
Fully Hallmarked - Birmingham 1904 9 375
Weight 4.68 grams ( without Inserts )
The locket is holding two perspex windows
hand cut from v...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Edwardian 1910 Garlands Necklace In 18Kt White Gold With 3.72 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian garlands necklace with diamonds.
Beautiful piece of classic jewelry, created during the late Edwardian period back in the 1910. This beautiful necklace as been exceptional...
Category
1910s American Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cartier 1900 Edwardian Enameled Locket Necklace In 14Kt Gold With Rose Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Locket necklace designed by Cartier.
Gorgeous antique locket-necklace, created during the early Edwardian period by the house of Cartier, back in the 1900. This beautiful and rare p...
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Early 1900s French Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
AIG Certified 47.00 Ct Burmese Ruby 8.90 Ct Diamonds 18k Gold Brooch/Pendant
Located in Massafra, IT
A piece of Art . A perfect addition to your jewelry collection.
This breathtaking piece is crafted with exquisite attention to detail, ensuring that it capture everyone's attention.
...
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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian 1910 Pair of Stick Pins In 14Kt Yellow Gold with Cat's Eye Moonstones
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian belle époque stick pins
Very delicate pair of stick pins, created in England during the Edwardian belle époque period, back in the 1910. These pieces has been crafted in y...
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1910s English Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian 9 Karat Gold Cameo Ring, Gentleman Portrait
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Edwardian era 9kt gold cameo ring.
A handsome carved bullmouth shell cameo with a portrait of a bearded gentleman, an intricate and detailed carving.
It is set into a rich 9kt yellow gold bezel frame with a smooth 9kt gold band...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow 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 Jewelry
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, P...
1.18 Carat Natural Sapphire and Diamond Antique Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Edwardian style ring featuring a 1.18 Carat Natural Blue Sapphire and 0.55 Carats Diamond Accents set in Platinum. Sapphires have extraordinary durability - they excel in...
Category
20th Century Japanese Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
French Edwardian 1910 Art Nouveau Clip Joint In18Kt Gold With Diamonds And Pearl
Located in Miami, FL
A French necklace joint clip.
Beautiful three-dimensional piece, created in Paris France during the early Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This beautifu...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k...
Swiss 1915 Bezel Wind Enamel Cherry Shaped Miniature Pendant Watch In 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Enameled pendant bezel wind watch in the shape of a cherry.
Fantastic miniature cherry shaped pendant watch, created in Switzerland, back in the 1910-1920. The movement is mechanica...
Category
1910s Swiss Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2.57 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Antique Round Blue Sapphire Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Crafted with a round blue sapphire stone that sparkles with a de...
Category
1890s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian Pearl Diamond Gold Halo Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Edwardian c.1910s timeless classic 18 Carat Gold, Platinum, Pearl and old European cut Diamond Halo ring. Diamonds mounted in Platinum setting.
English origin.
Size K UK, 5.5 US ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold
Lacy Edwardian Diamond and Pearl Lavalier Necklace
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Uncover one of history's hidden treasures with this romantic, feminine and lacy Edwardian diamond pendant necklace. Delicate piercing with a curvaceous shape, this alluring, antique ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Natural Amethyst and Pearl Vintage Style Floral Earrings in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from yellow gold in a migraine work, this elegant vintage-style floral earrings are embellished with four exquisite round purple amethysts, each resembling delicate petals. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Ring, circa 1915
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum and diamond antique ring from the Edwardian time period. There are 27 early European cut diamonds. The two larger center diamonds are bezel set in milgrained bezels, the ...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Cufflinks with Double Diamond Shape and Raised Design-A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage gold filled double diamond shaped cufflinks with raised design. The diamond shaped cufflinks are connected by a short chain. This pair of links are traditional, ver...
Category
1950s American Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique Edwardian Diamond and Sapphire Ring in excellent condition, circa 1915
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique Edwardian diamond and fancy cut natural vivid blue sapphire platinum ring in a quatrefoil motif, circa 1915. The center four diamonds are surrounded by calibre cut natural vi...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 1910 Natural pearl Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.36 Ctw In Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian ring with diamonds and natural pearl.
A beautiful ring from the Belle Epoque period, created during the Edwardian period, back in the 1910. This beautiful ring was crafted...
Category
1910s English Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 1...
Natural Emerald Cut Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in stunning yellow gold, this vintage-inspired ring features a filigree band that gracefully tapers towards the front. Intricate scrollwork filigree adorns the shoulders of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.53 Carat Natural Colombian Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Ring featuring a 0.53 Carat, Natural, Vivid-Green, Colombian Emerald and 1.40 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum. People have admired emerald’s green for thousands ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum
Elongated Edwardian Twin Diamond Three Stone Trilogy Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most elegant, elongated Edwardian antique engagement ring, our vintage twin diamond bridal heirloom resembles a 3 stone trilogy ring. Graced with a pair of chunky old mine cut diam...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique High Carat Gold & Jade Earrings
Located in London, GB
Antique Edwardian
Circa 1910
High Carat Gold ( 15ct - 20ct )
Jade Drop Earrings.
The Drops swing gently through their decorative surround.
Large Size - please see image on ruler
...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Gold
GIA cert 2.67 Ct No-Heat Pink Sapphire & Diamonds studded 18K White Gold Band
Located in Bangkok, TH
An extremely graceful and delicate piece of jewelry that showcases a captivating oval-cut sapphire centerpiece, radiating with a unique luster and an alluring color that is sure to c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Diamond Five Stone Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Edwardian
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique five stone diamond ring.
It is a boat head style ring claw set with six individual old cut diamonds which graduate in size, the centre stone being the largest.
...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Sterling Silver Fob Pendant, Watch Fob, Shooting
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive and unusual antique sterling silver fob pendant.
It is a harder to find fob with a unique design.
Circular shaped with a raised design and f...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Onyx, Diamond & Natural Oriental Pearl in Platinum and Gold Ring c. 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique onyx, diamond and natural oriental salt-water pearl ring, circa 1900. This is an appealing and unusual design that skillfully marries white. natural pearls, diamonds and ony...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Oriental Pearl, Onyx, Diamond, Gold, Platinum, 14k Gold
Victorian Edwardian 1900 British Locket Pendant Earrings Set Tricolor 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Victorian-Edwardian Suite of a Locket-pendant and drop earrings.
Gorgeous suite, made in the United Kingdom during the late Victorian and the early Edwardian periods, circa 1900. Carefully crafted in 18 karats, with three tones of gold, all parts are individually constructed, and assembled piece by piece with an intricate patterns of organic designs and brushed finish.
The pendant-brooch is fully decorated as a relic holder...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18k...
Edwardian 1905 Enameled Flower Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold With Diamond & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian enameled flower convertible brooch.
An extremely beautiful and rare piece, created in America during the Edwardian and the Art Nouveau periods, back in the 1900-1910. This...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique Persian Turquoise Ring Rose Cut Diamond Halo Platinum Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
An Antique Edwardian Ring with a gorgeous Persian Turquoise cabochon of stunning beauty. The Turquoise is surrounded by a halo of 30 sparkling Rose Cut Diamonds. The jewels are set i...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Edwardian Platinum Pin of Diamonds & Natural Pearl, c. 1907
Located in Aspen, CO
Edwardian pin with diamonds and a natural pearl, c 1907. With a frame of platinum and yellow gold (in the back), this is probably an American piece executed circa 1905 to 1910. It ...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Platinum
R. Blackinton 1910 Edwardian Enameled Round Box In .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
A guilloche enameled round box designed by R. Blackinton.
Beautiful early 20th century enamel box, created by the Ross Blackinton Company Silversmiths & Goldsmiths, circa 1910. This...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Neo Classic Eternity Ring in Platinum with Diamonds and Blue Sapphires
Located in Miami, FL
Neoclasic eternity ring with blue sapphires.
Beautiful eternity ring crafted with neoclassic Edwardian patterns and textured sides in solid .900/999 platinum.
Sapphires: Mount in a...
Category
1990s American Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Necklace Platinum 18Kt Gold 15.12 Ctw Peridot Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian gem set convertible necklace with peridot.
Beautiful piece of jewelry, created during the late Edwardian period in the art-nouveau style, circa 1908. This beautiful neckla...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
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...
Category
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Opal, Fire Opal, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Diamond Lace Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18-karat white gold Edwardian-inspired diamond lace bracelet. The ornate and open lace look creates the Edwardian look from the 1900’s.
The skill, desig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Old European Cut Diamond Navette Ring in Palladium 1.75 Carats Total
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 5.75
Incredible vintage diamond ring is the essence of old world glamour. The unique shape and impeccable detail work make this a truly special piece. The ring features a single sparkling round Old European cut diamond prong set in a square shaped palladium setting at the center of the piece. Flanking the main stone on all 4 sides are four additional Old European diamonds in the same squared setting. 20 additional accent diamonds fill the rest of the elongated, marquis shaped ring and are enhanced by the subtle milgrain detailing throughout. The diamonds are all G-H in color, VS-VS2 in clarity and total 1.75 carats. Finishing off the vintage sparkler...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Palladium
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire and Pearl Pendant / Brooch with Link Chain 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautifully detailed pendant necklace with a colorful gemstone and enamel design. A single diamond sits at the center of a flower shaped embellished pendant. The pendant hangs elegan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique purple paste spinning fob, gold plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique Edwardian era gold plated spinning fob pendant.
It has a lovely twist design in a rich gold plate suspending a carved and smoothed purple glass spinning fob with ...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Diamond Bar Brooch, 9k Yellow Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stylish antique diamond bar brooch.
A slim and rich 9kt yellow gold bar set to the centre with a raised old cut diamond in a claw setti...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crowned Hearts Blue Enamel and Sterling Silver on Leather Cuff Bracelet
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Fabulous! Antique Enamel Sterling Silver interlocking Hearts under one Crown featured on a Blue Leather Cuff Bracelet; adjustable, fits small to medium/large wrist...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Natural Amethyst and Opal Vintage Style Floral Pendant in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted from yellow gold in a migraine work, this elegant vintage-style floral pendant is embellished with four exquisite round purple amethysts, each resembling delicate petals. Ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Opal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Diamond Solitaire Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Stockton antique Edwardian diamond solitaire engagement ring with an elegant, streamlined shape, filigree tapered band, and Art Deco he...
Category
1910s Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
German Pforzheim 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Blue Enamel Round Box In .935 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
Monumental guilloche enameled round box.
An extraordinary early 20th century guilloche enamel box, created in Pforzheim Germany, with Edwardian neo classical patterns, circa 1910. T...
Category
1910s German Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage European Cut Diamond Crescent Moon and Star Design Brooch 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stunning vintage brooch with a unique celestial design and glittering natural diamonds.
Metal: 14 Yellow Gold
Closure: Hinged stick pin
Natural Diamonds: 1.13 ctw
Diamond Cut: Old ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Edwardian 1900 Enameled Bracelet In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Sapphires And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Am Edwardian enameled bracelet.
Very beautiful flexible bracelet, created during the transition of the Victorian to the Edwardian periods, b...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18...
Tiffany & Co. 1910 Edwardian Guilloche Pendant Watch In Platinum With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian Enamel Pendant Watch By Verger Freres For Tiffany & Co.
Very fine and rare pendant watch, created during the Edwardian period in Paris France by Verger Freres for Tiffany ...
Category
1910s French Vintage Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Steel, Enamel, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Antique Gold Pearls in Geometric petal design Ring
Located in London, GB
Antique 18ct Gold
Central Cultured Pearl (8mm )
with 8 x 2.25 mm surrounding
set in geometric petals with decorated edges
Ring has a later addition of a 9ct gold size reducer
- Whic...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
Grand Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Statement Edwardian inspired aquamarine and diamond necklace.
19.35 carats of oval and pear shape aquamarines beryl. 10.48 carats of round diamonds, approximately H/I color and SI cl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Austrian 1900 Vienna Agate Vesta Box In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Carved Essex Glass
Located in Miami, FL
An Austrian agate vesta box with Essex glass.
Gorgeous vesta matches box, created during the Edwardian Period in Vienna Austria, circa 1900. Made up in two parts carved from natura...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
7 Carat Peridot Platinum Diamond Lavaliere Necklace Antique Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Victorian - Edwardian Peridot Platinum Diamond Lavaliere Pendant Necklace. The gorgeous Peridot is a cushion shape peridot of 7.25 Carat. The color of this gem is just divine and it has wonderful sparkle and presence. The peridot is set with sparkling Rose Cut and Old Mine Cut Diamonds of great beauty in a gorgeous Platinum openwork filigree beaded milgrain pendant...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Peridot, Platinum
Tiffany & Co 1905 Edwardian Essex Glass Scent Bottle 18kt Gold and Rock Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Fox Essex glass scent bottle designed by Tiffany & Co.
An exceptional very rare piece, created during the Edwardian period at the Tiffany Studios, back in he 1905. This fabulous scent bottle has been carved from translucent rock quartz and mount with an oversized Essex glass reverse carved piece depicting the enameled three dimensional head of a fox. Both parts are mounted with hinged round frames crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Fitted with a push opening button, an invisible hinges and an interior gold screw lid. The head of the fox is magnificent, very well carved with realistic details and exceptionally painted.
Weight: 137.50 Grams, (88.14 Dwt).
Measurements: 34 mm by 40 mm by 80 mm (1.34 x 1.57 x 3.15 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "TIFFANY & CO.". The gold parts has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as over 18k gold .770/.999 assay.
Essex Glass
Essex crystal pieces are formed from a rock crystal cabochon (polished domes of rock crystal with a flat base), an image or motif is then reverse carved into the flat base, and then painted, to give them impression of a three dimensional object or image encapsulated in the cabochon when viewed from above. Production of a reverse crystal intaglio begins with the mining and cutting of fine rock crystal from Brazil or Madagascar. A well-formed cabochon is the key to a beautifully made reverse intaglio and the tedious process of hand polishing it to perfection had to be completed before the design work could begin. A watercolor rendering of the image was painted on the underside of the cabochon and an oil and diamond dust mixture was used along with up to 250 scribing tools to carve the design into the interior of the crystal “…the deeper the carving the more pronounced trompe l’oeil effect.” Once the carving was established the painting process began with extremely fine brushes and paint working in reverse to create incredibly detailed images. This process of carving into the back of the cabochon is sometimes referred to as reverse intaglio, not be to mistaken with intaglio, which is designed to be viewed from the same side on which it is carved, unlike Essex crystal. Particularly when the image is of something which is itself small in reality, such as an insect, they can be very convincing when created by skilled craftsman. Thomas Cook was believed to be responsible for introducing them to Britain from the continent in the 1860s, and there were initially sold by Hancock’s in London. During the same period the artist William Essex, was a great favourite of Queen Victoria, and known for his enamel painting and miniatures. It would seem that the public put two and two together and came up with five, in that they believed these exquisite miniature painted jewels could only have been created by such a celebrated talent as Essex, and the name stuck despite him having nothing to do with their creation.
Interestingly, William Bishop...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Floral 1 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This antique Edwardian ring has been restored with a gorgeous 1 carat old mine diamond held in a milgrain bezel. Platinum hand engraved leaves...
Category
2010s Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 1909 Horse Stick Pin In 14Kt Gold And Platinum With Rose Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian horse stick pin.
Stunning piece, created in America during the Edwardian period, back in the 1909. This antique pin has been crafted in the s...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum, a captivating piece that beautifully blends vintage charm ...
Category
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Edwardian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Vintage Diamond Gold Cluster Ring Antique
14k Gold Add A Bead Necklace
Antique Silver Cluster Ring
Cartier Clip On Earrings
Cartier Jewelry Earrings Clip On
Vintage Antique Cameo
22k Bead Necklace
Amethyst Diamond Cluster
Old Mine Cut Russian Diamond