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 Gruen 14K Guilloché Enamel Seed Pearl Pendant Pocket Watch, Circa 1910
By Gruen
Located in North Miami, FL
Antique Gruen pendant pocket watch crafted in 14 karat yellow gold, featuring a finely executed guilloché enamel case and an elegant detachable lapel pin fitting. The reverse display...
Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel
Rolex Ladies' 9 Karat Rose Gold Watch Bracelet, 1917
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A Rolex, early 20th century ladies', rose gold wristwatch, with a circular, white enamel dial, signed Rolex, with black Roman numerals, with the XII marked in red and gold minutes, w...
Rose Gold
Thomas Russell & Son. A Rare Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph
Located in Mayfair, London, London
Thomas Russell & Son. A Rare 18ct Gold Half Hunter Keyless Lever Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch C1905. Dial: The perfect white enamel dial with Roma...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch French By Verger 18 Jewel Antique Blue Guilloché Enam
Located in Dearborn, MI
Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch French By Verger 18 Jewel Antique Blue Guilloché Enamel Genuine Antique Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Made in France by Verger for Tiffany Verger Frères...
Antique c1913 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Rose Gold Case & 9K Gold Bracelet Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
NOTE TO US CUSTOMERS: WE OFFER 15% DISCOUNT ON ALL ITEMS (TO COVER FOR THE TARIFFS) This sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is an antique Rolex watch from circa 1913, yet it’s in ...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique c1915 Rolex W&D 9K 375 Rose Gold 28mm Hinged Round Case Ladies' Watch
By Rolex
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 sophisticated ladies’ timepiece is an antique Rolex watch from circa 1915, y...
Rose Gold
$1,518Sale Price|20% Off
LAPEL WATCH 1915 Swiss Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enameled Silver And Gilt Brass.
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco enameled lapel watch. This is a very unusual and handsome lapel watch, created in Switzerland during the art deco period, back in the 1915. The rare watch was crafted wi...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gilt Metal
Antique 1910s Edwardian Tiffany Co. Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1910s Watch 1 1/2 x 1 inches Chain 23 inches + 3 inch drop
18k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Pearl and Enamel Pocket Watch, c.1910
Located in London, GB
This masterfully crafted pocket watch dates back to the Edwardian era and is truly stunning. A bow of 18 carat yellow gold with green enamel detailing holds the pocket watch in place...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Fine & Rare Carillon Three Chime Minute Repeater 18 Karat Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Boston, MA
A fine and rare three chime minute repeater pocket watch. Playing the Carillon chime on three gongs using three hammers, this spectacular timepiece offers a unique twist on the tra...
18k Gold
Presentation Indian Penny / Gold Quartz Watch Fob from President Teddy Roosevelt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Presidential presentation gold quartz watch fob with an Indian head penny. Presented by President Teddy Roosevelt to a US Navy Captain D...
Quartz, Gold, 14k Gold, Copper
$1,785Sale Price|31% Off
Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA, circa 1915
By Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely antique yellow gold-filled Hamilton pocket watch made by the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, PA circa 1915. Case#179832 Thi...
Gold-filled
Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co. Lady's Platinum Wristwatch
Located in New York, NY
Platinum Patek Philippe & Cie, Genève, for Tiffany & Co, circa 1924, is a fine Art Déco, platinum, diamonds and onyx rectangular,women's wristwatch with platinum and diamond mesh ba...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Edwardian 18K Yellow Gold Pink Guilloche Enamel Half-Hunter Ladies' Pocket Watch
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! Exquisitely crafted in 18K Yellow Gold, this delightful antique (Edwardian) ladies’...
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian 1900s Shreve, Crump & Lox Co. and Patek Philippe Diamond Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with Marquise cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 0.80 carat, Old European and Single cut Diamonds weighing approximately a total of 1.20 carat,...
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Tiffany & Company 1920s Ladies Platinum and Diamond Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920s Tiffany & Company retailed Platinum and Diamond Ladies Wrist Watch, 18 x 18 M.M. Cushion shape case with Hand Engraving work and single cut Diamonds set into the beze...
Diamond, Platinum
Waltham Vanguard #1892 23 jewels RailRoad Antique Open Face Pocket Watch, c1901.
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! Fine & Very Rare, this pocket watch by Waltham Vanguard dates back to c1901 Refe...
Gilt Metal
$5,480Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Belle Époque Solid Silver & Sky Blue Guilloché Enamel c1910 28mm Ladies' Watch
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
This Fine & Rare Belle Epoque circa 1910’s Ladies’ Wristwatch features: Hinged Case crafted in Solid Silver of unusually large (for that period) size measuring 28mm (not includ...
Silver, Enamel
Antique Edwardian 1910s Blue Enamel Pendant Watch with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in Platinum and blue enamel with Rose cut Diamonds. Circa 1910s 2 7/8 inch pendant, 17 inch chain
Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel Diamond Watch Rolex 68240
By Rolex
Located in New York, NY
-Year: 1997 -Mint condition -Case size: 31mm -Dial: White -Crystal: Sapphire -Oyster bracelet -Aftermarket Diamond Bezel: 1.00ct, VS clarity, G color -Comes with box, no papers
Men's Burlington 14K Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Burlington 14k white gold filled pocket watch. Open face, size 12, Model A. Double roller, 21 jewels. The serial number is 5208043, made in 1928. Time tested for 8 hours. Keeps good...
14k Gold, Gold-filled
Omega Constellation 28mm Stainless Steel Diamond Dial Quartz Watch
Located in Morris Plains, NJ
An elegant and refined Omega SA Constellation wristwatch, reference 131.10.28.60.52.001, designed for women who appreciate timeless Swiss luxury. This 28mm stainless steel model feat...
Quartz, Diamond, Stainless Steel, Steel
Elgin B.W. Raymond Pocket Watch 21 Jewels, Gold Filled
Rolex 2 Tone Ladies Dress Watch
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Dress Watch / Reference 4575 METAL / MATERIAL: Two Tone Steel & Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm ...
Antique 1910s Edwardian Tiffany Co. Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1910s Watch 1 1/2 x 1 inches Chain 23 inches + 3 inch drop
18k Gold, Enamel
Cartier 1925 Panther Bezel 18K Yellow Gold 28mm Ref 2325 Watch
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier 1925 watch reference 2325 in all 18k gold with, quartz movement, fully linked, 28mm case excluding panther head. Get the Cartier timepiece that ...
18k Gold
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173
By Rolex
Located in Dallas, TX
Rolex Ladies Datejust Steel & Gold Watch 69173 - Automatic winding, 29 jewels, Quickset date, sapphire crystal. Datejust. Stainless steel case with 18K yellow gold bezel (26mm). Whit...
Patek Philippe 5970R Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Watch
Located in New York, NY
The Patek Philippe Reference 5970R showcases a 40mm rose gold case and a white dial set with rose gold baton markers and hours, minutes hand. This is a grand complications model featuring manual winding movement, chronograph, perpetual calendar complication with day, date, month, year, and moon phase. Exhibition caseback that lets you see the beautiful Caliber 27-70 Q; 24 jewels; power reserve approximately 50-60 hours; Gyromax balance; Geneva Seal; Cote de geneve...
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel. The watch is cased in a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
$14,500
H 1.44 in W 1.38 in L 6.88 in
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Pocket Watch Pendant Platinum Diamond Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A rare vintage Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Revival pocket watch made in platinum and accentuated with round transitional cut diamonds. This classic Art Deco style Tiffany watch can be worn as a pendant. The proportions of the face and the square shape case are perfectly balanced. Alternated polished and matte finish platinum steps decorate both sides of the case. The face’s perimeter is adorned with the round cut and baguette cut diamonds. The dial has onyx round hour markers and equipped with the sword style hands. The movement is mechanical, manual-wind. The vintage pocket watch pendant is made of platinum and set with round transitional cut diamonds (H-I color, VS clarity, total weight approximately 0.80 carat). The vintage Tiffany pendant...
Diamond, Platinum
Genuine Rolex Watch. Ladies ROLEX 2649 Precision Cocktail Watch.
By Rolex
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Stainless Steel Rolex Precision Ladies mechanical Movement Wristwatch. Circa 1970s. 1400 Caliber Rolex Movement Ref. 2649. Beautiful Watch. Manual Windup mechanism. Leather Band...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Patek Philippe Edwardian 18k yellow gold pocket watch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Edwardian Patek Philippe pocket watch embodies timeless sophistication, crafted in 18k yellow gold with elegant manual movement and preserved in its original box.
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Tiffany & Co Gold and Enamel pocket watch Circa 1900s
Located in Addlestone, GB
Tiffany & Co Green enamel and diamond gold pocket watch 1900s Pocket Watch set in yellow gold, decorated with green enamel, accented by floral motifs, set with old European cut dia...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Vacheron & Constantin Geneve Pocket Watch Retailed by JE Caldwell 14 Karat Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A distinguished Vacheron & Constantin pocket watch crafted in 14k gold. The round watch features a pristine white dial with elegant black numerals an...
14k Gold
Hamilton Railroad 21 Jewel Grade 940 in Locomotive Gold Filled Case
By Hamilton
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: A classic Hamilton railroad pocket watch crafted in gold-filled. The round watch features a pristine wh...
Gold-filled
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H 1.46 in W 0.98 in
PAUL DITTSHEIM 1905 Enameled Lady Pocket Watch In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Swiss pocket watch pendant made by Paul Dittsheim. This is a beautiful open face pocket watch, created in Switzerland during the Edwardian and the art nouveau periods, back in the 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
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H 1.66 in W 1.18 in Dm 0.62 in
Swiss 1895 Red Guilloché Pendant Watch In 14Kt Gold & 3.12 Ctw Rose Cuts Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian Guilloché enameled pendant-clock. A beautiful and finely detailed pendant-watch created in Switzerland, back in the 1895. The pendant watch has been crafted with Edward...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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H 1.18 in W 0.78 in
Le Coultre 1890 Miniature Pendant Watch Silver With 5.29 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
Miniature pendant watch designed by LeCoultre Et Co. This is a very unusual, very fine and small antique pendant watch crafted LeCoultre El Co...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm
By Elgin
Located in San Diego, CA
Elgin Pocket Watch Gold Plated Working 15 Jewels 11066484 Year 1905, 49mm This vintage Elgin pocket watch, manufactured in 1905, has a diameter of 49mm and a thickness of 14mm. The...
Gold Plate
IWC Pocket Watch 800 Silver With Papers
By IWC
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an exquisite piece of horological history, the IWC Pocket Watch from the year 1915. This timeless timepiece boasts a 52mm 800 silver case, reflecting the craftsmanship an...
Silver
P Moser Pocket Watch Working Case Year 1910 Swiss Made 875 Silver
Located in San Diego, CA
P. Moser 875 silver pocket watch that has a 51mm case, 13.5mm thick, with a clean plastic crystal. The manual movement is working with serial number 176469. Overall, this pocket watc...
Silver
Edwardian 18k Gold Diamond Set Swiss Made Pocket Watch Circa 1900
Located in ADELAIDE, SA
This 18k yellow gold Swiss-made Ladies’ pocket watch features a decorative raised and engraved scene of birds sitting on leafy branches in the night under a crescent moon. Three small rose cut diamonds set as blossoms to add a little sparkle. 18k stamped case, number 227881 with cylinder movement and inner case stamped ‘Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis...
Diamond, 18k Gold
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H 1.5 in W 1.02 in L 1.5 in
Bailey Banks & Biddle 1910 Edwardian Enamel Watch In 14Kt Gold With Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Edwardian pendant clock designed by Bailey Banks & Biddle. An absolutely exquisite piece created by Longines for the American jewelry company of Bailey Banks & Biddle, during the Edwardian period back in the 1910. Crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats and embellished with sun ray engine turned guilloche, toped with purple-blue glass enamel and accents in white enamel. The watch remain in excellent physical condition with absolutely no replacement in any gemstone or parts. Case: Signed Wittnauer & Co. with Swiss 14Kt mark. The stem is decorated with white enamel with matching swiveling bow. The crown is set with a cabochon of amethyst. Bombe crystal. Dial: Gilt metal, with black Arabic numbers and dotted frame, secondary dial for the seconds, three blued steel hands. Signed Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co. Movement: Mechanical, 15 jewel pendant wind and set Swiss bridge plate movement, signed Longines W. Co. and Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Philadelphia. Diamonds: Mount in millegrain settings, with 6 Old European rose cut diamonds, 0.31 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Amethyst: The crown is mounted, with 1 round cabochon cut of purple amethyst of about 0.15 carats. Weight: 16.95 Grams, (10.87 Dwt). Measures: 38 mm by 26 mm (1.50 x 1.02 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "Bailey Banks & Biddle Co". Bailey Banks & Biddle Bailey Banks & Biddle is an American jewelry firm that formed in 1832 and quickly became a recognized leader in jewelry fashion. The firm developed a reputation for offering high quality, well-designed jewelry as evidenced by its commissions to design the first 40,000 Purple Hearts for the United States military as well as to create the Naval Academy and West Point class rings...
Rock Crystal, White Diamond, Diamond, Crystal, Amethyst, Enamel, Yellow ...