We Are Always Interested In Purchasing Edwardian Era Jewelry!
Queen Victoria’s son, Edward VII, took the throne in 1901. Society was at the height of its elegance and sophistication: it was during this time that advances in metal fabrication finally allowed for the use of platinum in jewelry (which still remains extremely popular today). This advance makes jewelry dating much easier - if a piece is made with platinum, we can be fairly sure that it was made in the early 20th century or later. In addition, it was still common practice for jewelers to back platinum pieces with gold until 1910 or so, making dating even more precise. Because of the strength of platinum, its use allowed jewelers to produce more intricate, detailed pieces. Some Edwardian engagement rings are so detailed it appears that the diamonds are set in lace instead of metal. Jewelry from the Edwardian period was light and delicate, and using as many diamonds as possible in a design was essential. The overall style of the times was light, feminine, and airy. Women commonly wore white, white, and more white. Diamonds were the gemstone of choice during the time, but we also see sapphires, aquamarines, and most notably, electric green demantoid garnets from Russia, which are very rare to find in larger sizes. Additionally, a new type of decorative enhancement called “milgraining” was used extensively during this period. Milgraining involves a small border of platinum beads set around the edges of a piece of jewelry that adds a soft, elegant look. The end of the Edwardian era came abruptly with the start of World War I in 1914. Gone was the lightheartedness of the times: people began to hide or sell all their jewelry, and platinum became scarce due to the demand for its use in the war effort.
Edwardian Jewelry
The Evianna: 100 Carat Santa Maria Aquamarine Edwardian Pendant in Platinum
$146,900.00
$146,900.00
The Eleanor: Extremely Rare Antique Colombian Emerald Ring
$145,000.00
$145,000.00
The Bianca: Phenomenal Antique Santa Maria Aquamarine Bracelet in Platinum
$13,950.00
$13,950.00
The Anastasia: Platinum Art Deco Pendant with 3 Carats of Diamonds
$7,500.00
$7,500.00
Original Gun Metal pocket watch with moonphase
$6,950.00
$6,950.00
The Paisley: Antique Filigree Pearl and Diamond Ring in Palladium and 14 Karat
$8,950.00
$8,950.00
The Harper: Antique Cameo Ring set with Pearls
$2,195.00
$2,195.00
The L'amour: Absolutely Outstanding Antique Two Diamond Filigree Ring Platinum
$49,999.00
$49,999.00
The Diane: Antique Filigree Engagement Ring set with GIA Graded 3.68 Carat Diamond
$42,950.00
$42,950.00
The Missouri: Edwardian Pendant in Platinum Set with Diamonds
$12,950.00
$12,950.00
The Delaware: Antique Filigree Emerald & Diamond Ring
$3,850.00
$3,850.00
The Colorado: Antique Filigree Ring in Platinum and 18 Karat
$4,695.00
$4,695.00
The California: Antique Filigree Ring set with Old Mine Cut Diamond in Platinum
$4,695.00
$4,695.00
The Arkansas: Antique Filigree Ring set with Sapphires and Diamonds
$3,895.00
$3,895.00
The Alaska: Ladies Filigree Ring in Platinum set with Diamonds
$3,450.00
$3,450.00
The Alabama: 0.80 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond In Platinum
$4,295.00
$4,295.00
The Lori: Three Stone Filigree Ring in Platinum
$4,950.00
$4,950.00
The Louisburg: Antique Filigree and Diamond East to West Ring
$2,950.00
$2,950.00
The Lehigh: Two Stone Filigree Ring in Platinum East to West
$4,975.00
$4,975.00
