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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Edwardian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Flower Tulip Shape Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian flower tulip shape ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features pear cut ruby and rose cut diamonds. Circa 1920. Weight: 3.83g Size: 15 (US 4) Could be an exce...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$852Sale Price|20% Off
Gray Pearl Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Gray Pearl Solitaire Ring in 18k Yellow Gold This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a gray pearl set in a decorative solitaire mounting. The pearl displays soft blue, ...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Lovely, Edwardian gold band style ring. Set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. The centre stones in pretty squ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
An early 20th century opal ring
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century opal ring, the five oval cabochon-cut opals graduating in size from the centre, weighing approximately 0.80 carats in total, flanked with eight rose-cut diamond...
Diamond, Opal, 15k Gold
Edwardian Sapphire and Dimond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically styled sapphire and diamond five-stone ring. This antique piece has been crafted from a warm 18ct yellow gold and showcases an alternating array of round f...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1910 18K Lightening Ridge Australian Single Stone Peacock Feather Opal Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This exquisite vividly colored opal is known as a Black Opal or “Peacock Feather” opal from Lightening Ridge, Australia. This single stone is totally natural and untreated and size...
Opal, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Pearl Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Hallmarked Birmingham- The date letter has rubbed. Makers Mark L & W Lovely, Edwardian gold ring. Set with six pretty, natural...
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian 18ct White Gold, Sapphire & Diamond Duchess / Tiara Ring
Located in London, England
This is an exceptional example of an Edwardian tiara ring in the manner of Chaumet. These tiara rings are sometimes known as Belle Epoque antique Duche...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Chester Hallmarked- Date Letter Has Rubbed Circa 1900 Makers Mark T & S- W H Tandy & Sons Lovely, Edwardian single headed snake ring. Coils...
9k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Ring 18ct Gold & Platinum Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian diamond daisy ring. A pretty centre daisy with two dia...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Diamond Illusion Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Diamond Illusion Ring 18ct Gold Edwardian Circa 1900 Beautiful Shaped Ring, Set with a Lovely Little Flat Cut Centre Diamond in a Star Shaped Illusion Setting Would mak...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Belle Epoque Antique French 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in London, England
This antique double snake ring with a ruby and a garnet is truly wonderful The intricate design of the two intertwined snakes represents eternal love and was commonly used as a symbo...
18k Gold
Edwardian Aquamarine 18k White Gold Filigree Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Beautiful Edwardian Aquamarine 18K white gold filigree ring. This ring is very sweet, with delicately detailed filigree with tiny Fr...
Aquamarine, White Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Cocktail Ring with GIA Certified Oval Star Sapphire - Size 4.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Stone Information - --------------------------------------------- Primary Stone(s): Sapphire - Stone Grading: - Origin: Natural - Sri Lanka - Report #: GIA 6233957489 - Color: Pale ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
A natural pearl and diamond cluster ring
Located in London, GB
A natural pearl and diamond cluster ring, the three round natural pearls weighing 2.42 carats in total and accompanied by Gem and Pearl Laboratory report stating to be natural of sal...
Natural Pearl, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Conversion 18 Karat Platinum 2.0 Carat Diamond Horseshoe Statement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Platinum and 18 Karat White Gold shank 2.0 carats Old European Cut Diamond Statement Horseshoe ring c.1910 size 8.5 / 8 grams / 31mm x 26mm H 29.7mm x W26.16mm
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 10ct Gold Edwardian Turquoise & Pearl Marquise / Navette Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Turquoise Ring 10ct Gold Stamped Makers Mark H & S Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian marquise/navette shaped ring. Set with two turquois...
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Edwardian 14 Karat Gold Pearl 0.09 Carat Old Cut Diamond Shamrock Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an Edwardian shamrock ring crafted in 14K gold and 950 platinum. Circa 1920. The piece features: - 3 cultured pearls of different shades - 4 diamonds, old cut/rose cut, TW...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Edwardian 2.90 Carat Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an exceptional platinum five-stone diamond ring. This antique piece was crafted during the early stages of the Edwardian period and features five round faceted old cut d...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1910 Edwardian Spinel and Diamond Ring 14k/Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1910. Edwardian era natural purple/pink spinel and old European cut diamond shield ring. The spinel show wear at the bottom of the pavilion which is magnified in photos but it ...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum, 14k Gold
$1,625Sale Price|50% Off
Akoya Pearl Ring, Edwardian, 18K, Platinum, Diamonds, GIA Certified
Located in Northampton, MA
This graceful and perfectly proportioned 18K yellow gold, platinum, and diamond ring hosts a pair of luminous cultured saltwater Akoya pearls. T...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This 14k gold Edwardian harem ring contains an array of cushion cut diamonds, pearls, sapphires, rubies, and green demantoid garnets. Demantoid garnets were mined in Russia, and are ...
Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...
18ct Rose Gold Edwardian Clover Crossover Ruby Diamond Sapphire Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Clover Ring 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1900 Beautiful, Edwardian ‘Red, White & Blue’ Clover Ring. Set with Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire &...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1901 Makers Mark T & S This stunning Edwardian ring is crafted from 18ct gold and features a beautiful combination of rubies and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring Platinum Topped 18K Rose Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Antique Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring Platinum Topped 18K Rose Gold This antique navette ring centers on an oval ruby weighing approximately 0.54 carats, set in an 18K rose gold bez...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Natural Pearl and Diamond Navette-Shaped Ring
Located in London, GB
A Belle Epoque natural pearl and diamond navette-shaped ring, the pearl measuring 6.9-7.0 x 4.8mm accompanied by GCS Report stating to be natural of saltwater origin, centrally-set t...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum
18k White Gold Ring with Masonic Star made of Multiple Different Stones
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This colorful masonic star ring had 5 different colored stones making up the rays from the star, all of which are surrounding a central stone. - Stone Info - 5x stones - Ring Size ...
18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Pearl and Turquoise bombe Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Pearl and Turquoise Yellow Gold Ring darling turquoise and pearl small stones, so sweet The item comes without the box...
Pearl, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
9K Gold Edwardian Snake Ring with Rhodolite Garnets
Located in Venice, CA
This is a classic 9k gold snake ring that has two beautiful rhodolite garnets in the head of each snake. The snake heads interlock and the garnets are bead set into a mount that are carved to look like tulips. The oval rhodolite garnets are a deep purple pink and have a beautiful fire to their rich, reddish purple hue. The snakes have a cute mouth detail—almost like a smile—and their tails appear on each side of the ring. The wide ring band is ribbed into four sections that intertwine with the bodies of the snakes. Snakes are a popular motif in contemporary jewelry trends, but date back to the Victorian era, when Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a...
Garnet, Rhodolite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bague des années 30 en platine et diamants
Located in PARIS, FR
Bague ancienne en platine des années 30. De forme octogonale, elle est centrée d'un diamant taille ancienne d'env. 0,25 carat (estimé J - VVS1) dans un entourage de diamants taille a...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 2.95 Carat Old Cut Diamond Two-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful two-stone diamond ring taken from the Edwardian period. This antique piece showcases two round faceted chunky old cut diamonds, each sitting proud in a four...
Diamond, Platinum
14k Gold Vintage Pave Diamond and Ruby Fox Head Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This striking ring features a sterling silver fox head with 27 pave rose-cut diamonds that are bead set (approximately .5mm to 1mm each) and 2 ruby eyes (approximately 1.5 mm each). ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Belle Epoque Natural Pearl Diamonds White Gold Platinum Crossover Ring
Located in London, GB
This ring is made in 18kt white gold and platinum. It has a ravishing twisted design. It is set with a natural creamy (with a touch of pink) pearl of 5,79 mm of diameter, and with 2...
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ring with Old European-cut Center & Diamond Accents - Size 5.75
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique Platinum Ring with One ~1ct 6.5mm SI1/J Central Old European-Cut Diamond & Twenty Round 1.75mm 0.02ct SI2/H Accent Diamonds Ring Size 5.75 Total Weight - 3.74g A2
Diamond, Platinum
Natural Sapphire Diamond Vintage Style Engraved Cocktail Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Natural Blue Sapphire and Diamond Vintage Style Filigree Four Stones Ring features a stunning central blue sapphire, flanked by sparkling diamonds on either side. The intricate ...
Diamond, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Continental Pearl, Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
A Continental Turn-of-the-last-century pearl, diamond and ruby navette ring, to the centre a round pearl of cream colour, vertically-set between four old-cut diamonds, all surrounded...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian sapphire and diamond ring, the oval faceted sapphire estimated to weigh 1.2 carats, vertically set between two old-cut...
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Platinum
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond crossover ring
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian natural pearl and diamond crossover ring, the pearl measuring 5.2 mm in diameter and accompanied by GCS report stating to be natural of saltwater origin, the claw-set ol...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Blue Topaz and Pink Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring in Solid 9K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Natural Blue Topaz and Pink Amethyst Vintage Style Filigree Ring features a stunning London Blue Topaz at the center, surrounded by four delicate Pink Amethysts at each point. T...
Amethyst, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.02 Carats Total Double Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
A unique antique ring, showcasing two old European cut diamonds at the center, set on a five shared prong setting. Accented by smaller and graduating round cut diamonds. Diamonds wei...
Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian Marquise Diamond and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This absolute stunner holds approximately 20pts in total of shimmering Diamonds! They have a wonderful sparkle and are set in platinum which is then perched on top of a 9 Carat Gold ...
Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold
Edwardian 14K Multi color Gold 8 mm Wide Band Handmade Turquoise Size 7
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Edwardian 14K Multi color Gold 8 mm Wide Band Handmade Turquoise Size 7 8 mm wide 3.9 gram All original round Turquoise stones Authentic and Original American antique in excellen...
Turquoise, Gold
18KT and Platinum Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Lynchburg, VA
This ring is a part of our estate collection. It was purchased from a jeweler in Chartes, France. It features a yellow gold shank with a platinum head. The center stone is a round ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Eye-Shaped Ring With A 0.52ct Diamond Center Stone - Size 6.25
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a Vintage Platinum Ring with an Eye-Shaped Design housing a ~0.52ct Diamond as the Central Stone, surrounded by Twenty 0.02ct Diamonds completing the Eye-Shaped design. Cent...
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1905 Diamond and Yellow Gold Five-Stone Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.56 carat diamond and 18 karat yellow gold five stone cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Vintage Style Floral Cluster Square Ring in Two Tone Gold
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Glittery antique style statement ring crafted in two-tone gold. With fifty round diamonds completely encrusting the ring face, this piece is truly a work of art on the finger. The sq...
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold