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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
Edwardian 5.50ct Diamond and Pearl Necklace and Brooch, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
This intricate piece of Edwardian craftsmanship features a collection of old cut diamonds and finished with a single pearl. The main diamond sitting central to the piece is 0.75 cara...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, GB
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number ...
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1910s Swedish Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Citrine, Blue Stone and Seed Pearls Pinchbeck Cross Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones in this lovely pendant are Citrine and the central stone and pale blue. There are also seed pearls set within the pinchbeck and enamel details. Pinchbeck is a metal used t...
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Early 1900s Russian Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Citrine, Pearl, Pinchbeck

14k Gold and 22k Gold Nugget Crescent Moon Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This crescent moon pendant is from the Alaskan Gold Rush era. The moon is a thin sliver, either a waxing or waning crescent in its moon cycle. On the front of the pendant are pieces of 22k Alaskan gold, which have been carefully soldered on top of a crescent moon 14k gold cutout. The encrusted gold nuggets create a beautiful visual texture. A lovely patina shadows the crevices of the gold, drawing the eye to the unique shape of each nugget. In the center of the pendant is a sliver of fossilized walrus tusk, which was added when the piece was created circa 1910. The sliver of tusk is dimensional, polished into a knife-edge shape, and its colors compliment the pendant’s gold. “Native Gold...
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1910s American Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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14k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Rivière Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous necklace holds 29 stones all set in simple settings. The stones start with larger at the centre and get smaller towards the clasp. modelled in 9carat gold. Length:44....
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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Citrine, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Platinum Old Mine Cut Diamond Horse Shoe Necklace
Located in Venice, CA
Horseshoes are trending these days in contemporary jewelry! But equestrian motifs have been seen in jewelry since the Edwardian and Victorian eras. Most Edwardian horseshoe...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Edwardian 18K Gold and Platinum Wolfhound Necklace with Diamonds
Located in Venice, CA
At Kirsten’s Corner, we have a great love for Sighthound dogs. Owner Cindy has two Whippets who are almost always present while we work and are the unofficial mascots of Kirsten’s Co...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Heart Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold White Gold Enamel 4 Diamonds 0.8ct
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Victor Mayer heart shaped locket pendant necklace 18k yellow gold and white gold, Hallmark collection, yellow vitreous enamel, 4 diamonds 0.8 ct, H VS, brilliant cut About the creat...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Paste and 9 Carat Gold Fringe Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This necklace is absolutely gorgeous! The paste are bright red and the necklace is modelled in 9carat gold. Length: 43.5cm Stone Dimensions: round 8mm / pear 11x8mm Weight: 15.9g
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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Gold

18K White Gold Edwardian Pearl & Old Mine Diamond Lariat Necklace
Located in Addison, TX
Presenting a, Antique Edwardian pearl and diamond Lariat necklace made in 18K white gold. The diamonds and pearl are natural and ea...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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White Gold, 18k Gold

H. Bückmann German Belle Époque Diamond, Silver and Gold Necklace, Circa 1905
Located in London, GB
A German, Belle Époque, diamond fringed, openwork necklace, with alternating floral clusters and single, old mine-cut diamonds, with a removable diamond fringed swag, connected by a hook at each floral cluster, comprising eight old cut-diamond drops, in pear shaped mounts, with an estimated total diamond weight of 20.00ct, mounted in silver-upon-gold, in an H. Bückmann, Hannover box. Circa 1905. Hermann Friedrich Wilhelm Bückmann, was a royal court jeweller, goldsmith and silversmith, trading from Georgstraße 18, in Hanover. He was born in 1814, in Brünninghausen and died in 1866. He was apprenticed to Gustav Albert Kemnis in Hanover and then worked in Vienna, Switzerland and Paris, over a period of six years. In 1841 he received his master craftsman's certificate and on 29th June, that year, he took the oath of citizenship of the then royal seat of Hanover. He married Sophie Dorothee Täger. They had a daughter on 21st April, 1847. From 1854 Bückmann appeared in the Hanover directories as a court jeweller and independent gold and silversmith, at Leinstrasse 22. In the same year he received a medal at the First General German Industrial Exhibition, in Munich. He was also awarded a silver and gold medals for his exhibits at various trade exhibitions, organized by the Hanover Trade Association. By 1863 he had moved to Georgstraße 7, "opposite the bank, next to the British Hotel...
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Early 1900s German Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Vintage 60 Carat Diamond Floral Necklace Platinum
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Important exquisite grand diamond floral necklace platinum, high jewelry circa 1950's. 354 total diamonds, approximately 60 carats total. 146 r...
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1950s Unknown Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Lapis and Gold Necklace, American by Walter Lampl, c. 1915.
Located in Aspen, CO
Antique necklace of finely carved and pierced natural vivid blue lapis. This handmade gold necklace is in total 17 inches long. The pendant portion is 3 inches in length, and the necklace of punctuated early gold period scrolls and fine lapis is 14 inches. The necklace is in fine condition, weighs 27.3 grams, and marked 14K and with the maker's mark of WL, for Walter Lampl, A fine early American...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian More Necklaces

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Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Necklace Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 1.59 carats Necklace set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 5.6 cm Length: 45.3 cm Total Weight: 16.56 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated ...
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2010s Thai Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Edwardian Engraved 14 Karat Gold Crucifix or Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique crucifix or pendant cross. In 14k yellow gold and decoratively engraved to both the front and back. The center of each side of the pendant is engraved with ini...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces

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Gold

Edwardian Pearl, Diamond, and Platinum Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An Edwardian knife edge festoon necklace comprised of collet-set diamonds and pearls, in platinum. Atw 0.77 ct.
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1910s Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Kashmir Sapphire Necklace, 10.25 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the legendary Tiffany & Co., this enchanting necklace is a rare and unique masterpiece of early 20th-century American jewelry design. Delicately handcrafted, the one-of-a-kind creation is set with two stunning examples of Kashmir sapphires weighing 5.65 and 4.60 respectively. These gemstones are certified by the American Gemological Laboratories as Kashmir in origin and completely untreated, an extreme rarity for Kashmirs. Dozens of sparkling white diamond accents complement the brilliant blue stones in a romantic, winding 18K yellow gold setting. These incredible sapphires would have been sourced by George Frederick Kunz, Tiffany & Co.'s expert gemologist, who selected only the finest gemstones for the firm's unique creations. The sapphires in this necklace are truly superior examples. Kashmir sapphires were first unearthed in the early 1880s after a landslide in the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent. They are celebrated not only for their rarity, but also for the softness of their distinctive blue hue. Boasting incredible color and brilliance, untreated Kashmir sapphires of this quality are scarce, especially within an antique Tiffany setting. Since the firm's inception in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has been at the forefront of luxurious design and craftsmanship, especially in the realm of fine jewelry. Founder Charles Lewis Tiffany...
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19th Century American Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold

14.11 Carat Old Pear Cut Diamond Dangling Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Exquisite dangling old pear cut diamond necklace with fine milgrain work, beautiful high jewelry. 347 diamonds total, 14.11 carats total. 11 old pear cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Riviere
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Seven stunning bright purple amethyst stones adorn this necklace. The 9ct gold rope chain is delicate compared to the chunky stones and is fastened using a bolt clasp...
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Early 1900s British Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Amethyst, 9k Gold, Gold

Gorgeous Edwardian Diamond Necklace in Platinum 950
Located in Lucerne, CH
This stunning diamond necklace from the early 20th century Edwardian era is delicately handcrafted in platinum 950. Technical advances at this time made i...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Platinum Pendant Necklace Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite Edwardian platinum necklace with pendant, convertible into a brooch. Comes with original antique box, and hardware with tool to c...
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19th Century Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique natural pearl and 0.33 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold and platinum set pendant/brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive natural pearl and diamond pendant has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting. The pierced decorated, abstract and sinuous design is ornamented with two 4.5mm (approx.) natural pearls, displayed to the center of the design. A third drop shaped natural pearl suspends from the lower border of the design via an articulated linear drop, accented with a single Old European round cut diamond. The flowing platinum setting is embellished with a further sixteen Old European round cut diamonds, in a combination of pavé and bezel settings. The pendant suspends from a contemporary 18k yellow gold 16" fine curb chain via a tapering ring loop to the upper border, accented with a further two pavé set Old European round cut diamonds. The chain may be removed and the pendant may we born as a brooch, via a hinged pin and clasp to the reverse of the setting. This versatile pendant/brooch is struck to the reverse with the maker's mark 'GAD' and the 18k gold mark (18k), the setting has been independently tested using state of the art technology (Niton XL2 Analyzer) and verified as platinum. The pendant is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card. Condition This impressive antique pearl pendant...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Emerald Diamond Pearl Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian platinum necklace, featuring 3 strands of 2-2.5mm pearls, teardrop emeralds (measure from approx. 11.8 x 7.5mm to 22 x 15...
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19th Century Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Diamond and Emerald Festoon Swag Necklace
Located in London, GB
An Edwardian diamond and emerald festoon swag necklace, the collar necklace decorated with two old brilliant-cut diamond floral clusters and three rose- ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Platinum

Antique Edwardian Silver and Gold Ruby Diamond Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Edwardian silver and 14k gold necklace, set with rubies and rose cut diamonds. Necklace comes in box. Measures 19.5" long, center drop is2 5/8" long. Weight - 65.2 grams.
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19th Century Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Edwardian Citrine Sterling Silver Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Beautiful and finely detailed facet cut Sparkling Citrine beads necklace suspending an Exquisite embossed Thistle and Vine frame pendant set with a facet cut Marquis Citrine. Neckla...
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Early 1900s Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Citrine, Sterling Silver

Antique Sterling Silver Lavalier Necklace with White and Amethyst Paste Stones
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique sterling silver lavalier necklace with white and soft amethyst paste stones, stamped 'Sterling' on the reverse of the pendant. This necklace is of rather a grand de...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian More Necklaces

Antique Edwardian Peridot and Pearl Gold Swag Necklace Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Exquisite Edwardian Swag Necklace, beautifully worked Peridot and pearl medallions, linking gold chain inter-spaced with pearls. Approx. 17.25 ...
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Early 1900s Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Gold

Edwardian Dramatic Multi Strand Pearl Festoon and Diamond Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely stunning platinum and pearl necklace from the Edwardian (1900) era! This lovely and feminine piece is set in platinum and com...
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1910s Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Platinum

Edwardian Garnet 15 Carat Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
In between every smooth gold loop in this chain sits a bright sparkling garnet. The necklace sits beautifully flat against the neck and also, as a little added bonus, has a tiny hook...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Garnet, 15k Gold

Edwardian Natural Pearl Platinum Pendant Necklace
Located in Banbury, GB
An unforgettable belle époque Edwardian pearl and diamond necklace set with numerous natural pearls and rose-cut diamonds. This necklace has a lot to offer, an incredible pattern of ...
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Early 1900s Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Three-Row Akoya Pearl and Old European Cut Diamond Necklace, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
Exquisite 1920's necklace featuring three rows of 216 silver grey dyed Akoya pearls, strung to a handmade old European cut diamond set clasp. The diamonds have a total approximate we...
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1920s Unknown Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

diamond heart penadant and brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A platinum (with gold backing) pendant or brooch in the shape of a heart set with pretty cushion cut diamonds (app. 4 carats in total), with a platinum chain, the top of the pendant ...
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20th Century English Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Gem Set Cameo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century shell cameo surrounded in a silver and gold bezel,set with colored stones. Synthetic rubies and sapphires are bezel set around the frame. Lovely gold floral work...
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian More Necklaces

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Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Child & Child Diamond Platinum Pendant Brooch, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
Pendant brooch by Child & Child. A pendant/brooch in three detachable sections, the uppermost composed of an elongated octagon with inward bowed sides set with one central diamond in a collet setting with a weight of 2.50 carats, flanked by trefoil forms set with six diamonds in bead settings with a combined weight of 1.20 carats, on a ground of pierced millegrain vertical bars, and encircled by a single scalloped border of twenty six diamonds in bead settings with a combined weight of 13.00 carats; the middle section composed of one central diamond in a collet setting with a weight of 1.20 carats, on a ground of pierced millegrain horizontal bars, and encircled by a stylized laurel wreath set with eighteen diamonds in bead settings with a combined weight of 2.16 carats, surmounted with two diamonds in collet settings with a combined weight of 0.15 carats, and encircled by a further five diamonds in collet settings with a combined weight of 1.50 carats; the bottom section in the same format and settings as the middle with one central diamond at a weight of 0.45 carats, eighteen diamonds weighing 0.90 total carats, two diamonds at 0.10 total carats, and five diamonds at 0.50 total carats, and also with a lower pendant composed of one diamond in a collet setting with a weight of 0.40 carats, above a bell form set with two diamonds in bead settings with a combined weight of 0.60 carats and with three diamonds in bead settings with a combined weight of 0.15 carats, above two more articulated links one composed of a diamond in a collet setting with a weight of 0.25 carats, above one mounted in the same fashion with a weight of 0.15 carats, all above an inverted tear shape link set with two rose cut diamonds in bead settings with a combined weight of 0.03 carats; all set with cushion shape old cut diamonds unless specified, millegrained throughout, and with a grand total of ninety three cushion shape old cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 25.20 carats, and two round rose cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 0.03 carats. The upper section is set to reverse with an entirely removable brooch bar with secure C spring clasp, and further set with two loops for a necklace to be attached. Each of the three sections are set with thread bars to attach or remove accordingly, with two threads set to the upper to form a choice of brooch or pendant as desired. Tested platinum, with makers mark for Child and...
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Early 1900s English Antique Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Mourning Locket Pendant, 9k Gold, Portrait, Turquoise and Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is so much love and sentiment in this antique 9kt gold double sided locket pendant. A Circular shaped locket with two glazed compartment sides, one containing a beautiful hand coloured portrait picture of a gentleman and the other containing a lock of light coloured hair on a black silk ground, secured with a row of tiny seed pearls. What makes this locket really stand out is the pretty openwork top design in 9kt gold, set with vibrant turquoise and creamy seed pearl. It has a small gold jump...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold

Antique 9k gold and blue enamel mourning locket, Greek key design
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique gold and blue enamel mourning locket is both attractive and unusual in its design, at first glance it doesn't present as a mourning p...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Necklaces

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9k Gold, Enamel

Antique Pools of Light locket pendant, Rock crystal, Sterling silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
You cannot help but be mesmerised by this stunning antique, pools of light rock crystal locket pendant. Beautiful high polished smooth rock crystal cabochons each set into a cool st...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Necklaces

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Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian 9k Gold Front and Back Locket, Love Heart, Engraved
Located in NEWARK, GB
A delightful antique 9kt yellow gold front and back locket. Edwardian era it has an elaborately chased and engraved front with leaves and foliate, there i...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Necklaces

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9k Gold, Brass

Antique Heart and Cross Pendant, 9k Rose Gold, Turquoise and Seed Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
A sweet little antique heart and cross pendant in 9kt Rose gold. It is a very pretty piece featuring a hollow openwork heart with a cross in the centre of the heart. The cross is s...
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian More Necklaces

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Pearl, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Negligee Pendant Necklace Circa 1915
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A charming Edwardian negligee diamond pendant, regarded as such because negligee or in French deshabille alluded to the sheer gown worn by ladies during this era. A negligee pendant ...
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1910s French Vintage Edwardian More Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

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