The Edwardian jewelry period lasted from 1901 to circa 1920. Edward VII and his lovely Danish bride, Alexandria, brought a cosmopolitan flair to fashions and jewelry during this exuberant time in history.
Edwardian Jewelry Designs
During the Edwardian jewelry period, jewelers used platinum and diamonds to create intricate and delicate filigree patterns that resembled lace. Light and airy designs became hallmarks of Edwardian jewelry. Alexandria wore a choker type necklace called a "dog collar" which became popular during the Edwardian jewelry period. Pearls were quite fashionable, along with jewels for the hair, or "tiaras" combined with beautiful dangling earrings. King Edward enjoyed sports and encouraged the use of sporting motifs. He also helped make his good luck stone, the peridot, very popular. The elegance, beauty and superb craftsmanship of Edwardian jewelry has remained unparalleled through the ages.
This Edwardian inspired engagement ring glitters like silken threads of diamonds wrapped around her finger. Hand engraved trim and 0.45 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds accent the glorious filigree platinum mounting. A 2.00 carat, GIA certified, round brilliant cut diamond is nestled in the filigree and secured by split prongs. The total diamond weight in this Edwardian inspired engagement ring is 2.45 carats. This is a new antique style diamond engagement ring from the Topazery Collection. Ring size 6.0.
This hand-wrought antique diamond engagement ring is done in a ying-yang design that showcases the complementary nature of two souls joined by love. The 14k yellow gold band has a platinum top. The platinum elements are accentuated with a collection of twelve rose cut diamonds. These accenting diamonds swirl their way around an old mine cut diamond that weighs 0.11 carats. The centerpiece diamond has a color rating of G and a clarity rating of SI2. The combined weight of all the diamonds is 0.26 carats. Circa 1900. Size 5.75
An old mine cut diamond is edged in milgrain and set in the center of a delicate filigree mounting in this Edwardian antique engagement ring. Weighing 0.93 carats, this old cut diamond has J color and VS1 clarity. Win her heart with this heirloom antique Edwardian engagement ring. Circa 1920. Size 7.0
This classic 18k white gold wedding band is etched all the way around in a wheat motif. Inside, the hand-engraved DRK to EBD May 24' 1920 lends a touch of romantic provenance to this antique wedding ring. This antique Edwardian wedding ring is circa 1920. Size 6.0 full
Antique Cocktail Ring with Cushion Shaped Pink Tourmaline
Shell feel like a princess when you present her with this antique cocktail ring with cushion shaped pink tourmaline. A platinum topsetting and shoulder accents highlight the 18k yellow gold band. The 1.46-carat cushion-shaped pink tourmaline that is set at the center of this ring is surrounded by rose cut diamonds. The forty-eight rose cut diamonds that accentuate this romantic antique cocktail ring total 0.50 carats. Circa 1900. Size 7.0
An amazing aquamarine rivals the color of the bluest sea in this Edwardian antique engagement ring. The platinum top of this antique engagement ring has open detailing on the bezel to show off the greenish blue aquamarine. Four rose cut diamonds, weighing 0.02 carats, and are set on the shoulders of the shank. This antique Edwardian engagement ring is circa 1920. Size 5.75
A sleek platinum band holds 47 table cut diamonds in this Edwardian diamond eternity band. Details for this antique Edwardian diamond wedding ring: Circa 1915. Platinum. Table cut diamonds; 0.33 carats. Ring size 7.0
A handwrought Edwardian mounting is set with a 0.41 carat, J color, VVS2 clarity transitional cut diamond in this romantic antique filigree engagement ring. Diamond studded flowers on the shoulders and a dazzling filigree design intriques the eye from every angle. Details: Handwrought platinum mounting. Transitional cut diamond; 0.41 carats. Old style single cut diamonds; 0.78 carats. Circa 1910. Ring size 6.75
Hand Engraved Reproduction Edwardian Engagement Ring
A fabulous tapestry of flowers and filigree adorns the mounting of this hand engraved reproduction Edwardian engagement ring. A 1.25 carat round aquamarine is accented by four round full cut diamonds weighing 0.36 carats. This is a new hand engraved Edwardian engagement ring in the antique style. Ring size 6.5
Diamonds swirl upwards at the shoulders and sides to hold a 1.05 carat greenish blue aquamarine in this antique style Edwardian mounting with crown design. Round full cut diamonds weighing 0.20 carats sparkle on the 18k white gold mounting of this engagement ring. The design of this new aquamarine engagement ring is influenced by antique Edwardian designs. Ring size 6.0.
This antique Edwardian diamond engagement ring rises majestically above the finger to hold an old style round brilliant cut diamond weighing 0.367 carats with G color and VS2 clarity. The shoulders of the 18k white gold band are decorated with open work. In this simple, elegant design, the only other adornment is an engraved wheat motif on the bezel and shank. Circa 1905. Ring size 7.0 full.
Tie up her heart with this romantic sapphire and pearl antique Edwardian brooch. Threads of platinum create a delicate bow that is set with old European cut diamonds, pearls, and a center blue sapphire. The ribbon steamers of this wonderful antique brooch move ever-so-slightly as you do. This antique Edwardian brooch is circa 1910.
The filigree design of this antique style Edwardian engagement ring is inspired by the beauty of an English garden. Flowers, leaves and trellises grace the mounting of the 18k white gold band that is set with a blue sapphire at the top. Weighing 0.31 carats, this round sapphire has a violetish blue hue. This is a new sapphire engagement ring in the Edwardian antique style. Size 6.5
Rivulets of blue sapphires surround a display of old cut diamonds in this Edwardian antique diamond engagement ring. The eight rectangular faceted step cut blue sapphires that highlight this ring total 0.15 carats. Three old European cut diamonds wind their way down the center, with an additional six table cut diamonds accentuating the sides and shoulders. The total diamond weight of this antique engagement ring is 0.19 carats. Circa 1920. Size 8.5
In this antique 1920s brooch, coral and pearl come together in a simple but stunning design. Milky droplets of pearl glisten from crevices within white and yellow gold that flows around a coral sphere of magnificent color. The central coral shimmers like a misty sunset. In the realm of brooches, this a true treasure.
Details: Antique, Circa 1920. 14k white and yellow gold. Round cabochon cut coral; 4 carats. 4 round half pearls.
The bewitching design of this Edwardian antique diamond engagement ring is perfect for the bride with delicate, petite fingers. The 18k yellow gold band of this antique wedding ring has an open teardrop design. Inside the teardrop lies a trio of old style full and single cut diamonds that are set in lozenges. The combined weight of all three diamonds is 0.13 carats. The R.E.I.M.B. 29-4-20 hand engraving attests to this Edwardian engagement rings antique lineage. Circa 1920. Size 5.5
This Edwardian antique diamond engagement ring is a dazzling feat of craftsmanship. With the delicate arc of an inflated surface, it floats above the finger like a glittering bouquet of diamonds. A 0.41 carat old European cut diamond is center set in the platinum mounting while 26 old style full cut diamonds fan out in arcs in a pierced dome design. This Edwardian antique diamond engagement ring is circa 1915. Size 6.25
This enchanting Edwardian ring plays with geometry and subtlety. From the side, it is a series of surfaces sculpted in platinum filigree. From above, it is a startling pool of light: a hexagon brimming with diamond. A 0.76 carat old style round brilliant cut diamond is prong set at the top in a milgrained surround. This L color, SI2 clarity diamond glows softly with the color of candlelight. This antique Edwardian engagement ring is circa 1920. Size 5.5.
In this stylish Edwardian diamond ring, the finger is wrapped in shining threads. Like gleaming droplets in a delicate web, twin moons of diamond float on platinum strings. The fabulous mounting of this Edwardian antique ring shows off 2 bezel set old European cut diamonds. The total diamond weight in this antique Edwardian ring is 1.88 carats. Circa 1910. Size 9.0
Lacy silken threads wrap the finger in radiance with this Edwardian inspired diamond engagement ring. A platinum band with open cutwork down the shoulders lends a tonal backdrop to the fifty-eight round full cut diamonds that accentuate it. A GIA-certified round brilliant cut diamond serves as the piece de resistance in this antique style engagement ring. This G-colored, SI1-clarity diamond centerpiece weighs 1.22 carats. The combined weight of all the diamonds is 1.72 carats. This is a new diamond engagement ring inspired by Edwardian jewelry designs. Size 6.75