What dates are the Edwardian era?

The Edwardian era runs from 1901, when Edward VII became king, to about 1915. Edward died in 1910, but the style continued until the First World War changed fashion.

What is Edwardian jewellery?

Jewellery made between 1901 and about 1915, typically in platinum or platinum on gold, set with old-cut diamonds and natural pearls in light, lacy designs with garlands, bows and millegrain edges.

What is the difference between Edwardian and Belle Epoque?

They describe the same years. Edwardian is the British term, from King Edward VII, while Belle Epoque is the French name for the period before the First World War. Both are used for the same style of jewellery.

What is an Edwardian bar brooch?

A slim horizontal brooch worn at the collar or on a lapel, typically platinum or gold set with a row of old-cut diamonds, pearls or coloured stones. It was the everyday brooch of the period.

Edwardian Brooches1901–1915

Edwardian brooches made between 1901 and 1915: openwork platinum and diamond garland brooches, bows and bar brooches with old-cut diamonds and natural pearls, gem-set pins, and fine stick pins, often with millegrain edges and pierced galleries. US buyers call them Edwardian pins. Many were made in platinum-topped gold, a mark of the period. See all Edwardian jewellery or our diamond brooches.

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