Sell Your Edwardian Jewellery — Expert Buyers, Highest Prices
Mozeris Fine Antiques are specialist buyers of Edwardian jewellery — platinum filigree, diamond and pearl lavalières, garland-style necklaces, bow brooches and milgrain-set pieces from the Belle Époque. Free valuations at our Essex and Mayfair showrooms. Same-day payment.
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The Elegance of the Belle Époque — Active Buyers of Edwardian Jewellery
Edwardian jewellery (1901–1910, corresponding to the reign of King Edward VII) represents a pinnacle of European luxury jewellery. The period coincided with the widespread adoption of platinum as a jewellery metal — allowing ultra-delicate filigree and milgrain settings previously impossible in gold — and a fashion among the European aristocracy and upper classes for extraordinary lightness and femininity in jewellery design.
Lavalière necklaces, garland-style diamond and pearl necklaces, bow brooches, dog-collar chokers, and aigrette hair ornaments characterise the period. The finest pieces were made by Cartier, Chaumet, and the great Parisian and London jewellery houses for the crowned heads of Europe.
At Mozeris Fine Antiques, we are active buyers of Edwardian jewellery at all levels — from signed Cartier pieces to beautiful unsigned platinum and diamond examples. We offer free, expert valuations at our Braintree, Essex and Mayfair, London showrooms.
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Identifying Edwardian Jewellery
Key characteristics that define the Edwardian period — c.1901 to 1910 and the broader Belle Époque 1890–1914
Platinum Metal
The defining material of Edwardian jewellery — platinum allowed filigree lacework settings of extraordinary delicacy. Look for grey-white metal; platinum is heavier than white gold and non-magnetic.
Milgrain Edging
A characteristic row of tiny beaded metal dots (milgrain) along the edges of settings — a technique used extensively in Edwardian jewellery that is relatively rare in earlier periods.
Garland & Bow Motifs
Swags, garlands, bows, ribbons and laurel wreaths — Classical references filtered through the lens of Louis XVI Rococo revival — are the quintessential Edwardian decorative motifs.
Old European-Cut Diamonds
Edwardian pieces typically feature old European-cut diamonds — with a high crown, small table and larger culet than modern brilliant cuts — which give a characteristic soft, warm sparkle.
Natural Pearls
Natural (not cultured) pearls were the prestige gem of the Edwardian period — baroque, button, seed and orient pearls combined with diamonds in chokers, lavalières and brooches.
Open Lacework Settings
Platinum enabled openwork (pierced) settings that were impossibly delicate — creating a "floating" appearance in which diamonds and pearls seem suspended with minimal metal visible.
Edwardian Jewellery We Buy
All categories of Edwardian and Belle Époque jewellery — signed and unsigned, English and Continental
Lavalière Necklaces
The quintessential Edwardian necklace — a delicate pendant suspended from a fine chain, often set with diamonds and drop pearls in platinum or silver-topped gold.
Diamond & Pearl Brooches
Bow brooches, floral sprays, bar brooches and aigrette pins in platinum with old European-cut diamonds and natural pearls — the most wearable and collected Edwardian form.
Platinum Filigree Bracelets
Fine link bracelets with diamond and gem-set filigree panels — often in a garland or trellis pattern — are among the most technically impressive Edwardian jewellery forms.
Dog-Collar Chokers
Multi-strand natural pearl or diamond choker necklaces — the signature jewellery of the Edwardian aristocracy, famously worn by Queen Alexandra — are rare and highly valuable.
Signed Pieces (Cartier, Chaumet)
Signed Edwardian jewellery by Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Van Cleef and the major Parisian and London houses commands significant premiums. We are active buyers of all signed examples.
Rings & Parures
Edwardian engagement rings with old European-cut diamonds in platinum milgrain settings, and matched parures (necklace, earrings, brooch) in the garland style.
What We Pay for Edwardian Jewellery
All prices are indicative — signed pieces and those with natural pearl certification command significant premiums
"Natural Edwardian pearls, certified as natural by the Gemmological Institute, are among the most valuable gems in the antique jewellery market — often worth ten to twenty times more than cultured pearls of the same size."
| Piece | Typical Offer Range | Key Factors |
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| Signed Cartier Edwardian piece | £5,000 – £100,000+ | Signature, condition, model, provenance |
| Platinum & diamond lavalière necklace | £800 – £12,000 | Diamond size and quality; filigree condition |
| Diamond & pearl bow brooch | £600 – £8,000 | Diamond ct weight, pearl type (natural premium) |
| Platinum filigree bracelet (diamond-set) | £1,500 – £15,000 | Total diamond weight, completeness |
| Natural pearl necklace (certified) | £3,000 – £50,000+ | SSEF/Gübelin natural certificate essential |
| Old European-cut diamond ring (1ct+) | £1,500 – £20,000 | Stone quality, platinum setting, milgrain |
| Aigrette hair ornament | £800 – £10,000 | Diamonds, platinum, original fittings |
| Dog-collar choker (natural pearl) | £5,000 – £80,000+ | Pearl certification, diamond clasp, strands |
Selling Your Edwardian Jewellery — Step by Step
We make the process simple and reassuring. Our specialists are genuinely knowledgeable about the Edwardian period and take time to explain the value of your piece clearly.
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Send Photos for a Same-Day Estimate
Email clear photographs to info@mozerisfineantiques.com — include close-ups of any signatures, hallmarks or maker's marks. We respond same day with a preliminary price range.
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Book a Private Appointment
Visit our Braintree, Essex showroom (Unit 20B Lakes Industrial Park, CM7 3RU) or Mayfair, London office (47 Maddox Street). Strictly by appointment only — no walk-ins.
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Specialist Assessment
We test the metal (confirming platinum vs white gold), examine diamond cut and quality, assess pearl type, look for signatures, and compare current market prices. Everything is explained.
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Same-Day Bank Transfer
Accept our offer and receive immediate BACS payment — funds in your account the same day. No commission deductions, no waiting for auction.
Edwardian Jewellery FAQs
Questions from those selling Edwardian period jewellery
Sell Your Edwardian Jewellery Today
Specialist buyers with genuine expertise in the Belle Époque period — free valuations, highest prices, same-day payment.
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Free valuations — same-day payment — no obligation to sell
🏭 Essex Showroom
Unit 20B Lakes Industrial Park
Braintree, Essex CM7 3RU
01376 334 482
By appointment only
🏛️ London Office
47 Maddox Street
Mayfair, London W1S 2PG
01376 334 482
By appointment only
⚠️ Strictly by appointment only — no walk-ins accepted at either showroom