Edwardian Era Jewelry
Edwardian era jewelry characteristics. Courtesy of a private collection diamonds.
Estate Jewelry Platinum Edwardian Era Diamond Ring
The victorian era spanned queen victorias rule of england from 1837 until 1901.
Edwardian era jewelry. The edwardian era was a time of both continuity and change. Named after king edward of england the edwardian era encompasses engagement rings wedding bands and other jewelry dating from 1900 1915. With its feminine yet chic and surprisingly modern lines antique edwardian jewelry remains one of the most popular well represented eras in our collection.
King edward vii after whom this period of jewelry history is named reigned over england for only nine years yet the style of jewelry known as edwardian was created roughly between 1890 and 1920. This defined edwardian era jewelry and its still is extremely popular with modern designers. The edwardian era gained the name belle epoque which stands for the beautiful era and we believe that this is partially attributed to the beauty of the jewelry of this time.
Edward was queen victorias sonthe namesake of the victorian era. The romantic period from 1837 to 1861 the grand period from 1861 to 1880 and the aesthetic period from 1880 to 1901. The art nouveau movement began at the end of the victorian era in 1890 and lasted through the edwardian era until 1910.
Diamonds silver gold and tortoise shell sparkle in this period tiara. Edwardian rings are among our most eye catching choices for engagement especially for those who love detailed filigree intricate patterns and the cigar band style. Take a step back in time to the edwardian era 1900.
With the current popularity of period piecesfueled in part by films and shows like the great gatsby and downton abbeythere is a rising interest in vintage fashion and jewelrythe edwardian period lasted from 1900 to 1915 when england was flush with power and wealth. The edwardian era or edwardian period of british history covers the brief reign of king edward vii 1901 to 1910 and is sometimes extended to the start of the first world war. The heightened popularity of metals and in turn the gained knowledge of metal fabrication led way to the development of platinum.
Although the 20th century was beginning the culture of victorian times had not completely receded and jewelry was still designed to convey femininity and decorum. Art nouveau jewelry is characterized by elegant sweeping lines designed to evoke the movement of water or clouds. During this time a middle class began to emerge sparking a demand for jewelry in the mass market.
The death of queen victoria in january 1901 marked the end of the victorian era. The era is usually divided into several subsections. Edwardian jewelers preferred simple classic motifs and palettes able to highlight a gemstones inherent beauty.
It was heavily influenced by both nature and japanese art. Her son and successor edward vii was already the leader of a fashionable elite that. Edwardian jewelry has always been known for its elegance particularly in its understated yet feminine design.
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