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title: THE ROYAL HISTORY OF EDWARDIAN JEWELLERY
description: Do you know why the Edwardian Jewellery collection is so historical? The Edwardian period was greatly influenced by English King, Edward VII (1901-1910) during his reign as the British Monarch....
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# THE ROYAL HISTORY OF EDWARDIAN JEWELLERY
## THE ROYAL HISTORY OF EDWARDIAN JEWELLERY
[Antique](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/tag/antique) Posted by [Gerard McCabe](https://blog.gerardmccabe.com.au/jewellery-box/author/gerard-mccabe) on 11/09/2018
The Edwardian period was greatly influenced by English King, Edward VII (1901-1910) during his reign as the British Monarch. He was a lighthearted, luxury-loving ruler, infamous for his party-ways and gambling addiction. It is believed his ascendance to the throne brought great social change. It was a time of great opulence, where the wealthy upper class enjoyed extravagant, detailed jewelled creations and lived lives of excess.
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Experts believe that the designs of the Edwardian Era were largely influenced by eighteenth-century jewellery, with many ornamental motifs and seventeenth-century architecture inspiring many of the pieces. Garlands and ribbons, laurel wreaths, bow knots, tassels and lace were brought to life using platinum and precious gems. Many pieces resembled embroidery and fine, delicate, sophisticated jewels were used to resemble encrusted lace. Monochromatic and white pieces were incredibly popular, with scalloped edges common amongst jewellery of the time.
[%20Multiple%20Images%20(10).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&name=(Various)%20Multiple%20Images%20(10).jpg)](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/collection/edwardian/)*
*[Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Circa 1910 | Gerard McCabe Antiques](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/collection/edwardian/)
Edwardian jewellery often featured millegraining, allowing artists to create pieces that were indeed softer and lighter in appearance.
[Edwardian Opal & Diamond Bangle Circa 1910 | Watch Now](https://youtu.be/sYdnAmqrK1k?si=MePxdIa16hkXdhJD)
The delicate fabrics of the haute couture of the time allowed the platinum and diamond creations to complement one another. Favourite motifs were bows, circles, swags and garlands, all in this new delicate style. Many creations were designed to replicate the fluid fabrics of the time, with the lightness and delicacy of each and every piece making them truly breathtaking from every angle.[](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/collection/edwardian/)
[Edwardian Antique Jewellery Collection | Gerard McCabe Antiques](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/collection/edwardian/)
The 1910s saw women’s necklines change, with little room for pins and brooches. Many saw simple chains, suspending a delicate pendant or gemstone, whilst others were often circular with garland and geometrical motifs. Many women chose to rework long ropes of pearls or beads completed by generously fringed tassels, and wrap in excessive proportions around the neck. Long chains also made a fashionable appearance, with many hair-fine platinum links and pearls, or spectacle-set gems worn full length, past the waist.
[](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/collection/edwardian/)
[Edwardian Style Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Circa 2000s | GerardMcCabe Antiques](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/collection/edwardian/)
Earrings also found their dominance in the circles of the upper class, with long glittering creations, featuring miniature garland-style wreaths and articulated centre stones in abundance. Many elements were present in these creations, including platinum openwork, an array of glistening diamonds and millegraining. Many were designed to ensure that a natural movement and sway were present, to be in keeping with the lighter, flowing garments. [](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/collection/edwardian/)
[Edwardian Sapphire and Diamond Bangle Circa 1910 | Gerard McCabe Antiques](https://www.gerardmccabe.com.au/collection/edwardian/)
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