Wednesday 20 November 2013

Jewelry Through the Ages: Edwardian Period



The Edwardian Period began when Edward succeeded his mother, Queen Victoria, as King of England. This period lasted from 1901 to 1910. Edward was a leader amongst the fashionable, with a fondness for art and fashions from Continental Europe. Art in this era was greatly influenced by the development of cars and electricity as well as Art Nouveau.  


http://www.langantiques.com/university/index.php/File:Edwardian_Platinum_Circle_Pin.jpghttp:/www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/52.43.1-.3Characteristics of jewelry from this period include:

  • Expensive gems (diamonds, emeralds, rubies)
  • Elaborate designs
  • Light and delicate


The pin pictured right is an example of Edwardian-style jewelry.

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