Edwardian Era

The Edwardian period was born when Queen Victoria died and her son Edward became king. During this period, expensive gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies and elaborate designs became highly fashionable.
This era lasted only for a decade, but greatly affected the world of jewelry: new technology allowing faster manufacture of items reduced costs and made jewelry available to more people than ever before. Fine jewelry of the Edwardian era used a lot of Diamonds, white Gold, and Platinum.
Although Platinum had been available earlier, it had been very difficult to work with so the new technology made it more practical for jewelry craft. The lightness of design was also made possible through the use of mill-grain and Invisible settings, as well as by new gem stone cutting techniques.
Necklaces of all kinds were very popular:
- Negligee styles are necklaces, either with two pendants or a necklace without a clasp worn draped around the neck with the ends looped.
- The Sautoir - very long necklace made of beads that fall below the waist; these often have tassels on the ends.
- Lavaliere necklace is one that has a pendant suspended from a thin chain. These are the most common types of necklaces found from this era.
Here are some other distinguishing features of Edwardian Era:
1.Various necklaces, especially popular "dog collar" necklace worn by Alexandria.
2.Great number of diamonds, emeralds and rubies, especially on brooches worn in multiples.
3.Unusual shaped pearls.
4.Sports motifs.
5.Peridot became very popular as King's favorite stone.