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  Well, here we are at the end of our Edwardian jewelry journey! What a week it's been exploring one of history's most elegant and refined periods in jewelry design. I hope you've enjoyed diving into this fascinating era as much as I have. Let me take you through everything we've discovered together and share some delightful surprises I uncovered along the way. Monday:...

  I've always found it fascinating how world events can completely reshape something as personal as jewelry. Think about the pieces you wear every day: would they have been possible, or even desirable, a century ago? The Great War (what we now call World War I) created one of the most dramatic transformations in jewelry history, marking the end of the romantic Edwardian era...

  The Edwardian era (1901-1914) was a straight-up game-changer for jewelry: it took what was heavy and dark in the Victorian years and spun it into something light, clever, and impossibly elegant. When I look at Edwardian pieces, I can’t help but marvel at how the jewelers of that time pushed the limits of their craft. This post is all about how they did...

Step into the the world of Edwardian Era exquisiteness. A blog post about the Edwardian Era of jewelry. From Nature's touch to its hidden meanings. Peter's Vault Blog

Step into the Edwardian Era, where jewelry became lighter, airier, and more refined. Discover how platinum and pearls took center stage as tradition met innovation, and elegance was all about delicate craftsmanship. See why this period marks a graceful shift from Victorian ornate style to effortless sophistication.

Here’s a quick, friendly recap: we just traveled through Victorian jewelry’s mood swings—sentimental early romance (snakes for eternal love and trembling flowers), the grand, dramatic mourning years with jet and strict etiquette, and the late-century push toward lighter, artful innovation that set new techniques in motion. Two quirky tidbits I love: entire bracelets were braided from a loved one’s hair, and some jewelers tucked...

Discover the Late (Aesthetic) Victorian era (c. 1885–1901), when jewelry turned lighter, more artistic, and surprisingly modern. Designs embraced Japanese-inspired nature motifs, celestial stars and crescents, and delicate work in silver and enamel—all reflecting the era’s changing social attitudes and women’s growing independence. This period is a bridge to 20th-century styles, full of creativity and subtle color, where tradition gave way to bold artistic...