Den edvardianska eran är uppkallad efter Englands kung Edward VII och syftar på den korta perioden av hans regeringstid mellan 1901 till 1910. Under denna period, smyckeshantverket blomstrade, med många nya stilar och material som kommer in på scenen. Platina blev den gynnade metallen, as it allowed for delicate filigree work without losing its strength and integrity, while diamonds, colorful gemstones and elegant metalwork became the norm.
Jewelry was worn to show rank and wealth, and the jewelry designs were meant to convey power and majesty with their elegance and delicacy. Although the period ended very quickly, effectively dying out with the First World War, it has had a lasting impact with elements of the era influencing vintage and modern designs alike today.