The Edwardian Period (1901-1914) saw the return to elegance that marked the reign of Edward VII. Jewelry complemented lace, silk and feathers worn by Edwardian ladies. Diamonds abounded, either alone or with colored gemstones, and pearls were very popular.

Edwardian jewelry is characterized by the use of platinum, which facilitated delicate filigree work fashioned to resemble fine lace. Diamonds and pearls set in platinum were favored for their white-on-white color scheme, and sense of refined elegance and luxury. Sautoirs, or rope necklaces with a pendant at the end, were common during the Edwardian era.

The fashion with upswept hair, high collars for day and low necklines for evening emphasized the head and neck. Pendants and lavalieres were widely worn. Particularly popular was the negligee pendant, consisting of two drops of unequal length suspended from a central jewelry element.