Types of Edwardian Era Jewelry: Edwardian Bracelet
During the Edwardian era brooches were a popular form of jewelry. Often they were worn in multiples. Insect and animal brooches were the most popular and new motifs were developed that reflected the physical activities women started pursuing during this time. Brooches sometimes took the shape of fox heads, horseshoes, golf clubs and riding crops.
The traditional Edwardian bracelet was also popular, either worn singly or in multiples. The knife edge technique was often used to make jewelry pieces that were lightweight and were typically set with stones. Unlike other vintage jewelry bracelets, spring bracelets are typically too small for modern individuals to wear. Spring bracelets were designed to open wide and fit tightly on the wrist. Other types of Edwardian bracelet styles include bangles and chain bracelets that were set with gems and these can still be found today.
Other important accessories of the time and popular among collectors today include hatpins, watch fobs and stickpins. Hatpins were necessary for women during the Edwardian era in order to secure large hats. Watch fobs were found in abundance during the Edwardian era and can often be worn today as pendants or charms. Stickpins came in a wide variety and are often collected at miniature works of art today. All of these accessories were often made from base metals with faux gems, precious metals or real gems.
Today you can easily find Edwardian era jewelry in a variety of different styles. Costume jewelry is often made from beads, gold and silver plates, glass, brass and other materials. From the Edwardian era styles didn't change until the beginning of World War I. However, at this time styles changed drastically as the world also changed. As a result the Edwardian style has yet to come back in popularity. Today the only types of Edwardian jewelry are found in antique stores and the style isn't replicated in modern jewelry.
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