Edwardian Aquamarine Pendant Necklace — Circa 1910
This delicate Edwardian pendant captures the restrained elegance of the early 20th century, when jewellery favoured refined lines and wearable luxury. Made around the year 1910, the piece pairs a light blue 2.95ct emerald cut aquamarine set in a 9ct yellow gold claw mount with a suspended pear shaped 4.20ct aquamarine that gently floats at the end of a slim gold bar. An integral 9ct gold trace link chain completes the design, making the pendant a seamless union of stone and gold.
Edwardian Design and Craftsmanship
The cool, crystalline blue of both aquamarines is wonderfully fresh — a light blue hue that reads as both classic and modern. The clean geometry of the emerald cut gives the top stone crisp, architectural light. Below it, the pear cut introduces a soft, elongated silhouette that catches and diffuses light with graceful movement. Together they form a balanced, understated statement that quietly draws the eye without ever feeling ostentatious.
Aquamarine Gemstones and Setting
Edwardian designs are prized for their simplicity and proportion, and this pendant embodies those principles. Its minimal framework allows the aquamarines to remain the focus, while the warm tone of 9ct yellow gold adds a subtle contrast and wearable warmth. The result is a piece that transcends eras: historically authentic yet perfectly at home with contemporary wardrobes.
Styling and Wearability
Wear it long over a high neckline for evening elegance, paired with a blouse for daytime sophistication, or layered with other fine chains for modern texture. Because of its light palette and slender form, the pendant complements both soft neutrals and stronger colours, transitioning effortlessly from occasion wear to everyday refinement.
Rarity and Historical Character
As an original Edwardian piece of jewellery, this pendant is rare — a one off survivor of a time when jewels were made to be cherished and passed down. Pieces like this, combining two substantial aquamarines in such an elegant arrangement, are seldom found intact and ready to wear.
If you seek a piece that speaks to history while remaining thoroughly wearable today, this Edwardian aquamarine pendant is a compelling choice: subtle in scale, striking in detail, and utterly unique.
Pendant Details
Circa: 1910
Design Period: Edwardian
Gemstone: Aquamarine
Cut: Pear and Emerald
Colour: Light Blue
Pear Aquamarine: 17.00 x 9.00 x 5.70 mm
Pear Aquamarine Carat: 4.20ct
Emerald Cut Aquamarine: 9.30 x 8.20 x 5.40 mm
Emerald Cut Aquamarine Carat: 2.95ct
Metal: 9ct Yellow Gold
Chain: Integral Fine Trace Link
Necklace Length: 50.00 cm
Accompanied by an independent Ian Abeshouse Valuation
