![]() Edwardian Platinum and Pearl Cufflinks![]() Edwardian Opulence! |
Jewelers of the Edwardian period (1900 to 1915) were masters of creating opulent, richly detailed jewels within a small space. These cufflinks are a wonderful example.
Reeded platinum rims surround carved mother of pearl spirals. At the center is a small pearl set in a milgrained platinum collet. The perfect balance of elegance and opulence.
![]() The backs of the cufflinks are well crafted in 18kt gold. A sturdy five-link gold chain connects the tops. Edwardian jewels often have platinum tops and gold undersides. This practice is a holdover from the Georgian period (1714 to 1830) when diamonds were often set in silver and backed with gold.
![]() Each of the backs is stamped with the purity of the gold and platinum ("18ct & Pt"). The cufflinks come with a bit of provenance. They are accompanied by the original jeweler's box. These cufflinks were originally sold around 1900 by F. Winterbottom, a watchmaker and jeweller, in Oldham, England.
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Name: Edwardian Opulence!
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