Antique Jewelry: Edwardian Elegance

A PORTRAIT: EDWARDIAN ELEGANCE AND ARTISTRYby Rebekah V. WiseWhen Edward VII ascended the throne in 1901, he and Alexandra set the tone for a wealthy new era known as La Belle Epoque. This new era saw England as a dominant global force, greatly influencing the rest of the civilized world. Based on wealth and not on lineage, this new prosperity was preoccupied with status and luxury and chose