Antique Edwardian Platinum Peridot and Pearl Swag Brooch

A graceful Edwardian brooch designed in the refined swag style, delicately composed of platinum. At the center rests a square-cut peridot of lively green hue, accented by diamond-set foliate scrolls that extend outward with naturalistic elegance. From either side drape three garland-like chains of seed pearls, culminating in a floral drop motif set with a round peridot surrounded by pearls. Swag brooches, also known as garland or festoon brooches, were highly fashionable in the Edwardian period (circa 1901–1915). Their light, airy construction—often employing platinum for its strength and delicacy—allowed jewelers to capture the look of draped fabric or classical festoons in gemstone form. The use of pearls emphasized purity and femininity, while colored gemstones such as peridot added a fresh, luminous quality much admired at the time. This brooch exemplifies the elegance and technical mastery of Edwardian jewelry design: refined, romantic, and perfectly suited to the light fabrics and graceful fashions of the Belle Époque era.