Georgian Desk Accessories
Georgian jewelry is named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). A slew of beautiful pieces were produced during the period, and today antique Georgian rings, necklaces and other accessories are coveted by fine jewelry collectors.
There are certain features that distinguish jewelry from this era, including the fact that pieces from the 18th and early 19th centuries were handmade (so don’t let the absence of a maker’s mark lead you to believe otherwise). Antique Georgian jewelry also has a certain “look.” It’s a bit gray because stones were often set in silver, and because stonecutting techniques were not as advanced as they are today, the gems do not possess the level of sparkle to which we have become accustomed.
Intricate metalworking techniques such as repoussé (the hammering of metal into ornate designs) and cannetille (a method of working the gold wire to make it look woven) allowed goldsmiths to really flex their muscles. These gold pieces, either on their own or combined with gemstones, made for highly original and dramatic jewelry. The era also saw pieces with ornately woven strands of human hair.
Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. These were often cut in the shape of a cabochon or teardrop. It was fashionable to combine garnets or rubies with seed pearls. In Georgian diamond rings, popular cuts for diamonds included rose, old mine and table. Around the 1780s, paste jewelry, or hand-cut glass on foil, was used to imitate diamonds.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
18th Century European Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
1960s English Vintage Georgian Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
18th Century British Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Agate, Rose Gold
1810s English Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Georgian Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Georgian Desk Accessories
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Desk Accessories
Onyx
Early 20th Century French Georgian Desk Accessories
Silver, Enamel
1930s French Vintage Georgian Desk Accessories
Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze
19th Century Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Agate, Carnelian
2010s Georgian Desk Accessories
1960s French Vintage Georgian Desk Accessories
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Desk Accessories
Crystal, Gold, Bronze
1970s Italian Vintage Georgian Desk Accessories
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Japanese Georgian Desk Accessories
Jade, Bronze
Early 1900s British Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Carnelian, 9k Gold
1830s French Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Bronze
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Citrine
Early 20th Century British Georgian Desk Accessories
Silver
1810s British Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Gold, Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Agate, Silver
18th Century British Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Silver
1740s British Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Pinchbeck
1820s British Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Mid-19th Century French Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
18k Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
22k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Carnelian, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Desk Accessories
Stainless Steel