Georgian Mourning Ring
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Band Rings
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century More Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Georgian Band Rings
Yellow Gold
Antique 1810s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Enamel
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings
Crystal, Pearl
Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1770s Georgian Engagement Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s English George III Band Rings
15k Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings
Gold-filled
Antique Early 1800s Cocktail Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s Georgian Fashion Rings
Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Antique 1810s Georgian Band Rings
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Enamel
Antique 1830s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s English Georgian Fashion Rings
Gold
Antique 1770s Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s Band Rings
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s British Georgian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Rings
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Dome Rings
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s Engagement Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Band Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Signet Rings
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Band Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s British Georgian Band Rings
Rose Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1770s British Georgian Signet Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s British Georgian Band Rings
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1770s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Victorian Fashion Rings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s British George III More Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century American Georgian Fashion Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique 18th Century British Rococo Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1840s European Victorian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Engagement Rings
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Signet Rings
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary George III Band Rings
Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian More Rings
Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique 17th Century British Georgian More Rings
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique 1750s British Georgian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1770s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1730s Georgian Band Rings
Crystal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Enamel, Gold
Antique 17th Century British Georgian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s British George III More Rings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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How Much is a Georgian Mourning Ring?
A Close Look at Georgian Jewelry
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.
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mourning ring is used to memorialize a loved one who recently died. The practice of wearing memorial jewelry in this way began during the Victorian era in England. Today, some people wear antique mourning rings purely for fashion. Shop a collection of mourning rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022During the 18th and 19th centuries, mourning rings were worn on the pinky finger. When the jewelry came back into fashion in the 1930s and 40s, the tradition of displaying a mourning ring on the fifth finger continued. Today, people may opt to wear the rings on any finger. You'll find a variety of mourning rings on 1stDibs.