Georgian Silver And Paste Jewelry
Antique 1830s British Georgian Bangles
Silver
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Georgian More Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches
Silver, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Quartz, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Quartz, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1780s French Georgian Link Necklaces
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British George III Dangle Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique 1780s British George III Brooches
Silver
Early 20th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 20th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Brooches
Silver
Antique 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
English Dangle Earrings
Vintage 1960s Pendant Necklaces
Antique 19th Century British Early Victorian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1810s French Georgian Brooches
Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Cluster Rings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Stud Earrings
Antique Early 1800s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Victorian More Jewelry
Silver
Antique 1770s Unknown Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique 1790s British Georgian Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Link Bracelets
Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Silver
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 17th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1780s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique 1790s Georgian Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian Drop Earrings
Gold, Silver, Cut Steel
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Victorian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Silver
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Georgian Silver And Paste Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Georgian Silver And Paste Jewelry?
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.
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