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Georgian Drop Earrings

GEORGIAN STYLE

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.

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Style: Georgian
Vintage 1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage Portuguese 2.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These stunning,...
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20th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

Antique Stuart Crystal Silver and Gold Earrings, Georgian, c. 1650.
Located in Aspen, CO
Stuart Crystal silver and gold earrings, c. 1650, Georgian, (King George the Second). These Stuart Crystals, square cut with soft corners, are set in silver with gold wire -which we...
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1650s Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Crystal, Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Drop Earrings, 11.65 Carats, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century diamond drop earrings, with the top pair of old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50ct each, in our opinion the colour is J and our opinion of the cl...
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1810s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique George IV Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Woven Hair Leaf Ornaments
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These drop earrings were handcrafted out of hair and 14 karat gold in 1820 ca. Each earring consists of three spheres. The ends of the woven hair terminate in gold fittings designed...
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1820s European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold

Lovely Diamond and Sapphire Bow-Earrings in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
Traditionally considered as a symbol of love and affection, the bow motif first appeared in jewellery in the 17th century at the French royal court of Louis XIV. In an era when emotions were rarely expressed, wearing bow jewellery...
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20th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Georgian Pink Paste Ear Drops of Rare Size and Color
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovers of Georgian paste rejoice as never before have you seen original pink paste earrings in this grand size. The stones are approximately 10 cts in size. Note the backs and how beautifully they are engraved while silver set and foiled. A rich deep pink is the most sought after color and exactly the color of these rarities. The shepherd hook earwires have been added. All paste earrings began their journey as buttons, decorations sewn into Georgian gowns...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Other, Sterling Silver

Antique Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Amethyst Brooch Earrings Silver Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl amethyst quartz foliate pendant/brooch and drop earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back silver, Portuguese, late 1800s, in a fitted ca...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver

Georgian Early 1800s Cut Steel Statement Drop Antique Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
These beautiful and well preserved examples of cut steel jewellery date from the early 1800s. Condition Report: Very Good - Some darkening to the surface of some of the cut steel ...
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Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Cut Steel

Antique 9ct Gold Georgian Garnet Earrings
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Garnet Earrings 9ct Gold Circa 1820’s Pretty, Georgian drop earrings. Set with flat cut, natural garnets in contrasting colours. The ear wires are a later fitting. Meas...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Spanish Diamond and Gold Girandole Earrings, Circa 1780
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18th century Spanish diamond and gold girandole drop earrings, with rosette tops, with domed centres, with engraved edges, set with a rose-cu...
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1780s Spanish Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

Georgian Boho Old Rose Cut Diamond and Silver Floral Drop Earrings
Located in Berkeley, CA
Georgian Pendeloque Old Rose Cut Diamond and Silver Floral Drop Earrings, Boho style. These antique Pendeloque stunning old rose cut diamond earrings...
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1820s French Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Sterling Silver

Christian Dior 1960s Burgundy Rose Beaded Pearls Crystals Tassel Drop Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior 1960s Burgundy Rose Flower Beaded Pearls Crystals Tassel Drop Clip Earrings, Silver Tone. Very good condition. 100% Genuine. Rare to find. Come with original pouch. ...
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1960s German Vintage Georgian Drop Earrings

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Silver Plate

Coral Cannetille Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Dating from the early 19th century, these gold cannetille pendant earrings are set with coral. Each pendant earring formed of delicate hand fabricated gold...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Coral

GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon (Untreated, Unheated) & Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century Set with two purplish red cabochon pear shape Rubies (Natural Corundum), No indica...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Spectacular Antique Edwardian Gold Silver Paste Drop Earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
This is a spectacular Edwardian period c.1900 Diamond paste (glass) drop earrings in solid Silver mount with a gold hooks. The earrings made in Georgian style. Total drop including h...
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Early 20th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings

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Gold, 9k Gold, Silver

Georgian Diamond Silver and 18 Karat Gold Day and Night Drop Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A gorgeous pair of antique Georgian day and night drop earrings with rose cut diamonds set in 18K yellow gold, and sterling silver! Dating to the late 1700's - early 1800's, this lov...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca English origin Articulate to sw...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver

Georgian 15 Karat Gold For-get-me-not Drop Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A touch of Georgian garnet color comes to you with these drop earrings from the Georgian era. c. 1820. The are set in 15 kt gold with closed foiled garnets...
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1820s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold

Georgian Rare Cannettille Enamelled 18 Kt Torpedo Night/Day earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian to Treasure Marvellous and quite spectacular art work from the Georgian period are these long torpedo night/day earrings, authentic 1800 ca Magnificent Cannetille and granul...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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18k Gold, Enamel

Georgian 5.50 CT Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
A piece of eternity Enchanting pair of Georgian period Diamond chandelier earrings Rare in beauty, timeless treasure Set throughout by a selection of rose cut and old mine cut Diamon...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Gold Reversible Drop Earrings, Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian gold drop earrings, of scrolled floral and foliate design, with reversible, removable pendants, with two different desig...
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1820s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Natural Pearl Flower Bunch Rare Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian to Treasure Quite spectacular in design these antique drop earrings, 18 KT solid gold, hand crafted during the Georgian period , 1820 ca They are of amazing workmanship, the...
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1810s European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Natural Pearl, 18k Gold

Antique French "Milanos" Long Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A French regional design, dating from the first half of the 19th century, these "Milanos" or "Mille Anneaux" pendant earrings are formed of 18K gold...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Floral Earrings, circa 1820
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand pair of Antique Georgian drop earrings from the early 19th Century. Both feature beautiful floral metalwork wrapping around each...
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19th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Pinchbeck

Antique Georgian Night and Day Earrings Pinchbeck in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular pair of antique Georgian night and day earrings from the early 19th Century crafted in pinchbeck and gilded in 18ct yellow gold. The long droppers are chased with a f...
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19th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Pinchbeck, Gold

Antique Georgian 14K White Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Dangling Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian 14K White Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Dangling Earrings. This gorgeous pair of Georgian diamond earrings are crafted in silver and 14k white gold. Th...
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1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold, Silver

MWLC Georgian Style Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Demantoid green foiled drop earrings from the Parisian studios of MWLC. Elegant drop earrings in green pate de verre with inserted foils made in Georgian style, closed settings. The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Drop Earrings

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Gilt Metal

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings. Rare and ravishing Georgian era pair of earrings. Hand fabricated in silver over gold da...
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19th Century European Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Paste Cluster Earrings
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Antique Georgian c.1800 cushion and round cut Paste cluster earrings for pierced ears. The foil backed paste in close back solid silver setting with a...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Important Pear Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
An absolutely superb pair of rose-cut diamond earrings from the Georgian ( 1830s ) era. these incredible earrings are crafted in 9k gold-topped silver and feature a sparkling array o...
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19th Century Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver

Fine Georgian Citrine and Gold Parure
Located in London, GB
A fine Georgian citrine and gold parure, consisting of a necklace, a pair of earrings and a pair of bracelets, the necklace consisting of an oval-cut faceted citrine surrounded by a gold frame of foliate design, suspending three detachable drop-like pendants, each centrally-set with a pear-shaped citrine, all suspended by a double strand of tubular mesh chain with box clasp of similar design, set with an oval faceted citrine, each bracelet with a clasp of similar design, each centrally set with an oval faceted citrine, to a gold mesh ribbon...
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1820s British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Paste Snowflake Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Black dot paste are set in a silver snowflake pattern that sway from your ears in these Georgian earrings. The ear wires are gold. Paste was an art form that dated back to the ancient veneration of glass. It was not an imitation jewel. The paste stones were well faceted and placed in closed back settings that had a thin bit of foil under the stone to capture the light of candles or available daylight. In the Georgian and Victorian periods, royalty had their own paste makers who were so prized that they kept their formulas secret. Napoleon gifted Josephine with a paste parure...
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1820s British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Other, Sterling Silver

Georgian 15kt/Sterling + Rose Cut Diamond Day-to-Night Earrings 2.5ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent pair of Day-to-Night earrings from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, these incredible earrings begin with an elegant floral cluster of 9 Rose Cut diamonds in patinaed collet settings. The cluster secures to the ear with hinged European back-to-front wires, one hand marked with “40". An elegant chandelier of Rose Cut diamonds can be threaded through the European wires, converting the pair from Day to Night, dangling with lovely movement. A total of twenty-one Rose Cut diamonds adorn the addition. Three tiers of three diamonds dangle from the setting, glittering as they catch the light and beautifully frame the face. The diamonds have a collective approximate total weight of 2.5ctw and are held in open-backed settings, allowing light to dance through, enhancing their sparkle. These exquisite versatile earrings would be a spectacular addition to any Georgian collection! The earrings hang an overall 2” in length including the earring wires. The Rose Cut cluster...
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1750s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 18th/19th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum Quality antique late 18th / early 19th century chrysolite chrysoberyl pendant drop earrings in silver and rose gold, probably Portugal, circa 1800. Of elongated and slightly exaggerated outline typical of the period, this design complimented the high hairstyles of the 18th century and would be the perfect jewel for a special event nowadays. Each earring of an openwork design with a navette-shape cluster top suspending a partially-articulated drop-shaped section with floral and foliate motifs and rose gold beading, set throughout with circular, marquise, cushion and calibre cut chrysoberyl stones close-set in silver. These jewels are secured to the top with a lever-back fitting, consistent with the period. Dimensions: 2.6 x 7.2 cm. Gross weight: 26.52g. For a similar pair of Portuguese Georgian chrysoberyl earrings...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold

Pair of Regency Yellow Gold and Topaz Cannetille Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency yellow gold and gemset cannetille earrings, the golden topaz earrings set within three colour gold cannetille work in a foliate s...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Louis Rousselet Faux Emerald Georgian Revival Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet faux Emerald Georgian Revival ear clips. The faceted faux emerald marquise and pear shape glass stones are claw set in antique silver gilt metal. Excellent Condition....
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1930s French Vintage Georgian Drop Earrings

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Emerald, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal

Georgian Enamel Dove Bird Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds Museum Quality
Located in New York, NY
The extraordinary Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Dove Bird Earrings are Museum Quality Jewels which date to the Georgian to Victorian period. The pendant dangle drop earrings have an imag...
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19th Century Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold, Silver

Pair of Georgian Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian diamond pendant earrings, each with a central old-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.7 carats, surrounded by an old-cut diamond cluster, each cluster suspended from a flexible run of smaller old-cut diamonds, all to a diamond-set tops, the diamonds estimated to weigh a further total of 1.5 carats for the pair, all set in silver to a yellow gold mount with yellow gold shepherd hook fitting, circa 1830, measuring approximately 4.3 x 1.3cm, gross weight 4.3 grams. Unmarked tested as silver front, 15ct gold back and 18ct gold hooks. A pair of Georgian diamond earrings...
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Gold Cannetille Day Night Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These antique earrings are light and delicate yet have presence and size when worn. The earrings are made of 18k gold and have exquisite cannetille work from about 1820. Cannetille...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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18k Gold

Georgian Agate and Gilt Drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These earrings hold so much detail. The striped stones are encased in a decorative frame with leaf and orb detail. The earrings are worn using shepherds hooks. Drop From Ear: 50mm ...
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Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Agate, Gilt Metal, Gold

Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet and 15 Karat Cannetille Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet Drop Earrings c.1840s Composition: 15K Yellow Gold and Cabochon Garnets Color: 15K Yellow Gold Handmade
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1840s Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 3.71 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are finely crafted in silver and gold with beautiful diamonds weighing total of 3.71 carat.
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1870s Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Exceptional Georgian Paste Earrings, ex. Lillian Gish
Located in New York, NY
Amazing Georgian paste earrings in the most extraordinary shade of lime green from the early 19th Century. Set in a scalloped 14k gold setting around each stone. Georgian earrings of this quality, scale and color are so incredibly rare. The faceting is exquisite. This pair unfortunately is not perfect. There is a little sliver of glass missing from the top point edge of one of the ear pendants. It is not very noticeable when worn but is visible when closely examined. There is also a chip on oval stone of same earring. The surreal color of the lime green glass paste probably has much to do with the minerals used its manufacture. These are minerals which are obviously no longer used so this color is not replicable. The original fittings have been changed to clips later on. In addition, these come from the collection of actress Lillian Gish...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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14k Gold

19th Century Massive Pinchbeck Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Massive Earrings with high repousse scroll work with floriform embellishments. Lightweight and hollow openwork construction for these amazing, oversized period ear...
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1840s British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Pinchbeck

Georgian Garnet Earrings in 18K Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Georgian earrings composed of 18K yellow gold and cabochon garnets. The garnets are foil backed and the earrings should not be submersed in liquid. They measure 3 1/8 inches long a...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Garnet, 18k Gold

A Pair of Rare Late Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian open-work diamond drop earrings, set with three graduating old brilliant-cut diamonds, the principal pear shaped diamonds weighing approximately 3.5 carats th...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Massive 19th Century Georgian Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Massive and extraordinary early 19th Century Georgian earrings of low carat gold, likely of Italian origins. Elegant swirled cannetille work form openwork decorated pendants are suspended by etched marquise shaped gold links. Large and imposing scale. 3.75" x 2", 1800's Italy. Excellent condition. These earrings are referenced on page 37 in “Georgian Jewellery...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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10k Gold, 9k Gold

Georgian Long Torpedo Turquoise Earrings 10 KT
Located in Napoli, IT
Fascinating pair of long torpedo earrings, Georgian period 1790 circa, solid 10 KT gold English origin Marvelous antique workmanship made with granulation texture throughout and pier...
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1790s English Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Turquoise, 10k Gold

Antique Georgian diamond drop earrings, sterling silver and 9k gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
These antique Georgian rose cut Diamond drop earrings are just so enchantingly beautiful. You can't help but fall in love with this gorgeous pair and the twinkling old rose cut diamonds and their wonderful old charm. The earrings are long length drop earrings, crafted in sterling silver and 9k gold, the two main sections are designed in a floral giardinetti design set with old flat rose cut diamonds, the earrings suspended from 9k gold ear wires. There are two main floral drops and each of these is intercepted with tiny little silver articulated drops which add movement and shimmer. A truly magnificent pair of Georgian era earrings...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese 1770s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum quality antique 18th century chrysolite chrysoberyl pendeloque pendant earrings, Portugal, circa 1770. Each earring of an openwork design with a navette shape cluster top suspending a ribbon-tied bow terminal from which hangs an elongated drop-shaped cluster, pave- and collet-set throughout with circular, marquise, cushion and calibre cut yellowish-green chrysoberyl stones close-set in silver. These earrings are secured to reverse with a lever-back fitting consistent with Portuguese jewels of this period. Later Porto assay mark “old man’s head” (used 1884-1984) for antique artefacts. Dimensions: 7.9 x 2.6 cm. Gross weight: 37.26g. For a similar pair of Portuguese Georgian chrysoberyl earrings...
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1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Drop Earrings

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Chrysoberyl, Silver

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