Georgian Necklace Enhancers
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.
1750s English Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1780s French Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Garnet, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Australian Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Swiss Georgian Necklace Enhancers
18k Gold
1870s British Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
2010s American Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 24...
Late 20th Century Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Garnet, Gold
Early 20th Century French Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Italian Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Mixed Metal
Late 19th Century European Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Gold, 15k Gold
2010s Unknown Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Pearl, Topaz, Natural Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Garnet, Citrine, Mixed Me...
2010s American Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
1830s British Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1760s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Agate, 15k Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold, 9k Gold
1810s Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1850s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1830s British Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Amethyst, Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1810s Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
10k Gold
Early 20th Century British Georgian Necklace Enhancers
22k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold