Antique Georgian Black Dot Solid Silver Paste Brooch 1820s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and deeply romantic Antique Georgian Black Dot Silver Paste Brooch from the 1820s.
Antique Georgian Black Dot Solid Silver Paste Brooch 1820s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and deeply romantic Antique Georgian Black Dot Silver Paste Brooch from the 1820s.
Magnificent Large Antique Georgian Regency Period Black Dot Paste Turban Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb antique Georgian Regency period black dot paste and silver turban ornament brooch.
Silver
Georgian Glitter in Black Dot Paste Ear Drops
Located in Stamford, CT
Light will catch the gold flashes in the foiled paste of these gorgeous Georgian earrings c. 1820. They are cupped in silver. The sparkle is bright. The romantic touch when you wear ...
Sterling Silver
Georgian Black Dot Paste, Silver and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant holds black dot paste. The paste is set in silver and the back of the pendant is modelled in 9carat gold. Heart Diameter: 17x18mm Weight: 3.4g
Silver, Gold
Antique Black Dot Paste Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold black dot paste Georgian cluster ring set in silver and 18K gold will make a statement wherever it is worn.
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Black Dot Paste Cluster Ring, 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
Black dot paste is considered to be a hallmark of very fine quality paste.
15k Gold
Antique Curved Black Dot Paste Triple Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
The curved line design of these earrings is rarely seen. The black dot at the center of each paste was meant to look like the dot that can be seen at the center of diamonds, and blac...
18k Gold
Georgian Black Dot Paste Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Black Dot Paste Pendant from the late 18th Century.
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Black Dot Paste Flower Earrings, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful pair of Antique, late Georgian era black dot paste flower earrings. Sweet little flowers, set with clear paste stones all in a closed back sterling silver collet setting.
Sterling Silver
Georgian Black Dot Paste and Silver Antique Spinning Flower Brooch
Located in Wilmslow, England
A Short History... In the Georgian era, a black dot was often painted onto the culet of a paste stone to give an impression of depth.
Silver
Antique Georgian Black Dot Paste Cluster Ring, Silver and 9k Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Georgian era black dot paste cluster ring is delicately charming.
9k Gold, Silver
Georgian "Black Dot" Paste Cross Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool Georgian cross pendant, set with white paste stones with "black-dot" open culet accents.
15k Gold
18th Century Georgian Black Dot Paste Earrings
Located in Sale, Cheshire
These antique solitaire earrings are old. Really, really old. Set with highly domed black dot paste gemstones, foil backed to enhance their brightness, they were made in the 18th Cen...
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Black Dot Paste Brooch and Pendant in Silver
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a lovely Georgian black dot paste brooch with tear shaped drop.
Silver
Antique Georgian Black Dot Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
I am Superb quality, the best bright white I have seen, have a central round paste of approximately 1.5 cts surrounded by 2.25 cts of round pastes in each earring set in 15 kt gold. ...
15k Gold
Georgian Earrings Black Dot Paste Flower Silver Gold Cluster Antique Studs
Located in London, GB
With their distinctive black dot culets, these dainty flowers are a lovely example.
Other, Gold, Silver
Antique Silver Black Dot Clear Paste Cross Pendant, Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Rottedam, NL
It was commonly used in Georgian and Victorian era jewelry. This particular type of foiling technique is known as the ""Black Dot"", where the foil was darkened in the center to add ...
Sterling Silver
$60,400Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.19 in D 0.28 in L 8 in
84.76 carats Emeralds & Yellow Rose Cut Diamonds Necklace & Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald Drop Necklace set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The combined weight of the Emeralds is 84.76 carats. The Emeralds are natural. ...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Betty Carol, Mamselle
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$12,408
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
$1,780Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Large
1960s Jean Patou Vintage Wool Jacket + Skirt Suit Ensemble with Faux Fur Trim
By Jean Patou
Located in Sparks, NV
Completely amazing vintage 1960s Jean Patou black wool jacket and skirt ensemble with faux fur trim and gold studs. Incredible tailoring and construction and chic enamel buttons. Ful...
Crescent Moon Brooch with 4.5ct Old Cut Diamonds, circa 1900's
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: XX century Dimensions: 2.90 x 2.80 cm Carats: 4,50 total cts Weight: 5,75 gr This brooch dating back to the beginning of the 20th century stands out for the presence of bril...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Black satin evening slip dress CHRISTIAN DIOR
By MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI, Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black satin evening slip dress with silk chiffon lining. The black chiffon lining is visible on the top edge and bottom edge. Invisible zip on the left side + hook&eye. SIZE 38/40 (...
1950s Bvlgari Burma no heat Ruby and Diamond Platinum Necklace – SSEF Certified
By Bulgari
Located in Roma, RM
An extraordinary and highly important Bvlgari necklace dating to the 1950s, crafted in platinum and showcasing a spectacular display of natural Burma rubies and brilliant-cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
John Galliano for Christian Dior Lace up Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black fine silk dress with stretch from Christian Dior. It has a scoop neck front and back with intricate lacing starting at one shoulder crossing the front and back wrap...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white satin beaded evening dress. Tulle and acetate petticoat. Boned bustier. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. size 38 (FR) M
1990s Richard Tyler Couture Size 6 Cranberry Red Burgundy Sequin Vintage Gown
By Richard Tyler Couture, Richard Tyler
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal 90s RICHARD TYLER COUTURE cranberry red / burgundy / maroon fully sequined and beaded silk chiffon evening dress! Features thousands of vibrant hand-sewn sequins and beads...
$2,373Sale Price|30% Off
Certified Natural diamonds Drop Pearls sterling silver tiara head accessory band
Located in Delhi, DL
This Vintage tiara is a symbol of beauty and self-love. It is handmade with Natural rose cut diamonds and Pearls in sterling silver. Diamond- Rose cut diamonds Diamond color- White ...
Diamond, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Cotton striped bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER JEANS
By Gaultier Jeans
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Cotton striped bustier dress with branded snap closure on the middle front. Pocket on both side with bow and eyelet. Smocks on the side of the bust. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
$1,295
Size: 46 / US 10
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
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.
The rarity of this beautifully preserved matched set cannot be overstated.
From diamonds to glass, gold to iron, get to know the stories behind the materials and techniques that defined the jewelry of this era.
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