Victorian Huge Black Dot Paste Horseshoe c. 1880
Located in Stamford, CT
Endless good luck will come with this large European silver and black dot paste horseshoe. The
Other, Sterling Silver
1780s Portuguese Antique Black Dot Paste and Silver Earrings
Located in Aventura, FL
. Period: 18th Century, Antique Metal: Silver Stones: Black Dot Paste Measurements: 3.25 inches (82.6 mm
Silver
$3,950
H 2.63 in W 2.75 in
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. Circa
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
Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Paste Brooch or Pendant with Pink Paste Drop
Located in Stamford, CT
You have heard the phrase this is to die for, apply it to this 19th century French Black Dot Paste
Silver
Georgian Pink and White Paste Pendant c. 1790
Located in Stamford, CT
You have heard the phrase this is to die for, apply it to this 19th century French Black Dot Paste
Sterling Silver
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. Crafted
Antique Georgian Silver Gold Paste shoe buckle
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding Antique Georgian c.1800 Silver and Black dot paste shoe buckle with engraved Rose
Gold, Silver
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
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Black Dot Paste Cluster Ring, 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
"gemstones" are made from leaded glass and faceted to resemble precious gems. Black dot paste has a small
15k Gold
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
Silver, Gold
Antique Curved Black Dot Paste Triple Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
curved line design of these earrings is rarely seen. The black dot at the center of each paste was meant
18k Gold
Antique Eighteenth Century Portuguese gold Paste Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Portuguese marquis shaped ring set with clear black dot pastes in 18K yellow gold and
18k Gold
Antique Silver Portuguese Paste Pendant, 18th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
From my personal collection, a pendant brooch of Black dot paste of every shape and size is set in
Sterling Silver
18 kt Gold French Wedding Cross and heart
Located in Stamford, CT
design, beautiful lace-like gold and black dot paste are a tour d' force of jewelry design. The jewel
Antique Paste Cluster Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Queen Anne "black dot" paste cluster earrings set in silver. The earrings date
Silver
Georgian Black Dot Paste Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Black Dot Paste Pendant from the late 18th Century. Originally born as a jeweled slide for
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
Sterling 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. It is a conversion
9k Gold, Silver
Cherub Locket Pendant 19th Century French Black Dot Paste Silver En Grisaille
Located in New York, NY
En Grisaille, and set in a silver setting with magnificent Black Dot Paste stones. The early antique
Sterling Silver
Georgian Black Dot Paste and Silver Antique Spinning Flower Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
most likely constructed from silver. It features a large 3D flower design set with hand-cut, black-dot
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
15k Gold
Lovely Georgian Paste Articulated Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant black dot pastes are used in this articulated 3 part pendant which has been strung on a
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
Georgian Period Cushion Cut Paste Earrings, circa 1830
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Everybody's favorite fun shape and size earrings, the cushion cut, black dot paste drops are
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
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. The dangling tear drop is
Silver
Antique Georgian White Paste Navette Pendant "Love Unites Us"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
vivid royal blue; a border of black dot paste gemstones, cushion cut; and a central plaque with the
9k Gold, Silver
Georgian Earrings Black Dot Paste Flower Silver Gold Cluster Antique Studs
Located in London, GB
metals such as gold and silver. With their distinctive black dot culets, these dainty flowers are a
Other, Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Paste Silver Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding Georgian c.1800s Silver and hand cut, foil backed black dot Paste RIVIERE Necklace
Gold, Silver
Georgian Silver Colorless Paste Foliate Brooch
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
dot’ paste was masterfully crafted. The rounded, closed back settings and quality of black dot stones
Silver
Antique Silver Black Dot Clear Paste Cross Pendant, Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Rottedam, NL
jewelry. This particular type of foiling technique is known as the ""Black Dot"", where the foil was
Sterling Silver
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Diamond 1.5" Fleur de Lis Key Pendant Necklace 16" Metal: Platinum Chain: 16" Pendant: 1.5" long Weight: 6.0 grams Diamond: round brilliant diamonds, carat to...
Diamond, Platinum
$5,564Sale Price|35% Off
1940s Louis Vuitton for Saks New York Leather Cabin Trunk Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The hand...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Mamselle, Betty Carol
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...
$9,970 / set
W 0.91 in D 0.22 in L 3.08 in
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, datin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
$3,985
H 2 in W 1.03 in D 0.44 in Dm 1.03 in L 2 in
Waltham 1886 Riverside Size 0s Hunting Pocket Watch In 18Kt Gold With Diamond
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pocket watch designed by Waltham. Beautiful hunting pocket watch, created in Massachusetts United States by the A.W Waltham Watch Company, circa 1886-1887. This piece is one of the ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Gray Check Fringe Jacket Skirt Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Gray Check Fringe Jacket Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: A/W 1999 “The Overlook” Designer: Alexander McQueen ...
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...
Antique Fernch Floral Diamond Platinum Wedding Tiara
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Floral Design Platinum Diamond Tiara with Detachable Brooch This magnificent French tiara, crafted in luxurious platinum, is a masterpiece of elegance and refinement....
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian 10k gold rose cut diamond earrings centered with 1 large diamond flanked with smaller diamonds in detaled prongs with estimate weight of 1.5 carats back foiled date...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 “Angels & Demons” Medieval Art Royalty Gown Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
From Alexander McQueen’s final collection, this spectacular piece features digitally printed imagery depicting Medieval religious artwork from German painter Stefan Lochner. The artw...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$1,016Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium / Large
Chic 1960s Mademoiselle Canary Yellow Silk Borcade A - Line Dress & Jacket Suit
By MADEMOISELLE
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 60s vintage MADEMOISELLE canary yellow silk brocade A-Line dress and coat ensemble! Dress features a fitted bodice with a bell shaped skirt. Gold metallic embroidery detail at w...
$66,281
W 1.13 in L 18.9 in
Antique French Ch. Fontana & Cie Diamond Tiara Necklace Silver Upon Gold, c 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique, French, diamond fringe tiara necklace, by Ch. Fontana & Cie, with the front section comprising a fringe of graduating pendants, linked at the top with rose-cut diamonds, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
CHANEL suit pink jacket and dress S/S 1996
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL S/S 1996 Suit pink tweed wool jacket and dress 90% wool 10% nylon Lining: 100% silk Size FR 42 Made in France Excellent conditions Flat measures Jacket: Length cm. 49 ...
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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