Seal in the Form of a Lion, Chelsea, circa 1755
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A porcelain seal in for the form of a seated lion. With original gold mount, loop, and semi
Porcelain
Georgian Chelsea Porcelain Miniature Fob Seal of Masked Man in Tri-Corner Hat
Located in Baltimore, MD
Original eighteenth century Chelsea Seal in the form of a grotesque figure of a black masked man
C1745 "Lady Dancing", Chelsea Factory Porcelain Seal, Charles Gouyn Period
By Charles Gouyn
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given
C1745 Chelsea Porcelain Seal of a Nun, "Amour Spirituel", Charles Gouyn Period
By Charles Gouyn
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given
C1745, Chelsea Porcelain Seal Seated Cupid with Spy-Glass, Charles Gouyn Period
By Charles Gouyn
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given
Antique Porcelain Chelsea Seals
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique English Chelsea / St. James porcelain seal fobs. Beautifully modeled in various forms many
Carnelian, Gilt Metal
C1745, Chelsea Porcelain Seal Cupid "Je Vous Coffre", Charles Gouyn Period
By Charles Gouyn
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given as
18th Century Georgian Derby Chelsea "Lying Lion" Porcelain Seal Fob
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features a
Sold
H 1.42 in W 0.67 in D 0.52 in
Antique 18th Century Derby Chelsea Cupid with Bow Porcelain Fob Seal
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features
15k Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.71 in
Antique 18th Century "Dalmatian" Chelsea / St James Porcelain Seal Fob Pendant
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly lovely Chelsea / St. James porcelain seal fob modelled as a dalmatian. The dog is
Carnelian, 15k Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.59 in D 0.46 in
18th Century Derby Chelsea Cupid Holding a Bottle Porcelain Fob Seal Pendant
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features
Carnelian, 15k Gold
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H 1.12 in W 0.63 in D 0.53 in
18th Century Derby Chelsea Porcelain “Cupid Caressing Dog” Fob Pendant
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features
Agate, 9k Gold
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H 1.17 in W 0.61 in D 0.58 in
18th Century Derby Chelsea “Lady and Dalmation Puppy” Porcelain Fob Pendant
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features a
Agate, 9k Gold
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H 1.4 in W 0.76 in D 0.62 in
18th Century Derby Chelsea “Cupid on Pedestal with Hearts” Porcelain Fob Pendant
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features
Agate, 9k Gold
Chelsea Fob Seal, Cupid and His Arrows, Gold Mounts, circa 1760
By Chelsea Porcelain
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Chelsea seal, modelled as cupid with his quiver on his back, seated on a green tree stump. Gold
Porcelain
18th Century Derby Chelsea "Mother Hen" Porcelain Fob Pendant
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features a
Agate, 9k Gold
Antique 18th Century Derby Chelsea Agate Gold Swan Fob Pendant
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features a
Agate, 15k Gold
Sold
H 1.32 in W 0.62 in D 0.49 in
18th Century Derby Chelsea “Cupid on Tree-stump with Mug” Porcelain Fob Pendant
By Chelsea-Derby
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An original 18th Century porcelain Derby Chelsea period fob seal. This particular piece features
9k Gold
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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