Geiss Berlin Iron Leaf Necklace
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
This necklace of weightless and graceful leaves is a magnificent example of the genre. It was made by Geiss for the German people during the Napoleonic campaign and is pictured by Wi...
Geiss Berlin Iron Bracelet c. 1800 Signed
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
This lush Berlin Iron Geiss Bracelet c. 1830 completely original.
19th Century Geiss Berlin Iron Chandelier Earrings
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Berlin Iron earrings are jewels so rare that they are to be see in the great museums of the world. Created in the early 19th century during the Napoleonic invasion of Germany, jewelr...
Berlin Iron
Rare Geiss Berlin Iron Girandole Vine Leaf Necklace
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Geiss was one of the few Berlin Iron jewelry masters to stamp his name on his work.
Berlin Iron
Antique Rare Wide Berlin Iron Bracelet by Geiss
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
It is an extraordinary object of history that is more exhilarating when on the wrist. Made by Geiss, though not signed, (he did not sign all his jewelry) the bracelet is verifiable ...
Berlin Iron
The Ultimate Berlin Iron Bracelet Signed by Geiss
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Actually marked by the Geiss factory, not attributed, this bracelet is one of the rare finds of Berlin Iron.
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron Earrings
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Frilly, spiky Berlin Iron earrings were made by Geiss during the Napoleonic wars.
Berlin Iron
Berlin Iron Bracelet Made by Geiss
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
All the wonder of Berlin Iron can be seen in this pristine early 19th century bracelet made by Geiss, one of the few prolific Iron jewelry makers whose attributes we recognize.
Berlin Iron
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron and Onyx Earrings
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Geiss round, scrolling vines are the top section of these Berlin Iron earrings c. 1820.
Onyx, Berlin Iron
Antique Georgian Wide Berlin Iron Statement Bracelet
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Completely original, certainly dramatic, with a floral motif on each link carried though the entirety including the multi level clasp, this Berlin Iron Bracelet c. 1820 is a singular...
Berlin Iron
Grace the Neckline in Georgian Berlin Iron Garlands
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
From the early early 1800's, during the Franco Prussian War, Cameos of famous men were framed in gold and linked to iron chains that fell gracefully on the neck in garlands. The gold...
Berlin Iron
The Ultimate Berlin Iron Bracelet by Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Actually marked by the Geiss factory, not attributed, this bracelet is one of the rare finds of Berlin Iron where the maker is known.
The Perfect Pair of Berlin Iron Bracelets
Located in Stamford, CT
We offer a pair of Berlin Iron Bracelets c.1830 attributed to Johann Conrad Geiss.
An Art Unto Itself: Antique Berlin Iron Bracelet
Located in Wimberley, TX
A large and magnificent three-dimensional naturalistic flower motif medallion with its ornate Gothic revival details finishes the piece and although unsigned, this is a common design...
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron and Onyx Earrings
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Geiss round, scrolling vines are the top section of these Berlin Iron earrings c. 1820.
Onyx, Berlin Iron
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron and Onyx Earrings
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Exotic Geiss round, scrolling vines are the top section of these Berlin Iron earrings c. 1820.
Onyx, 15k Gold, Berlin Iron
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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