Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Love for Ever Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love Georgian perio...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian "Regard" Acrostic Ring
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Acrostic jewelry came into fashion at the tail end of the Georgian era.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare 18 Karat Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Love for Ever Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love Georgian peri...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Inspired Multi Gemstone Yellow Gold Acrostic "Adore" Ring
Located in London, GB
This very pretty ring hides a secret acrostic message, meaning the first letter of each gemstone spells out a word.
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
Antique Inspired Multi Gemstone Yellow Gold Acrostic "Lucky" Bracelet
Located in London, GB
This lovely bracelet hides a secret acrostic message, meaning the first letter of each gemstone spells out a word.
Multi-gemstone, Chrysophrase, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Yellow Sapphire...
Antique Inspired Multi Gemstone Acrostic Yellow Gold "Dream" Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
This very pretty necklace hides a secret acrostic message, meaning the first letter of each gemstone spells out a word.
Multi-gemstone, Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, Y...
Antique Inspired Multi Gem Acrostic Yellow Gold "Darling" Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
This lovely necklace hides a secret acrostic message, meaning the first letter of each gemstone spells out a word.
Multi-gemstone, Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Jade, Labradorite, Ruby, In...
Antique Georgian Multi Stone Acrostic Ring Spelling DEAREST
Located in New York, NY
A rare early 19th Century Georgian Acrostic ring featuring precious stones, circa 1820.
18k Gold
Georgian Dearest Acrostic Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming multi gemstone cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. All stones used at the front are rounded cabochon with an 'eight cut' diamond at th...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18k Gold REGARD Acrostic Ring, Circa 1830
Located in Altrincham, GB
Popular in the Georgian and Victorian periods, acrostic jewellery used the first letter of each gemstone to convey a secret message or a token of affection.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Acrostic Regard Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional Georgian acrostic ring, the first letter of each gemstone spells out the popular romantic sentiment REGARD.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Acrostic Souvenir Purse Locket Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An astonishing Georgian acrostic locket modelled as a purse. The front has the most wonderful applied flowers, in three-tone gold, and is set with stones to spell out the word SOUVEN...
Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Acrostic "Regard" Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly beautiful antique heart locket, with a gem-set acrostic "Regard" and lovely grape and vine-leaf detailing. The goldwork is superb, with little gold pommels a...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Acrostic Pearl Gemstone Gold Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This impressive antique acrostic ring is set with natural pearls, and first letter of each coloured gemstone spells out the romantic sentiment "regard": ruby emerald garnet...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Acrostic Regard “Key to My Heart” Locket Brooch
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A spectacular, Museum quality, acrostic brooch dating from the early 19th Century. The main body is a beautifully hand-chased gold key, featuring intricate cross-hatched patterns and...
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Georgian Regard Acrostic Ring with Seed Pearls
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This late Georgian gemstone acrostic ring spells the word "regard".
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Regency Period Acrostic "Regard" Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An incredible early 19th Century acrostic locket, dating to the Georgian Regency period.
Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Victorian Pansy REGARD and Fede Ring Circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
Previously, Georgian acrostic jewellery shaped like padlocks with keys or hearts were decorated with gemstone acrostics as an open declaration of love.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Regency Period Acrostic Regard Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A gorgeous Regency Period Heart locket; the first letter of each stone spells out a secret acrostic message: REGARD. The goldwork to the front is exceptional, with applied oak leaf d...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Regency 1820s Georgian 18 Carat Gold Regard Acrostic Brooch
Located in St Helens, GB
A superb Georgian period acrostic Regard brooch. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold throughout.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Acrostic Multigem Regard Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exceptional Georgian acrostic ring, the first letter of each gemstone spells out the popular romantic sentiment REGARD.
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold
Georgian 18 Carat Gold Acrostic Gemstone "LOVE" Pendant
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III 18 carat gold acrostic "LOVE" pendant brooch. The pendant brooch is set with a central line of lapis lazuli, opal, vermeil garnet, and emerald gemstones spelling 'love'....
Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Gold and Enamel Hair Mourning Brooch for Isaac Shakespeare
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georgian gold and enamel hair art mourning pin. Memorializing Isaac Shakespeare (possibly a William Shakespeare descendent). With braided hair behind glass in a worked gol...
14k Gold
$2,760Sale Price|20% Off
W 3.28 in L 3.52 in
France 1810 Georgian Period Rare Oversized Baroque Brooch .830 Silver Quartz
Located in Miami, FL
Fantastic Oversized antique French brooch. A very nice early French piece, created during the Georgian period, around the 1810's. Carefully crafted in solid .830/1000 sterling silv...
Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold
$140Sale Price|70% Off
Vintage gold tone rhinestone key heart designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with rhinestones • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 46 ❤...
19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinarily cool 19th Century "Secret Lover" Brooch with locket fitting. Most likely French in manufacture, this exquisitely crafted brooch is the work of a master jeweler of t...
Turquoise, Freshwater Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian / Early Victorian Gold Garnet Heart Padlock Clasp Pendant
Located in New York, NY
1830-1850 Antique Georgian / Early Victorian Chubby Cabochon Gold Garnet Heart Padlock Clasp Pendant Want to give a gift with meaning? Skip the ordinary! The Georgian & Victorian er...
Garnet, Gold
$135Sale Price|40% Off
Vintage gold tone enamel key dangle charms designer brooch
Located in Palos Hills, IL
DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with enamel • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 56 ❤️❤️ VI...
Cartier Key to My Heart 18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Heart Textured Key Pin Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A Cartier Key to My Heart Brooch A beautiful pin made by Cartier depicting three intertwined heart keys held together by a magnificent Design Signed Cartier 18 karat gold 12 Gram...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian "Regard" Basket Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique 18K gold cannetille basket brooch set across the top with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond. The first letters of the stones spell "regard", a term of endea...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k...
$541Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.76 in L 3.15 in
Coro Craft brooch in the shape of a key with attached lock sterling gold plated
By Corocraft
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A key-shaped brooch with an attached lock designed by Coro Craft in the 1940s in sterling gold plated. Decorated with blue rhinestones and small clear rhinestones. Measurement: Key ...
Citrine, Gold Plate, Silver
$2,041
D 0.59 in Dm 1.06 in L 3.54 in
Stick Brooch Gold 585 Diamonds circa 0.50 Carat Austria Vienna Vintage Made
Located in Vienna, AT
GOLDEN LATE VICTORIAN STICK BROOCH WITH DIAMONDS. MOST PROBABLY MADE IN VIENNA / AUSTRIA (c. 1900). GOLD (14 ct / 585) & DIAMONDS (VINTAGE CUT / 15 larger pieces and various sm...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Trifari Retro Sterling Vermeil Jeweled Key Brooch, Alfred Philippe
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Sterling Vermeil Jeweled Key Brooch by Alfred Philippe from the 1940's with emerald and citrine crystals. 2.6" x .95". 1940's USA. Marked: Trifari with Crown, Sterling Refe...
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Antique 17th-18th Century Diamond Laça Bow Cross Pendant Brooch Portuguese Gold
Located in Lisbon, PT
An important late 17th to early 18th century diamond “laça” pendant-brooch, Portuguese, in 19.2kt yellow gold, set throughout with rose-cut and lasque diamonds in closed-back collet ...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Diamond Gold Anchor Brooch Pin
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1890s The 14K yellow gold brooch / pin is designed as two crossed anchors which are embellished with old European, old mine, and rose cut diamonds, and are accented with three...
Diamond, Gold
Antique Georgian Cut Steal Brass Brooch
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This cut steel brooch is designed as a bouquet of leaves
Brass, Cut Steel
Nettie Rosenstein Sterling Silver Key Brooch
By Nettie Rosenstein
Located in New York, NY
Nettie Rosenstein key brooch circa 1940s of rose gold plated sterling silver, decorated with a rhodium plated sterling Fleur de Lis motif of crystal baguettes and rhinestone pave. E...
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
$2,752
W 0.6 in D 0.24 in L 0.75 in
Antique Georgian Lyra Brooch with Locket Amethyst Gold Glas Musical Instrument
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderful Georgian gold lyre brooch is set with amethysts and has a little locket with a hinged lid. The lyre is the instrument of Apollo. In Greek and Roman Mythology Apollo is...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Tom Ford/Gwyneth Paltrow Iconic Oscar Gown & Cape New!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Super stunning iconic Tom Ford evening gown with matching cape. Identical to the one worn by Gwyneth Paltrow to the Oscars. The gown fashioned of off white silk crepe and lined in...
Victorian Topaz Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Topaz Pendant Brooch set in 10k gold. Simple, elegant design of oval and round sherry colored topazes set into almost invisible crown settings. Behind, a loop on a hinge hi...
Topaz, 10k Gold
ROBERTO CAVALLI S/s 2003 Parrot And Tropical Print Crossback Dress Gown Size S
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
Size S
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
1920s Silver Cobweb Lame Flapper Culottes Dress
Located in London, GB
Tailored to a classic 1920s drop-waist silhouette, this is a rare surviving culottes dress from the earlier part of the flapper era and our oldest ever jumpsuit design! This antique ...
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Final Collection Heels Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size 37 * Tom Ford Era Velvet Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977. Th...
$2,500
Size: please refer to measurements
RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Silver Ball Gown Evening Dress
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage Runway SS00 Silver Grey color This is a tight sexy fit I cannot stress how amazing this looks on Great vintage condition, minor feeling of wear throughout Label...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$600Sale Price|20% Off
Size: X small
Bianchi New York/Boston White Lace High Neck Empire Wedding Gown 1960s X Small
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bianchi New York/Boston, white Chantilly lace, high neck, Empire wedding gown from the 1960s fits a size extra small. A simple and elegant gown in an all over lace design. High neck ...
Samuel Winston Gold and Cream Brocade Evening Ensemble Size Small
By Samuel Winston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Samuel Winston evening ensemble is composed of a gold and cream brocade. The dress features a draped style at the waist which culminates to a bow. There is a zipper closure. The...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002; “Supercalifragilistic” Style...
1875 Dramatic Sleeve & Watteau Back Robe Déshabillé In Victorian Floral Print
Located in Gresham, OR
This garment from 1875 features dramatic sleeve and Watteau-back robe déshabillé with train in a gorgeous Victorian floral printed wool challis. Plunging velvet-trimmed neckline. Stu...
Hermès Orange Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly Pochette
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Orange Veau Doblis Suede Vintage Kelly Pochette Product Details Xupes Ref: MML039 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly Pochette Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [I] Age: 2005 Accompanie...
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Vintage Black Denim Iconic Corset Style Jacket Size 48
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Junior vintage black denim iconic corset style jacket. This jacket features : - Distressed black denim. - Classic collar. - Front button down fastening. - Front l...
auth HERMES blue indigo navy cashmere COLORBLOCK Shawl Scarf
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Colorblock' shawl in midnight blue, royal blue, periwinkle and baby blue herringbone cashmere (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Width 155cm (60.5in) Lengt...
Iconic Yves Saint Laurent "Kiss" Peasant Blouse
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in New York, NY
Iconic and Rare Collector Quality Yves Saint Laurent "Kiss" Peasant Blouse in rayon georgette circa 1971 from the "Liberation" Collection. Vibrant red lip print with drawstring neckl...
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.
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry 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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