Georgian Amethyst Earrings
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Beryl, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Coral
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1870s British Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Turkish Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique 1860s Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Link Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Victorian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s Unknown Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Georgian Drop Earrings
Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s French Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold Plate
Antique Early 19th Century George III Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Dangle Earrings
Other, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown George V Link Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
English Chain Necklaces
Antique 1830s British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique 1820s British George III Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1850s Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
Antique 1820s British George IV More Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Silver
1990s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Earrings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Dangle Earrings
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century English Georgian Hoop Earrings
Rock Crystal, Amethyst, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Necklaces
Paste
British More Necklaces
Aquamarine, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian More Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Aquamarine, 15k Gold
Georgian Amethyst Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
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A Close Look at Georgian Jewelry
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.
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