Surely you’ll find the exact georgian agate you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from
Gold,
18k Gold and
15k Gold — can elevate any look. Finding the perfect georgian agate may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. Creating a georgian agate has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by
Chelsea-Derby,
François-Désiré Froment-Meurice and
Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are consistently popular. A georgian agate can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 105
Agate versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an
oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
cabochon and
mixed cut alternatives. Finding a georgian agate for sale for
women should be easy, but there are 67 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as
men, too.
Prices for a georgian agate can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $300 and can go as high as $67,951, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,695.
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.