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.
Early Colonial Painted Miniature Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful handmade 18kt Yellow Gold Filigiree Bracelet made of Rosettes and spirals and solid gold backs. Truly a magnificent piece of work. Miniatures are painted on vellum wit...
Mid-Century Yellow Gold Dog Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's handmade triple spiral link 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with five detailed dog charms; retriever, setter, shepherd, co...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3D Poodle Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's five poodle 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with four 3D and one 2D highly detailed different poodle charms. Triple spiral link bracelet with original textured spring r...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sport Motif Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Sport Motif 14k yellow gold charm bracelet. Ballet shoes, lady golfer, bowler, ice skated, riding boot and cap charms. 7.5 inches in length. 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 13...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.00 Carats Oval Amethyst Yellow Gold Filigree Filigree Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Amethyst Filigree bracelet. 6 large warm oval amethyst bezel set amethysts totaling 27.00cts, set in 14k yellow gold with oval beauti...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Charm Link Bracelet - The modern design link bracelet can be worn with or without charms. The bracelet measures...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charm Bracelet in 18 Karat in 3 Golds Leaves Pattern
Located in Paris, FR
Bracelet Charm 3 golds 18 carats with leaf pattern Double chain in yellow gold holding different kinds of tree leaves in different colors of gold (white, pink and yellow) 18 carats. ...
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990's 14k Rose Gold Wide Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Rose Gold Wide Charm Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures .5 inches wide and 8 inches long and features a hidden plunger clasp with a safety latch. The bracelet w...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Frog Link Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold frog link bracelet. Dimensions: 17 cm Lenght / 1 cm Width. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Gold Link Bracelet Enamel Pearl & Engraved Charms
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This exquisite Victorian charm bracelet is crafted in 14k gold, featuring a substantial double link chain measuring approximately 7 inches in length and secured with a classic box cl...
14k Gold
$10,000 / item
Charm Bracelet
Located in Wailea, HI
Charm Bracelet with pave diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold. with Toggle closure Pave diamonds 3.00 carat total weight Inside Circumference 6.25" Ornament Wid...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Painted Enamel Miniature Gold Locket Bracelet
Located in Chicago, IL
Russian, circa 1840 The 14K gold hollow link bracelet is centered with a locket medallion painted with an enamel miniature of an angel embellishe...
Art Nouveau Antique Turquoise Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A classic piece for the Art Nouveau era in the early 1900’s, this sweet bracelet features 4 pieces of fine sky blue turquoise. Hand made in 14k yellow gold with detailed filigree des...
Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Calibre Sapphire White Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Art Deco filigree hinged link sapphire and diamond bracelet. Set with one European cut diamond and two deep blue calibre cut Sapphires. 7 inches in length. Circa 1940. 2 Marquise s...
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Carnelian Diamond White Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Carnelian diamond filigree 14k white gold bracelet. 5 round full cut diamonds set in 5 translucent brown carnelians. 7.25 inches in length. Circa 1930...
Carnelian, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold
14 Karat White Gold Filigree Diamond Bracelet
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold Filigree Diamond and Faceted Blue Stone Bracelet- This stunning bracelet features one round brilliant cut diamond and two marquis faceted blue stones set...
Diamond, White Gold
Chunky Charm Bracelet Georgian Style Multi Color Gemstones in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Chunky Charm Bracelet Georgian Style Multi Color Gemstones in 18K Yellow Gold This Georgian-inspired charm bracelet in 18k yellow gold features a collection of uniquely shaped charm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Citrine and Amethyst Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold curb link bracelet suspending eleven carved gold Georgian fobs, alternating with citrines and amethysts, in 18k gold. Charms are circa 18...
Citrine, Amethyst, 18k Gold