Georgian Chrysoberyl Earrings
Antique 1830s Georgian Dangle Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique 1780s Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Earrings
Topaz, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Blue Diamond
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Link Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century French Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s German Jugendstil Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Sterling Silver, 10k Gold, Vermeil
20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Bangles
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold
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.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.