Georgian Chrysoberyl
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
Antique Late 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Coral
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Cluster Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Beryl, 15k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Link Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s European Victorian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Brooches
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque More Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s Victorian Drop Earrings
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Art Nouveau More Objets d'Art and Vertu
Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Brooches
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold
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Antique 1810s British Brooches
Chrysoberyl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Gold Plate
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian More Rings
Chrysoberyl, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian More Rings
Chrysoberyl, Gold
Antique 1780s Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique 1830s Georgian Fashion Rings
Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold
Antique 1810s Georgian Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Gold
Antique 1750s Portuguese Georgian Cluster Rings
Chrysoberyl, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique 1780s Portuguese Georgian Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings
Emerald, Amethyst, Chrysoberyl, 10k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Necklaces
Amethyst
Antique 1770s French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings
Chrysoberyl, Ruby, Rose Gold
English More Rings
Antique 1820s British Georgian Band Rings
Garnet, Turquoise, Chrysoberyl, 22k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Earrings
Topaz, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Link Bracelets
Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Choker Necklaces
18k Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian More Rings
Chrysophrase, 15k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
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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.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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