Georgian Coral Cameo Pendant Necklace 18 Karat Gold Neoclassical Woman
Located in New York, NY
Georgian to Victorian period. The Coral Cameo is exquisite with a beautiful carving of a classical woman
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Hand-Carved Natural Coral Bead Tassel Lariat
Located in Stamford, CT
Each bit of Georgian coral in this lariat has been carved and polished by hand and is buttery soft
Coral
$11,152
W 1.86 in L 2.56 in
Antique Georgian Precious Coral Diamond Cross Pendant Gold Silver 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Georgian Precious Coral and Diamond Cross Pendant, Italian, Early 19th Century. A
Coral, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Coral Cross Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning coral cross formed by tubular reddish-organge pieces of coral, capped with 14k gold
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Coral Necklace with Agate Cameo and Agate Balls, Biedermeier
Located in Berlin, DE
Coral necklace with agate mixture and agate balls This Biedermeier necklace from approx. 1850 is
Agate, Coral
Georgian Gold Chain with a Cross of Carved Coral
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 15 carat gold chain with 11 carved coral beads and a large coral cross pendant made our of five
Coral, 15k Gold
Le Quien Gold and Coral Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A three row coral necklace with a gold filigree lock in the center decorated with a large kite and
Coral, 22k Gold
An 18 Carat Gold and Coral Georgian Parure
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat parure of pineapple cut coral beads, France, early 19th century. weight bracelets
Coral, Gold, Brass
Antique Coral Cameo Filigree Gold Pendant
Located in Chicago, IL
elaborate filigree 18K gold bezel. The bail is a later replacement. The Bay of Naples was famous for corals
Coral, Gold
Antique Georgian Coral Cross Gold Necklace
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A beautiful Georgian Coral Cross comprised of hand faceted beads is detailed in y ellow, green and
Coral, Gold, 18k Gold
Coral Georgian Pinchbeck Chain
Located in Farnham, GB
A beautiful Georgian Pinchbeck chain with a coral barrel clasp. Circa 1820. 62.5cm in length
Coral, Pinchbeck
Antique Coral Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A four strand coral necklace in which approximately 250 beads are faceted and graduating in size
Coral, 18k Gold
Vintage Graduating Genuine Red Coral Bead Strand Necklace Circa 1950s
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
became more popular during the Regency and late Georgian Era (1760 - 1837). Coral necklaces were thought
Coral
Antique Georgian Coral Necklace 18 Carat Gold Heart Locket, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
Georgian jewellery. The wonderful necklace is made up of beautifully engraved Coral pieces held together
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Peridot Old Mine Diamond Pearl Festoon Swag Necklace Antique Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU - BELLE EPOQUE FESTOON NECKLACE WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL ROUND FACETED PERIDOT GEMS SET WITH PEARLS AND AN OLD MINE DIAMOND IN A GORG...
Pearl, Diamond, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000
H 1.38 in W 1.07 in
Coral Enamel Pearl Goddess Cameo Pendant Brooch Necklace Gold Antique Victorian
Located in New York, NY
This is an absolutely stunning and very rare antique Victorian - Belle Epoque Pink and Angel Skin Coral Cameo Pendant or Brooch Pin with a hand carved image of a classical goddess wo...
Coral, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau reproductions. This 18kt yellow gold Angel Of The Morning ring with “plique-à-jour” and “basse taill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Holbeinesque Emerald, Diamond and Pearl Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Holbeinesque emerald, diamond and pearl pendant, to the centre a square-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.75 carats, cross-set with four pearls with trefoil enamelled deco...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$3,000
H 1.14 in W 0.9 in
Art Nouveau Flower Lily Pad Enamel Pearl Pendant Lavaliere Necklace 14K Gold
Located in New York, NY
INDULGE IN A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT WITH THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER AND LILY PAD MOTIF WITH EXQUISITE IRIDESCENT ENAMEL AND ELEGANT NATURAL PEARLS. TH...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Superb Victorian Antique Diamond Pearl Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Truly a special piece from the mid-Victorian era, circa 1865. The large and detailed cross is decorated with lovely scroll motif goldwork on its insides. Four large and chunky old-cu...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Enamel Orchid Flower Pendant Necklace Or Brooch Gold Victorian Art Nouveau
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU LAVALIERE PENDANT OR BROOCH IN THE FORM OF AN ORCHID FLOWER. THE ORCHID IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING WITH THE MOST SPECTACULAR MULTI-HUED LAVEND...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold
Antique 14K Gold & Silver No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Circa 1870-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 14K Gold & Silver No Heat Ceylon Sapphire & Diamond Ring Circa 1870-1890. Ceylon sapphire 11.57 carats Old mine cut diamonds approximately 8 ct tw Accompanied by AG...
Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
$2,000
H 0.9 in W 1.14 in L 16 in
Art Nouveau Orchid Flower OMC Diamond Enamel Necklace 14k Gold Antique
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A GORGEOUS VICTORIAN - ART NOUVEAU PENDANT NECKLACE WITH A BEAUTIFUL GREEN ENAMEL ORCHID FLOWER WITH AN OLD MINE CUT DIAMOND IN THE CENTER. THE FLOWER IS SET IN AN ELEGANT G...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Art Deco Emerald and Diamond Plaque Ring
By Janesich
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco emerald and diamond plaque ring attributed to Janesich, the emerald-cut emerald estimated to weigh 1.8 carats, accompanied by GCS laboratory report, stating to be of Colo...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian aquamarine and gold cannetille suite, the necklace consisting of three emerald-cut aquamarine-set gold links, connected with two oval-cut aquamarine-set clusters, attached...
Aquamarine, Gold
$2,500
H 1.5 in W 1.4 in
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant Necklace and Brooch Star Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous Belle Epoque - Victorian Bohemian Garnet Locket Pendant or Brooch in a stunning star motif. The early oval locket pendant is adorned with three layers of faceted ...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Victorian Garnet Pearl Necklace Flower Bohemian Garnets Antique Belle Epoque
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS 17 INCH ANTIQUE VICTORIAN BELLE EPOQUE BOHEMIAN GARNET AND PEARL NECKLACE WITH FLOWER FLORETS IN THE CHAIN OF SUPERB DEEP RED WINE GARNETS OF THE HIGHE...
Garnet, Pearl, Gold-filled, Silver
$1,895
W 1 in L 1.5 in
3.8 Carat Amethyst Pearl Lavalier Pendant Brooch Antique Victorian 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A STUNNING VICTORIAN EDWARDIAN 3.8 CARAT OVAL FACETED SIBERIAN AMETHYST AND PEARL LAVALIERE PENDANT WITH THE MOST GORGEOUS NATURAL OVAL FACETED AMETHYST GEM SURROUNDED BY A G...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
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.
We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.
Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers.
In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs.
For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone.
Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.