$960Sale Price|20% Off
Keishi Pearls Kyanite Rock Crystal Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Certain to appeal to any lover of Georgian era jewelry, this gorgeous necklace has a simple and ladylike appeal.
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Gold Cased Fob Charm Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This exquisite antique Georgian fob pendant features a smooth, polished rock crystal stone set at its base, offering a clear and refined elegance. The fob’s upper layer is meticulous...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Base Metal
Vintage Georgian Style Statement Crystal Droplet Rivière & Earrings Set 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A divine Vintage Emerald Crystal Demi Parure. Inspired by Georgian jewellery designs this beautifully crafted demi-parure comprises a riviere style collar with droplets accompanied b...
Antique Georgian Vine Motif Rose Cut Diamond Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in New York, NY
Exquisitely crafted in gilt metal and 12k gold, this early 19th-century jewelry set features a stunning array of rose-cut diamonds. The intricate design showcases a harmonious blend ...
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, Gilt Metal
Couture Elsa Schiaparelli Baretti Georgian Cannetille Beaded 4Piece Parure c1950
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguished by the tightly coiled style of Georgian-period-inspired cannetille gold wire that decorates the four pieces of this parure, French costume-jewelry designer Lina Baretti...
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Georgian Style White Rock Crystal Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
Made by London jewellers Alexander Quin and designed by world renowned antique jewellery expert Olivia Collings this Georgian style rock crystal riviere is perfectly true to form.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Georgian Style Harlequin Multicolour Rock Crystal Silver Riviere Necklace
Located in London, GB
Made by London jewellers Alexander Quin and designed by world renowned antique jewellery expert Olivia Collings this Georgian style rock crystal riviere is perfectly true to form.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Snake Collar Necklace Rock Crystal in 18 Carat Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian snake collar from the early 19th Century made up of three different shades of brown hair plaited beautifully to create one thick band. The piece is fin...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning Snake Necklace Rock Crystal 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
An exquisite antique Mourning snake necklace from the Georgian era made up of three different shades of lovely brown hair which is plaited beautifully to create one thick strand.
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pearl Gold Mourning Pendant
Located in Madison area, WI
- Georgian Mourning Pendant - c. late 18th century to early 19th century - 12k rose gold, uncultured seed pearls, hair, pinchbeck chain Striking for both its design and its craf...
Natural Pearl, Rock Crystal, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Rock Crystal Riviere Necklace, circa 1800
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite Georgian rock crystal riviere set in 12K gold and silver.
Rock Crystal, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Vermeil Rock Crystal Riviere
Located in Baltimore, MD
Known as a river of light, the rock crystal riviere was the classic Georgian necklace for night time wear.
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Georgian Maltese Rock Crystal Cross in Sterling
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
After years, (they show up rarely) with cheers, we offer a rock crystal maltese cross with clear, brilliant foiled stones. The center stone is black dot in the style of an old mine ...
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Essex Crystal Pendant 18 k Yellow Gold
Located in Mārupe, LV
Essex Rock Crystal Pendant attributed to Georgian/Victorian period (1800s). Mounted in 18 k yellow gold frame. The pendant is created by the Reverse Carving Rock Crystal; front si...
Yellow Gold
18th Century Georgian Garnet and Crystal Heart Locket
Located in Stamford, CT
This late 18th century crowned heart locket is picture perfect; no small feat as it was made more than 200 years ago. Small crowned lockets from the Georgian era are rare. The rock ...
Lily-of-the-Valley Reverse Intaglio Crystal Gold Locket
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold pendant and locket with a Lily-of-the-Valley reverse intaglio crystal, circa 1860, England. dimsensions: 3.5 x 2.5 weight: 11.4 grams
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Georgian Rock Crystal and Gold Riviere Necklace, 15.75"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisite Georgian rock crystal riviere set in silver with a 18k gold mount and an open back.
Rock Crystal, Crystal, Gold
Antique Georgian 18th Century French Enamel Miniature Portrait Paste Pendant
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This miniature portrait pendant is an exceptional and collectable piece of jewelry dating from the late 18th century. It is crafted in metal and is set with giardinetti paste, whic...
Crystal, Base Metal, Enamel
Vintage EFBI Austria Citrine Crystal Necklace & Earrings 1960s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A breathtakingly beautiful Vintage EFBI Austria Necklace with matching droplet earrings. Featuring the most delicate coloured citrine crystals cut in fancy shapes including navettes ...
Antique Georgian Pearl Rock Crystal Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A striking Georgian locket set with heavily graduated natural pearls bordering an oval rock crystal locket front. The back features a hinged compartment that opens to receive a small...
Pearl, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold
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H 0.99 in W 0.99 in
Antique Georgian Essex Crystal Bird Charm, Gold Memento Mori Braided Hair Charm
Located in Rottedam, NL
An absolutely superb and very detailed gem. One of the best Essex crystal memento mori jewels we have seen. An extremely rare and beautifully colored reversed intaglio depicting a v...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 9k Gold
Sold
H 1.11 in W 0.95 in D 0.75 in
Antique Georgian Rock Crystal "L'amour" Rose Gold Spinner Fob Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This cool antique spinner fob is set with a rotating carved rock crystal stone. The crystal is shaped with three large facets: one with an intaglio portrait of the Greek philosopher ...
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Gage De Mon Amitié Rock Crystal Gold Enamel Heart Locket
Located in Sale, Cheshire
This magnificent early Georgian rock crystal heart locket, with white enamelling to the floral top and sides. Already a beautiful thing, this piece has French lettering around the ou...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Rose Diamonds Dress Ornaments
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century emerald and diamond heart-shaped pendant in the form of a witch's heart with crystal locket compartment. Mounted in silver and gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Sold
W 0.91 in D 0.32 in L 1.62 in
Late 18th Century George IV as Prince of Wales Diamond Cameo Pendant
Located in London, GB
The oval pendant set with a paste cameo depicting the young George IV as Prince of Wales within a surround of old mine-cut diamonds with a diamond set bail, mounted in silver and gol...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
Georgian Gilt and Crystal Locket Pendant
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Georgian c.1800 Gilt metal and Crystal locket pendant. English origin. Unmarked. Drop including top rings 26mm (approx 1") Width 20mm Depth 6mm. Wear to the gilt and scratch inside...
Rock Crystal, Gilt Metal
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H 1.11 in W 0.56 in L 0.91 in
Antique Georgian Regency 15ct Rose Gold And Rock Crystal ‘Heart’ Locket
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
Crafted during the 18th century circa 1780, this wonderful piece of history is a must for the serious Georgian jewellery collector or anyone who appreciates craftsmanship of jeweller...
Rock Crystal, Rose Gold
Georgian 15 Carat Gold Rock Crystal and Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A rare true Georgian period pendant, circa 1820. Solid 15 carat yellow gold example. Gold ribbon like design to the top with a circular cluster comprising of large circular rock cry...
Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.5ct Natural Emerald & Tapered Baguette Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Refined Luxury. Timeless Beauty. A Statement of Emerald Elegance. Unapologetically elegant, this statement engagement ring showcases an approx. 2.5ct natural Emerald, glowing with r...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2ct Emerald in Forget Me Knot Style Ring
Located in Brisbane, AU
*Custom design to order * Our showstopper Natural Emerald "Forget Me Knot" ring is smothered in diamonds set in a combination of 22ct yellow gold and platinum Please message ou...
Diamond, Emerald, 22k Gold, Platinum
$2,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.25 in
Etruscan Revival 15k Gold Victorian Large Locket, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Stunning example of Etruscan Revival craftsmanship, this 15k antique Victorian locket is substantial in size with exquisite details. The center boasts a beautiful rose gold locket do...
15k Gold
$512Sale Price / item|44% Off
Lily of the Valley Botanical Signet Ring in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Botanical Engraved Ring – Lily of the Valley Motif, Silver, Gold. Nature inspired Flower Engagement Ring. Gold Lily Wedding Ring for Women. Birthday Flower Ring. Lily Whisper Ring. ...
Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Antique Large Citrine and 9 Carat Gold Swivel Fob
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous swivel fob holds a yellow citrine stone and the frame and loop is modelled out of 9ct gold. The frame has a snake like feel to it and twists and turns. Height includi...
Citrine, Gold
Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A feminine and lively necklace, that although is over 200 years old is a current and youthful necklace for today. Foiled back red garnets create five pointed flowers with oval garnet...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Opulent Sterling Marcasite Pink Fresh Water Pearl Choker and Earrings
Located in University City, MO
Opulent sterling marcasite pink fresh water pearl choker necklace and earrings. The elegant choker necklace is designed with fresh water baroque pearls with a pale pink luster. T...
Freshwater Pearl, Marcasite, Sterling Silver
$924Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$455Sale Price / item|50% Off
W 0.12 in D 0.11 in L 16 in
Silvorra 925 Silver 21.57 Ct Octagon Cut Natural Green Onyx Long Tennis Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This stunning tennis necklace from Silvorra is meticulously crafted in 925 sterling silver and adorned with 73 natural octagon-cut green onyx, each measuring 5x3 mm for a total weigh...
Onyx, Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.10 carats, further highlighted by nine roun...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
$12,000
W 0.99 in D 0.75 in L 2.09 in
1676 Friedrich von Arenstorff Intaglio Fob wax Seal Rock Crystal Silver
Located in SE
Unique 17th century fob pendant in silver mount with 3 seals carved in solid rock crystal,in original wood and leather case box that used to belong to Friedrich von Arensdorff (1626–...
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Silver
New 2.60 Carat Amethyst & Emerald Sterling Pendant Necklace 18 Inches
Located in Eagan, MN
What a gorgeous pendant! I just love the colors. The middle oval stone is 9 x 7 mm and totals 1.88 carats. It is surrounded by 6 Marquise cut amethysts measuring 4 x 2.5 mm and th...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
1.47 Carat No Oil Panjshir Emerald Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum by Merkaba
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A collector grade three stone platinum diamond ring centered on a rare 1.47 carat Panjshir Valley emerald in a crisp emerald cut, accompanied by an AGL report and designated no oil. ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Platinum
Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is what you would have seen worn a...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique Edwardian Earrings of Pink Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Superb quality earrings designed with the flourish of garlands, have been made of foiled pastes in the manner of Georgian and Victorian earrings. The brilliant pastes are the rare pi...
Sterling Silver
$205Sale Price / item|50% Off
25.90 CTW Green Amethyst Three Stone Ring in Sterling Silver Gift for Grandma
Located in New York, NY
25.90 CTW Green Amethyst Three Stone Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these three stone ring to make a statement with your look. These three stone ring create a sparkling, lux...
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
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.