$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 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
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
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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
CHANEL black/white silk satin dress FR 40 Fall 2001 01A
By Chanel
Located in Rubiera, RE
CHANEL Fall 2001 Elegant dress in black and white silk satin with drapery on the neckline. Short sleeves. Side pockets. Zip closure on the back. size FR 40 Made in France 100% silk ...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
$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
Turquoise, Sapphires, Diamonds, 14 Karat White Gold Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing earrings in 14 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds for all the length . As pendant, a turquoise and, on it, a sapphire. These earrings were totally handmade by Ital...
Diamond, Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
1.08 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.08 Carats Natural Emerald and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Natural Green Emerald Weight is: Approx. 1.00 Carats (transparent) Emerald Measures: 6.30 x 5.80mm Natural...
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ladybug Watch Pendant Estate
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Ladybug Golf Filled Lucerne Watch Pendant. Measuring approx. 39mm x 28mm. Winding Analog system. Excellent working condition. More Beautiful in real time! S...
Gold-filled
$13,000
Size: Fits Small + Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
$522Sale 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 Belle Époque Diamond Tiara in Platinum and Gold.
Located in San Francisco, CA
Well well well. If only this tiara could talk - I'd just love to know the people and outfits this significant piece has graced. Let's start with the tiara. Circa 1900, the theme co...
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
$3,000
H 1.23 in W 0.91 in
Antique Pendant 16ct Aquamarine 1 ctw Diamonds solid 14K Gold Silver / 8.8 gr
Located in SE
Old pendant with a large natural claw set Aquamarine surrounded with Diamonds halo. Likely German hand- made, ca. 19th cent. Silver clusters on solid 14K Green Gold. Measures : 31 m...
Diamond, Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Silver
18K Yellow Gold Oval Link Bracelet, Late 20th Century, USA, 7 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Timeless Elegance in Every Link Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Oval Link Bracelet. Meticulously crafted, this bracelet embodies the perfect blend...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Nouveau 9ct Gold Lavaliere Pendant Peridot Paste and Natural Seed Pearls
Located in London, GB
Art Nouveau 9ct gold lavaliere pendant with leaf and flower decoration, and featuring two lovely peridot paste stones and natural seed pearls. The peridots are bezel set with millgra...
Gold
$1,960Sale Price / item|44% Off
Black Opal, Sapphires, Peridots 14k Gold Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Black opal, sapphires, peridots, topazs 14k gold ring. Genuine opal ring. Opal 14k gold cocktail ring. Multicolor gold ring. Metal: 14 karat gold. Weight: 3.5 gr (depends from size...
Topaz, Black Opal, Sapphire, Peridot, Opal, 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.