Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
placed in brass. The earrings are light in weight and will not weigh on the lobe. Cut steel was
Cut Steel
Antique Victorian Turquoise Glass and Cut Steel Earrings, c. 1840
Located in Stamford, CT
Blue glass chandelier navettes surrounded by cut steel are unusual and though they originate from c
Cut Steel
Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
exceptional Berlin iron and cut steel necklace and earring set from the Georgian (ca1804) era! Crafted in fine
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
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Georgian Arrow Top Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
C.1830. An unique and versatile pair of Georgian cut steel earrings. The earrings have an arrow
Cut Steel
Unavailable
Georgian Crescent Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
C.1800-1810. A pair of very finely made cut steel drop earrings. Cut steel jewelry was
Cut Steel
Unavailable
W 0.79 in L 1.23 in
Antique Georgian Cabochon Red Paste Earrings Cut Steel Silver, circa 1830
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
A spectacular pair of antique Georgian earrings boasting two large cabochon Paste stones which have
Gold, Silver, Cut Steel
Candlelight Diamonds: Georgian Cut Steel Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Candlelight lit the dark in 1830 and these earrings glittered like diamonds. Each steel bit became
Georgian Cut Steel Dome Earrings Swing and Sway
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian Cut Steel earrings sparkle like diamonds and lend bubble to your smile when you wear them
Cut Steel
Georgian Cut Steel Chandelier Earrings
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
steel bits joined by marquise shapes all of which form an elongated flower. Early Georgian earrings, not
Cut Steel
Rare Georgian Cut Steel and Vauxhall Glass Pendant and Fringe Earrings
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
For the Georgian Jewelry Collector or the woman who loves unique period movie drama, a Cut Steel
Cut Steel
Rare Georgian Romantic Pendant and Earrings in Cut Steel
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare cut steel and porcelain pendant and earrings in the striking design of bullets and bows with
Cut Steel
Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Georgian girandole cut steel drop earrings with a fleur de lis motif. Cut steel jewelry
Steel
Cut Steel Leaf Form Earrings, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
Wonderful pair of cut steel leaf form earrings in mint condition. Cut steel was a fascinating
Cut Steel
Antique Cut Steel Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
this pair of cut steel Georgian earrings. The steel bits vary in size and shape, always the signal to
Antique Georgian Cut Steel Large Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These rare antique Georgian cut steel earrings (circa early 19th century) are a true wearable work
Cut Steel
Georgian c.1800 Cut Steel and Enamel Antique Button Earrings
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
These wonderful cut steel earrings date from the Georgian era and were originally buttons
Enamel, Cut Steel
Georgian Cut Steel Ear Pendants
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely made Georgian cut steel ear pendants. Cut steel jewelry was introduced in the
Cut Steel
Antique Georgian Long Cut Steel Drop Earrings, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
These spectacular antique Cut Steel drop earrings are from the Georgian era, Circa 1800. Each
Base Metal, Cut Steel
Georgian Cut Steel Day & Night Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Perfect examples of early cut steel earrings. Original and in flawless condition. They sparkle like
18th Century Georgian Era French Cut Steel Onyx Silver Drop Earrings
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale a magnificent pair of antique cut steel silver earrings from the 18th century, the
Onyx, Silver, Cut Steel
Pair of Antique Late 19th Century Pearl and Diamond Pendent Earrings
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY PEARL AND DIAMOND PENDENT EARRINGS From the top of each pearl suspending vertically set from three graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds suspending, appro...
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Silver and Paste Lizard Brooch, Early 20th Century, c. 1900
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A fine antique early 20th century paste lizard or salamander brooch, artfully and expertly handcrafted in silver, partly gilt, workmanship c. 1900, in a fitted case, with the cutest ...
Silver
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
GIA-Certified Diamond & Mother of Pearl Pendant, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
Dating from around the 1830s, this magnificent Georgian pendant features a silver-over-gold "bow" set with 13 beautiful old rose-cut diamonds that total at least 1 carat. From this s...
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, Measures: 42cm long and the central drop me...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
Georgian 18k Gold Octagonal Miniature Ring, Circa 1790, France
Located in Firenze, IT
Octagonal miniature depicting a putto under a tree and near a brazer with the inscription in French "à l'amitié" that underlines the sentimental value of such gift. The frame is in ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,950
H 1.58 in W 1.66 in L 16.15 in
Art Nouveau 18K Gold Ombre Enamel Peridot Pearl Diamond Necklace, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Fine Art Nouveau period 18K gold, Ombre enamel, faceted peridot, diamond and natural pearl necklace. Early 20th Century With a central oval peridot measuring 9mm by 6mm, surrounded ...
Diamond, Pearl, Peridot, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rose Diamond Cluster Ring 1790's
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval blue enamel plaque with applied old brilliant, single and rose-cut diamond floral and foliate decoration, closed back settings throughout, with engraved bright-cut decoratio...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
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
Ancient Greek Rock Crystal Gold Swivel Signet Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Greek, Archaic period, circa 500 B.C. An ancient gold swivel – signet ring with a finely carved rock crystal scarab (Scarabaeus beetle). In ancient jewelry, the scarab was a sy...
Rock Crystal
Sensational 1990s Bill Blass Couture Nude Silk Chiffon Paisley Vintage 90s Gown
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Sensational vintage late 90s BILL BLASS couture nude silk chiffon paisley print full length evening dress with dramatic train! This is an original sample, and is incredibly well made...
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara by Skinner & Co
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century diamond-set tiara/necklace by Skinner & Co, the five principal old-cut diamonds estimated to weigh a combined total of 2 carats, each rub over millegrain-set to...
Diamond, Platinum
Georgian 15kt Gold Silver Rose Cut Diamond Drop Earrings, Circa 1790
Located in Napoli, IT
Beautiful Georgian period Diamond drop earrings of lovely design Close back, hand crafted of solid 15 KT gold topped by silver – tested – 1790/1810 ca English origin Articulate to sw...
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
$6,640Sale Price|20% Off
W 1.19 in D 0.2 in L 1.58 in
Set in 18K Gold, Ceylon Pink Sapphire Rose Cuts & Diamonds Chandelier Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Pink Sapphire Chandelier Earrings set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the Pink Sapphire Rose Cuts is 11.31 carats. The Pink Sapphires are o...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Located in London, GB
Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
$2,000
H 1.75 in W 1.5 in
Pietra Dura Flower Lily of Valley Brooch Pin Gold Antique Victorian Etruscan
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Pietra Dura Brooch in 14 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of flowers including a gorgeous central white lily, lily of the valley, daisy ...
Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Massive 19th Century Georgian Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Massive and extraordinary early 19th Century Georgian earrings of low carat gold, likely of Italian origins. Elegant swirled cannetille work form openwork decorated pendants are susp...
10k Gold, 9k 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.
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.