Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Crescent moons, dragon flies and diamond forms make these earrings a geometric delight. They sparkle even with low light at night. All bits of steel were cut and polished by hand the...
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.1840’s they have contemporary cheer.The beautiful blue brightens the face and eyes...
Cut Steel
Unavailable
Georgian Arrow Top Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
An unique and versatile pair of Georgian cut steel earrings. The earrings have an arrow-shaped top and hanging circular bottom, which delightfully dangle and sway when worn.
Cut Steel
Unavailable
Georgian Crescent Cut Steel Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of very finely made cut steel drop earrings. Cut steel jewelry was introduced in the Georgian era around the mid-1700s.
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
The stones are bordered with faceted Cut-Steel studs which were common in the Georgian era and simulate the sparkle of gemstones.
Gold, Silver, Cut Steel
Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Produced up until the turn of the 19th century, antique cut steel jewelry is now highly collectible. An exceptional Berlin iron and cut steel necklace and earring set from the Georg...
Berlin Iron, 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 a point of light for they were cut then faceted for that purpose, by hand to catch...
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
Early Georgian earrings, not their later incarnations, are the only earrings with a variety of shapes and sizes of steel pieces.
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 Pendant/Brooch of Tiny faceted hand cut steel bits set in Vauxhall Glass, also known ...
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 rose cut steel sparkles was made in the early 19th century when candlelight only b...
Cut Steel
Antique Cut Steel Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Georgian girandole cut steel drop earrings with a fleur de lis motif.
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 jewelry type attributed to Matthew Boulton, an English manufacturer in Woodstock, Englan...
Cut Steel
Antique Cut Steel Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Both are to be seen in this pair of cut steel Georgian earrings. The steel bits vary in size and shape, always the signal to the quality of workmanship and the age of this category o...
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 of art.
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 Georgian era around the mid-1700s.
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.
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 rose cut diamonds in low light. See our Field Guide at bellandbird.com for more in...
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 Gregorian era. Dramatic yet light, these dazzling earrings are decorated with numerous cu...
Onyx, Silver, Cut Steel
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
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
$15,720Sale Price|20% Off
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A rare Austrian-Hungarian watch ring. This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian 18k Gold Blue Enamel Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1790s
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, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
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
Gianni Versace Backless Silk Dress with Leather Trim
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous full length black silk gown from Gianni Versace Couture. It has a front scoop neck, a deep cut out back and fabulous tan leather shoulders. It is semi fitted though the ...
Antique Bohemian Gold Filled Garnet Bangle Bracelet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine Antique Bohemian gold-filled bangle bracelet. Prong set with garnets in a flower pattern to the top and around the circumference of the bracelet. The bracelet opens a...
Garnet, Gold-filled
Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring, 18th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare, beautiful and magical Stuart Crystal Ring set in 15 Kt gold and backed in sterling silver. Before I say more please understand that none of the impurities shown in the photog...
Crystal, 15k Gold
$3,500
W 1.5 in L 2.19 in
Sakura Cherry Blossom Diamond Carved Coral Enamel 18K White Gold Pendant Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Cherry blossoms in bloom are one of the most beautiful and delightful sights of spring. They symbolize romance, hope, new life, living in the moment and appreciating things as they a...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
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
Antique Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 46cm / 31gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. 1920 - 1930s century Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. Metal parts made of gilded / gold filled Silver. All 250 blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut and cluster ...
Garnet, Silver
$580Sale Price|20% Off
W 7.375 in D 1.37 in
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Moonstone Georgian Pinchbeck Clasp Bra
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Four strands of hand-linked blue flash moonstone rondelles dotted with every the popular Sleeping Beauty turquoise faceted oval nuggets are the perfect compliment for this antique G...
Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck
$2,240,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 85.10 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 85.10 Carat Oval Brilliant Cut Diamond Riviera Necklace An extraordinary Riviera tennis necklace showcasing 85.10 carats of natural oval brilliant cut diamonds, meticu...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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
Georgian Rococo Diamond Ring, 18kt Gold & Silver, Circa 1740-1760
Located in Firenze, IT
A mid-18th century Rococo diamond ring circa 1740-1760, the center with a lozenge cluster rose diamond, supported by the shoulders with open scrollwork ornament, the setting silver-t...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
$2,475
H 0.99 in D 0.36 in L 7.49 in
Antique Bohemian Bracelet Encrusted with Garnets in Garnet Gold Setting
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary antique Bohemian bracelet, originating from Czechoslovakia circa 1880, is a spectacular example of 19th-century Bohemian jewelry craftsmanship. Encrusted with a st...
Garnet, 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.