Georgian Foiled Back
Antique 1850s Georgian Link Necklaces
Antique 1830s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1790s Georgian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1790s Georgian Choker Necklaces
Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 15k Gold
Antique 1830s European Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1780s European Georgian Dangle Earrings
Citrine, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1790s British Georgian Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1750s Georgian Link Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Drop Necklaces
Quartz, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Dome Rings
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Georgian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Other, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Link Necklaces
Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Fashion Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1830s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Peridot, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1750s Spanish Georgian Dangle Earrings
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Antique 1750s Georgian Fashion Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s Georgian Fashion Rings
Quartz, 15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Silver
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique 1760s Portuguese Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Unknown Georgian Choker Necklaces
Amethyst, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Link Bracelets
Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown George III Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Solitaire Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian More Necklaces
Antique 19th Century English Georgian More Bracelets
Topaz, Gold
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1780s British Georgian Wedding Rings
Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century British George III Engagement Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Brooches
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Garnet, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 18th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Garnet, 9k Gold
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A Close Look at Georgian Jewelry
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.
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