Georgian Giardinetti
Antique 1830s British George III Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1810s English George III Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 15k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
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Antique 1760s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique 1780s French Georgian Signet Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 15k Gold
Antique 1810s English George III Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s Italian Georgian Cluster Rings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century British George IV Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian George IV Cluster Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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1930s French Jackets
Antique 1760s English George III Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 15k Gold
1950s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Antique 19th Century Unknown Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver
Antique 1780s European Georgian Signet Rings
Agate, Garnet, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century English George II Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 19th Century American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Russian Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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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