On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate georgian jewelry clasp for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of
Gold,
18k Gold and
Pinchbeck, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 39 vintage or 2 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a georgian jewelry clasp from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing georgian jewelry clasp — no matter the origin — is easy, but
Karen Sugarman Designs,
Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and
Glorious Antique Jewelry each produced a popular version that is worth a look. While most can agree that any georgian jewelry clasp from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a
Turquoise version from the 6 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a
round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes
bead and
cabochon alternatives. Finding a georgian jewelry clasp for sale for
women should be easy, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as
men, too.
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.
