Georgian Lovers Eye
Antique 1830s European Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Paintings
Natural Fiber
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
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Antique 1890s English Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Brooches
Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Industrial Apothecary Cabinets
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Band Rings
Carnelian, 22k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Fashion Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Brooches
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 17th Century British Georgian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold
2010s Canadian Georgian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1790s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s English Georgian More Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century George IV Pendant Necklaces
Natural Pearl
Antique 19th Century British Regency More Folk Art
Antique 1780s British George III Fashion Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 1780s English George III Collectible Jewelry
Crystal, Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Moonstone, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1750s Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Early 17th Century British Georgian Brooches
14k Gold
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.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
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