Georgian Mourning Brooch
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Brooches
Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
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Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
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Pearl, Gold
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Pearl, Gold, Enamel
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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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Garnet, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
9k Gold, Rose Gold
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Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
10k Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Pearl, 10k Gold
Antique 1820s European Georgian Brooches
14k Gold
Antique 1770s Georgian Brooches
Pearl, Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Brooches
Gold-filled
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold
Antique 18th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Rose Gold
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Onyx, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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Rhodium
Antique 1870s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Antique 1860s English Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, 15k Gold
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s British Georgian More Rings
Crystal, Pearl
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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Brooches
15k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
15k Gold
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 16th Century British Georgian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
Pearl
Antique 17th Century British Georgian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Georgian Brooches
15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Brooches
Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Garnet, 9k Gold
Antique 17th Century English Georgian Cocktail Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Pearl, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
9k Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1800s British More Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
Coral, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
9k Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Georgian Brooches
Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Brooches
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Swiss Georgian Brooches
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
15k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
White Diamond, 9k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold
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Gold, 15k 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.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right brooches for You
Antique and vintage brooches, which are decorative jewels traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones.
Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021As the name suggests, mourning jewelry represents connection to a deceased individual or loved one. In the Victorian era, people were expected to wear mourning clothing and accessories following the death of a loved one. As brooches were popular during the Victorian period, they became a favorite for those who wanted to memorialize the dead. Find a collection of vintage and antique brooches on 1stDibs today.