$3,800
W 1.12 in L 7 in
Magnificent Georgian Low-Karat Gold Amethyst-Paste Bracelet, Handmade, c. 1800
Located in Northampton, MA
This exquisite and authentic Georgian-era bracelet is a rare survivor from the late 18th to early
Amethyst, Gold
$1,057
H 1.07 in W 1.19 in D 0.36 in
Antique Georgian Pair of Peacock Clasp Bracelet Necklace Pinchbeck Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
pastes each. Pinchbeck is an alloy of copper and zink created to resemble gold. It was invented in the
Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Blue Paste Bracelet Silver, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster , GB
An exquisite Antique Georgian bracelet made up of ornate, solid Silver links decorated with four
Silver
Unavailable
W 0.6 in L 9.06 in
Georgian White Paste Foiled Bracelet Oval Graduated Clusters, English circa 1810
Located in London, GB
A rare late George III white paste bracelet with graduated oval clusters set in silver and backed
Other, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pinchbeck Necklace with Paste-Set Padlock Clasp; Bracelet Available
Located in New York, NY
, completed by a heart-shaped padlock clasp decorated with emerald, ruby, and white paste atop a filigreed
Pinchbeck
Unusual Early Paste Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Early Paste Bracelet with a unique mechanism for entry. The central motif is set with red
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Pearl Amethyst Paste Bracelet, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Antique Georgian bracelet is Circa 1800. Four strands of Pearls which lead to a
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Regency Era Paste Gilded Metal Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
C.1810 Regency era elaborate and oversized gilded metal bracelet with 'amethyst' paste and 'citrine
Gilt Metal
$138,000
Diamond Necklace Tiara
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
A MASTERPIECE! 46.75 carats of white pear, marquise and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. The piece can be worn as a necklace and easily converted into a tiara...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,185Sale Price|25% Off
A Rare Antique 14K Yellow Gold Thimble with Intricate Engraving
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Exquisite Sewing Accessory Elevate your collection or needlework station with this Antique Gold Thimble, a seldom-seen treasure distinguished by its intricate engraving an...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Important Certified Natural Jade Diamond Drop Pendant, Imperial Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. BEST O...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
Early XX cent. beautiful arrangement of 14 oval cut of natural Amethyst stones and 21 Seed Pearls framed into chained clusters of solid Gilt Silver. Hallmarks on C-lock part 850, un...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$9,500
H 2.41 in W 1.78 in D 0.75 in
Rare Antique Allegory of Love Diamond Three Color 18K Gold Oval Box, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
Rare museum quality three color 18K gold and diamond oval box featuring Allegories of Love motifs. Circa 1800, Mark of Chief Assayer Cayetano Buitron References: for a similar exampl...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
$847Sale Price|30% Off
W 2.65 in D 0.8 in L 2.65 in
Antique Art Deco Belais 14K Gold Front Enamel Rouge Compact 1920–1935
Located in New York, NY
A Charming Glimpse into Early 20th-Century Beauty and Craftsmanship Step back in time with this Antique Art Deco Rouge Compact, marked “Belais 14K White Gold Front”, showcasing a st...
14k Gold, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Jadeite Jade Bracelet Emerald Green, Stretch, Certified, 8 Inches
By Augusten Burroughs
Located in Northampton, MA
This beaded stretch bracelet features 43 incredibly rich emerald green, highly translucent natural and untreated jadeite jade beads that average 5mm in size, a pair of high-quality s...
Jade, 18k Gold
$120,000
Diamond Tiara by J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
this breathtaking tiara is a vision of elegance and refinement. Crafted in 18K white gold and platinum, it features an intricate lattice-like design adorned with shimmering rose-cut ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Fabergé Rose-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Red Enamel, 51 Diamonds, Garnet, Tourmalines
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
Fabergé Rose-Egg Object, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine Red Guilloche Vitreous Enamel, 51 Diamonds 4.36 ct G VS, Garnet, Pink Tourmalines The Rose-Egg Object, created in 2002, is one of...
Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$1,345
H 0.93 in W 0.61 in
15ct Yellow Gold & Turquoise Victorian Gold Thimble with Original Antique Box
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gold Thimble 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1860 This Victorian thimble is not only a practical sewing tool but also a stunning work of art that captures the essence of the era....
Turquoise, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Jade Pendant Certified Untreated
Located in Northampton, MA
A certified natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade hololith (a ring made from one piece of stone) is adorned with a handmade 18K rose gold bail that attaches to the jade through ...
Jade, 18k Gold
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.