Georgian Pinchbeck
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Moonstone Georgian Pinchbeck Clasp Bra
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
Beauty turquoise faceted oval nuggets are the perfect compliment for this antique Georgian Pinchbeck
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Antique Early 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck
$580 Sale Price
20% Off
W 7.375 in D 1.37 in
Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Chandelier Torpedo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
about Pinchbeck go to the jewelry history books such as "Georgian Jewelry" written by Ginny Dawes and
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Georgian Pinchbeck Chain English 41" English
Located in Southbury, CT
This is a rare 41" original Pinchbeck chain from England. It was created near 1820 and is in
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Antique 1830s English Victorian Link Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Georgian Muff Chain of Pinchbeck with Diminutive Hand Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck long chain was used in its day to hold one's muff, today one wears it for glamour. It
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Georgian Wide Banded Agate Pinchbeck Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
various parts of the earth with the golden metal created by Christopher Pinchbeck. Genuine Pinchbeck
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Link Bracelets
Materials
Agate, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Pair of Peacock Clasp Bracelet Necklace Pinchbeck Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Pinchbeck and mounted in metal clasps with a rose gold gilding. The peacocks's fans are set with 14 purple
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Antique 1820s English George III Vanity Items
Materials
Pinchbeck
$1,073
H 1.07 in W 1.19 in D 0.36 in
French Georgian White Agate Bracelet Four Strand 19th Century Pinchbeck
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning early antique French Georgian - Napoleon III Bracelet with a spectacular
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Link Bracelets
Materials
Agate, Pinchbeck
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
W 2 in L 8 in
19th Century Massive Pinchbeck Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Massive Earrings with high repousse scroll work with floriform embellishments. Lightweight and hollow openwork construction for these amazing, oversized period ear...
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Antique 1840s British Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Aluminium and Horn Comb
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic late Georgian aluminum, pinchbeck and horn hair comb. This rare museum quality piece is
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Antique 1830s English George IV More Jewelry
Materials
Pinchbeck
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Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Floral Earrings, circa 1820
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand pair of Antique Georgian drop earrings from the early 19th Century. Both feature beautiful
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck
Georgian Era Pinchbeck Necklace
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian era pinchbeck spiral woven Necklace. Pinchbeck is a gold metal alloy used in the 18th and
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Bracelet Amethyst Pinchbeck, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
MEASURES: Width 20mm x 32mm length
METAL: 18ct Gold on Pinchbeck
STONES: Amethyst
AGE: Georgian, Circa
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Bracelets
Materials
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Long Pinchbeck Chain in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Georgian chain beautifully preserved from the early 19th Century. It’s made up of
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck, Gold
Antique Georgian Night and Day Earrings Pinchbeck in 18 Carat Gold Gilt
Located in Kendal, GB
A spectacular pair of antique Georgian night and day earrings from the early 19th Century crafted
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck, Gold
Late Georgian Swiss Enamel and Pinchbeck Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
C.1820-1830. A gorgeous late Georgian Swiss Enamel and Pinchbeck bracelet. Pinchbeck was invented
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Antique 1820s Georgian Link Bracelets
Materials
Enamel
Antique Georgian Agate Locket Vinaigrette Long Mourning Necklace
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This is a fabulous Georgian long Mourning necklace that leads to a large locket set in 18ct Gold on
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Antique 1710s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Mourning Hair Bracelet 18 Carat Gold, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This grand antique Georgian Mourning bracelet features a thick band of braided hair which is
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Clamper Bracelets
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Pinchbeck
Fine Georgian Original Military Portrait Miniature of a Young Officer circa 1790
Located in Houston, TX
a most attractive and well executed Georgian portrait miniature of a young army officer Painted in
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Antique Late 17th Century British Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Georgian Pinchbeck Torpedo Drop Earrings with Decorative Floral Accents
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant Georgian pinchbeck Pendeloque earrings with decorative floral accents along the bottom
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck
Rare Georgian Pinchbeck Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Antique Pinchbeck necklace with a barrel clasp set with turquoise stones. Pinchbeck, an alloy of
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English Choker Necklaces
Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Longuard Chain, Muff Chain Necklace
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Georgian era Pinchbeck longuard chain or muff chain.
Rich golden, chunky
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Georgian Pinchbeck Necklace with Paste-Set Padlock Clasp; Bracelet Available
Located in New York, NY
An antique pinchbeck necklace of interlocking oval and circular ringed links with half-ball spacers
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Antique 1830s Georgian Link Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Georgian Pinchbeck and Multi-Gem "Regard" Brooch Designed as a Petite Lyre
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period "REGARD" brooch in the form of a petite half-pearl lyre set with rubies
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Antique 1820s Georgian Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Pinchbeck
Antique Pinchbeck Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant Georgian pinchbeck long drop earrings in a floral design enhanced by silver leaves
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck, Silver
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with a Barrel Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck muff chain with a barrel clasp set with "amethyst" paste stones in a floral
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Link Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Barrel Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold Georgian pinchbeck long chain with a barrel clasp was used in its day to hold ones muff. Today
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Hand Clasp
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck muff chain with a hand clasp set with green and red paste stones. These
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Hand Clasp, circa 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fabulous Georgian Pinchbeck muff chain with a hand clasp set with colored paste stones. Christopher
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Pinchbeck Muff Chain with Barrel Clasp and Turquoise Stones, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck muff chain with a barrel clasp set with turquoise stones in a floral motif
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
Antique Quizzing Glass or Magnifier
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pinchbeck quizzing glass chased with roses,shamrocks and thistles, the symbols for Great
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Necklace Enhancers
Materials
Pinchbeck
Seven Strand Tanzanite Pink Sapphire Emeline Bracelet
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
original Georgian Pinchbeck clasp with it’s beautifully scrolled, foliate design. A delicate yet dramatic
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
French Rococo Clasp, Pyrite & Apatite Bracelet
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
-cast from the original Georgian Pinchbeck clasp with it’s beautifully scrolled, foliate design
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21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Bracelets
Materials
Gold Plate
Georgian Bracelet. Romantic Porcelain Portraits on Pinchbeck. C.1820
Located in University City, MO
Incredibly detailed antique Georgian bracelet made of Pinchbeck with four
hand painted porcelain
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Link Bracelets
Materials
Pinchbeck
Kyanite with Georgian Crown & Mother of Pearl Vinaigrette Locket, Azora Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
iridescence. In Georgian times, this darling vinaigrette might have held a scented piece of wool to ward off
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Pinchbeck
Dm 1.16 in L 25.5 in
Antique Lapis Lazuli Basket Fob
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Georgian basket fob carved of lapis lazuli with pinchbeck fittings. This beautiful piece
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Antique 1760s English Georgian More Jewelry
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Pinchbeck
Late Georgian Pinchbeck Quizzing Glass Pendant
Located in Venice, CA
This is a fantastic pinchbeck quizzing glass from the late Georgian era. It features an infinity
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Antique 19th Century European Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Afghani Tourmaline Georgian Pinchbeck Paste Multi Strand Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
availability from remote and dangerous mining regions.
This pastel profusion has been paired with a Georgian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Georgian glass intaglio seal fob, Pinchbeck, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
An incredible and rare antique Georgian era seal fob.
Late 18th century, this magical seal fob is
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Brilliant Georgian Aqua Paste and Pinchbeck Earring
Located in Stamford, CT
ablaze with clear, aquamarine teardrop paste stones surrounded by gold pinchbeck scrolls and vines
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Antique Early 1800s British George IV Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Other, Pinchbeck
Gold Antique Victorian Wrap Bracelets 1882 Fourth of July - Pair
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning and you have a matching pair to wear together or one on each wrist. Look at the workmanship on these, stunning! They are hallmarked July 4 1882. Gold Filled. These coil up t...
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Bangles
Materials
Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck, Gold Plate
Georgian Pinchbeck Torpedo Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian pinchbeck torpedo earrings. Suspended from original french hook ear wires. Circa 1860
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck
Coral Georgian Pinchbeck Chain
Located in Farnham, GB
A beautiful Georgian Pinchbeck chain with a coral barrel clasp.
Circa 1820.
62.5cm in length
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Link Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Pinchbeck
Georgian Pinchbeck and Amethyst Cherub Intaglio Seal Pendant Fob
Located in St Helens, GB
A true antique fob seal intaglio pendant. c1830.
Pinchbeck example.
Set with an oval amethyst to
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Antique 19th Century British George III Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Cameo Bracelet Pinchbeck, circa 1810
Located in Lancaster , GB
This rare antique Pinchbeck, Cameo bracelet is from the Georgian era, Circa 1810
The piece
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Antique 1810s British Georgian Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Regency Pinchbeck Guard Chain Necklace
Located in Sale, Cheshire
An exquisite Georgian Regency pinchbeck guard chain dating from the early 19th Century, circa 1810
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Drop Earrings Gold on Pinchbeck, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
These magnificent Georgian Gold on Pinchbeck drop earrings are, Circa 1800.
Each earring is
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Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Drop Earrings
Materials
Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Tourmaline Bracelet 18 Carat on Pinchbeck, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This grand antique floral pinchbeck bracelet is from the Georgian era, Circa 1800.
The bracelet
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, 18k Gold
Georgian Cannetille Torpedo Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
Georgian cannetille torpedo earrings in pinchbeck metal. Classic shape from the 1830's. Large scale
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck
Rulers of the Gods - Georgian Boxed Bracelets
Located in Wimberley, TX
ornate Pinchbeck. Each miniature portrait is under glass.
Measurements: Very showy at 2-1
Materials
Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Original Chain and Clasp, circa 1780 Long Chain
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous long Georgian chain is 18th Century - Circa 1780.
Absolutely breath-taking in
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Pinchbeck
Georgian Pinchbeck Guard Chain 48″
Located in Sale, Cheshire
pinchbeck (yellow metal).
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Base Metal
Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Snake Chain, Antique Gold Snake Chain Necklace
Located in Rottedam, NL
An extremely rare and highly collectable Georgian era chain necklace with an original snake-shaped
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Pinchbeck, Gold
Georgian Pinchbeck Good Night All's Well Musical Intaglio Seal Fob Pendant
Located in St Helens, GB
A Georgian period yellow pinchbeck pendant, fob, seal.
Stylish design, floral design throughout
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Long Pinchbeck Rope Chain Turquoise Clasp
Located in Kendal, GB
A grand antique Georgian rope chain from the early 19th Century consisting of golden pinchbeck
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
Turquoise, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Long Guard Chain 18 Carat Gold, circa 1780
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous long Georgian chain is 18th Century, Circa 1780.
It is absolutely breath-taking in
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Antique 1780s British Georgian Chain Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Necklace 18 Carat Gold Garnet Heart Pendant, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This wonderful antique Gold and Pinchbeck necklace is Georgian, Circa 1800.
The grand piece is set
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck
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Georgian diamond and blue glass "memento mori" mourning ring, circa 1780
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Georgian Pinchbeck For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate georgian pinchbeck for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Pinchbeck, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 47 vintage editions and 2 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a georgian pinchbeck may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Creating a georgian pinchbeck has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Karen Sugarman Designs and Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection are consistently popular. While most can agree that any georgian pinchbeck from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Amethyst version from the 4 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and bead cut versions available here, too. Most of our georgian pinchbeck for sale are for women, but there are 11 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much is a Georgian Pinchbeck?
The price for a georgian pinchbeck starts at $400 and tops out at $7,450 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,878.
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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