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Georgian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Georgian ring. The ring features a central rich red ruby with
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Antique 1830s Georgian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Georgian 15ct gold pearl and ruby cluster ring. The central ruby is surrounded
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. A single
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Emerald Pearl and Ruby Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming bracelet dating back to the Georgian period. This antique piece has been
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Link Bracelets

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian period Urn ring set with natural untreated Ruby and Diamond, possibly Burma
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Antique 1780s English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare
Located in Southbury, CT
This Georgian-era (circa 1830) ruby and table-cut diamond ring was created entirely by hand over
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, 15k Gold

Rare Georgian Italian Table Cut Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Late-1700s (Georgian era) Italian gold ring with table cut rubies in closed setting. This beautiful
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Cluster Rings

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Ruby, Gold

Georgian Ruby and Emerald Mandolin Brooch/Pendant Locket, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Georgian ruby and emerald mandolin brooch/pendant locket. A yellow, rose and green gold brooch
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Antique 1830s Georgian Brooches

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Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Georgian Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 15ct yellow gold ruby and pearl cluster ring from the Georgian era. The face
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Antique 18th Century Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian French 18k Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A breathtaking ring from the Georgian (ca1790s) era! Crafted in 18k yellow gold, this ring features
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Antique 1790s Georgian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
include diamonds for endurance, rubies for passion or love, and sapphires for fidelity Love and Passion
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Antique 1820s European Georgian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Natural Ruby Table Cut Iberian 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This antique Ruby ring is Georgian period, classy Iberian example of the era in a rosette shape
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Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Cluster Rings

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring is in gorgeous condition for an oldie! The ruby is a lovely pink colour and surrounding
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Georgian Ruby Diamond 22 Kt Diamond Cross Pendant 1770 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
This rare Georgian period cross pendant is 1770 ca 22 Kt solid gold, superb design artful made
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Antique 1770s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

1978 Georgian Dangle Earrings Ruby 583 / 14K Rose Gold/3.62gr
Located in SE
Vintage Earrings in 583 or 14K Rose Gold with lab made Ruby settings made at the jewelry factory of
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Vintage 1970s Georgian Russian Revival Dangle Earrings

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Ruby, 14k Gold

Burmese Ruby 3.34ct and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800. The unheated cushion-shaped
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Georgian GIA 4 carat Burma no heat ruby diamond ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Georgian 1820s ring showcases a 4 carat GIA-certified no-heat Burma ruby, accented by
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Antique 1820s Georgian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Antique Georgian Ruby Paste Glass Stone Poissarde Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of 18 karat gold antique Georgian poissarde earrings set with a faceted ruby-colored paste
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Antique Early 19th Century European Georgian Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

Georgian Era Peacock Brooch Opal Ruby Emerald Diamond & Sapphire
Located in Montgomery, AL
hidden sapphire behind the head! Brooch Details Material: 14K Gold & Silver Top Era: Georgian 1714
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches

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Emerald, Opal, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Ruby and Table-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Hummelstown, PA
This exceptionally lovely Georgian ring centers on a vibrant raspberry red ruby framed in a halo of
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Antique 1820s Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
GIA Certified Georgian Ruby Cabochon (Untreated, Unheated) & Diamond Earrings 18th/19th Century
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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian 14k Agate, Diamond, Ruby, and Emerald Carved Bust Seal Pendant
Located in Narberth, PA
A fantastic pendant from the Georgian era (ca1830)!  Made of vibrant 14k yellow gold and carved
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Antique 1830s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
By Karen Sugarman Designs
Located in Colleyville, TX
natural pearl and turquoise Georgian porcelain mourning locket, depicting a cherub holding a sweet little
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...

Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Antique 18ct Rose Gold, Georgian Rose Cut Diamond & Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 18ct Rose Gold Tested Circa 1840s This antique Georgian snake ring is a
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A fine and rare Georgian hair and ruby memorial ring, English, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
Georgian hair and ruby memorial ring. Set with a border of thirty two cushion shape French cut
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Antique 1760s British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Baroque Pearl and Ruby Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian pearl, ruby and yellow gold ring, comprising one cushion shaped ruby, and four baroque
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring, circa 1800.
Located in London, GB
Georgian ruby and diamond coronet cluster ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut ruby in
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Antique 1880s English Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Scarce Antique Georgian Pink Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring c 1800 Italian
Located in London, GB
This unusual antique Georgian era floral ruby and diamond cluster ring dating to around 1800 was
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Antique Early 1800s Italian Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Revival Silver & 18K Gold Ruby, Emerald, & Pearl Giardinetti Earrings
Located in Venice, CA
These beautiful sterling silver and 18k gold earrings are styled after the Giardinetti jewelry that
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Ruby Poured Glass Georgian Earring, MWLC Collection
By Mark Walsh Leslie Chin
Located in New York, NY
Handmade ruby poured glass articulated earrings from the "Glass" Collection by Mark Walsh and
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21st Century and Contemporary French Dangle Earrings

Georgian "Regard" Basket Brooch
Located in Baltimore, MD
, ruby and diamond. The first letters of the stones spell "regard", a term of endearment in Georgian
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k...

Georgian  "Regard" Basket Brooch
Georgian  "Regard" Basket Brooch
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H 1 in W 1.25 in L 1 in
Antique Georgian 14k Yellow Gold Opal Cabochon w/ Old Cut Ruby Halo Stick Pin
Located in Montclair, NJ
Color Play - 8mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Rubies - Old Mixed Cut - Prong Set - Red Wine Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

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Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Enamel Remembrance Brooch with hair compartment under glass from the early 19th Century
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Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches

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Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch with foiled chrysolites from the late 18th Century. Handmade
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches

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Quartz, Silver

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
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H 2.5 in W 2.75 in
Antique Georgian 15 Carat Gold Wood Ruby Emerald Topaz Sapphire Link Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
an ornamental gold clasp. The clasp is set with three emeralds and five rubies. Each wooden element
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Antique 1820s British George III Link Bracelets

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Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch with foiled chrysolites from the late 18th Century. Handmade
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Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Brooches

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Quartz, Silver

Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
Lovely Georgian Paste Corsage Brooch
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W 2.75 in L 2.5 in
Georgian Deer Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds 12k Gold Brooch
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Rare find! A wonderful Georgian diamond deer brooch! Beautiful pair of sweet reindeer with
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Antique Early 18th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Georgian Deer Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds 12k Gold Brooch
Georgian Deer Pin with Rose Cut Diamonds 12k Gold Brooch
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W 2.25 in D 0.5 in L 1.25 in
Georgian Ruby Ring Rose Cut Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Georgian - Victorian Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring with a gorgeous natural
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love Georgian period from the early 19th
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
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H 1.58 in W 1.3 in
Spiritual Jewellery Star Ruby White Diamond White Gold Ring
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
with Roman-Georgian roots Roman Bayand, STAR has become a symbol of the Jewellery House. White Gold
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2010s Fashion Rings

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14k Gold

Georgian Regard Locket Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A Georgian Regard locket brooch in 18 karat yellow gold, circa 1820. An original 18ct gold
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches

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Amethyst, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Regard Locket Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Georgian Regard Locket Brooch 18 Karat Yellow Gold
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W 0.44 in D 0.12 in L 1.15 in
Regard Georgian Turtle Dove Pair Brooches, ca 1820s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Rare Pair of Georgian REGARD Turtle Dove Brooches, ca. 1820s A symbolic and museum-collectable
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Georgian French Pearl Diamond Novelty Swallow Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Precious Past Novelty Sweet novelty brooch from the Georgian period, bearing French hallmarks 1796
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Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Brooches

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Diamond, Pearl

Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian Regard 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 1820 In this original 18 karat gold acrostis
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake
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Antique 1830s Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

TVJ Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of ruby and diamond drop earrings. Each earring features an oval cut ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Drop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Gold pendant with chrysoprase and rubies
Located in Amsterdam, NL
chrysophrase. surrounded by twelve oval-facetted pink-red rubies, alternating small and bigger. All richly
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Chrysophrase, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold pendant with chrysoprase and rubies
Gold pendant with chrysoprase and rubies
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H 2.96 in W 1.64 in
Georgian Table Cut Garnet and Ruby18 KT Cross Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful antique cross is Georgian era 1740 ca – Possibly French from the hallmarks Superb 18
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Antique 1740s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, 18k Gold

1.88ct Ruby Cabochon & Rose-cut Diamonds studded 18K Pink Gold Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
steal your heart at first glance! At the heart of this ring lies a magnificent 1.88 Carat Red Ruby
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

C1820 18K Diamond Cluster Ring with a Ruby Center
Located in Baltimore, MD
Impressive silver set Georgian diamond cluster ring mounted in an 18K ornamental gold band and
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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold

5.51 Carats Ruby Cabochon Ring with a Diamond Halo
Located in London, GB
The hand-picked cabochon ruby at the centre of this vintage-style ring is enough to take your
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20th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Early 19th Century Gold, Ruby, and Emerald Coiled Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and gem set bracelet in the form of a coiled serpent with collet
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Antique 1820s Georgian Link Bracelets

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Muff Chain Circa 1820
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
of our diverse antique Georgian jewelry collections. This exceptional, fine and impressive antique
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Antique 1820s Chain Necklaces

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Ruby, Yellow Gold

Romantic Platinum Ribbon Diamond & Ruby Pin Brooch
Located in Bloomington, MN
modern. The ribbon motif in jewelry is homage to the Georgian period, Georgian jewelry commonly
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Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Gaetano Chiavetta 0.50 Carat Diamond and Ruby Flaming Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
pear shape diamond surrounded by 11 rubies in a Georgian flaming heart style. The rubies and diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 18th Century Pendant Flower Ruby Emerald Natural Baroque Pearl Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This delicate piece of jewellery is a fragment from an 18th century necklace. Two other matching
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Antique 1760s European Georgian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, Silver

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Love Heart Brooch
Located in London, GB
of rose cut diamonds whilst encapsulating a rich red pear shaped ruby and a lively deep navy coloured
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Antique 19th Century Brooches

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Edwardian 15 Karat Gold Platinum Ruby Swan Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
vintage and antique jewellery pieces, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Georgian, Victorian
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Brooches

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Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum

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Georgian Ruby Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of georgian ruby jewelry you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and 15k Gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of georgian ruby jewelry among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic choice in our collection of georgian ruby jewelry over the years, but those made by Karen Sugarman Designs and Jill Garber are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rose cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also antique cushion cut and round cut versions for sale. When shopping for an object in our assortment of georgian ruby jewelry, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Georgian Ruby Jewelry?

The price for a piece of georgian ruby jewelry starts at $396 and tops out at $285,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,945.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.