Georgian Sapphire and Topaz Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820s, 15k, Possibly England. Rife with Georgian charm and displaying patina that only two
Antique 1820s English Georgian Fashion Rings
Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
Georgian Sapphire and Topaz Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820s, 15k, Possibly England. Rife with Georgian charm and displaying patina that only two
Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
Georgian 14k/Sterling Silver Topaz Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible topaz ring from the Georgian (ca1750) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and sterling
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Imperial Topaz Diamond distinctive 18 KT ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Imperial Topaz Magic Allure Imperial topaz is also known as “precious topaz”. It is the most sought
Diamond, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Gold
Georgian Golden Topaz, Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking round golden topaz is a pale yellow colour and is set in a gorgeous halo of seed
Topaz, Pearl, Gold
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring set is from the early
Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian 15k Yellow Gold, Aquamarine, Garnet, Natural Pearl and Topaz
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 15k Yellow Gold, Aquamarine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Imperial Topaz, and Persian Turquoise
Aquamarine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Blue Topaz Georgian Style customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
London Blue Topazes. They have been hand set into this delightful Trilogy setting the design of which was
Opal, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Revival 15 Karat Yellow Gold and Natural Topaz Rivière c.1890 L 54.5 cm / 21.5 in. 1 cm x
Topaz, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Gold and Topaz Necklace with Removable Pendant/Brooch
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and topaz demi-riviere and double chain necklace comprised of foil
Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold
TVJ 1.08 Carat Oval Pink Topaz Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pendant necklace. The pendant features a Georgian style cut down setting with
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
TVJ 1.00 Carat Old Cut Pink Topaz Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pendant necklace. The pendant features a Georgian style cut down setting with
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Seed Pearl and Topaz Ring. 18K Yellow Gold in Ring Enamel Ring Engraved
Located in New York, NY
"A striking example of mid-century French design, this vintage diamond band by Van Cleef & Arpels embodies the maison’s signature elegance and refined craftsmanship. Created circa 19...
Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$52,879
W 2.8 in L 2.56 in
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique 18th century “Minas Novas” rock crystal, colorless topaz and simulated-emerald doblet
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged
Citrine, Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
A Late Georgian Topaz Brooch
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian topaz brooch, the brooch set with a central oval-shaped faceted golden topaz
Topaz, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Topaz and Pearl Cluster Brooch
Located in London, GB
A Georgian golden topaz and pearl cluster brooch, the cushion-cut topaz measuring approximately 13
Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Sherry Colored Topaz Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian topaz cross pendant, the centre and the arms of the Latin style cross set with sherry
Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian pink topaz and gold cannetille suite, the necklace consisting of five graduating from
Topaz, Gold
Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian golden topaz and amethyst cross brooch-pendant, the pendant in the form of a cross with
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Gold Aquamarine, Topaz and Turquoise Suite
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine, pink topaz and turquoise suite, consisting of a necklace, a pair
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Gold and Gemset Brooch
Located in London, GB
delightful and subtly coloured topaz. This late Georgian piece would be stunning pinned to the lapel of a
Topaz, Gold, 15k Gold
Unavailable
Georgian Topaz Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Austin, TX
18th-century Portuguese natural pink topaz and diamond ring. Silver on settings on gold. Reeded
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver
Georgian Topaz Suite with Riviere, Pendant, Brooch and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A Rare Iberian Golden Topaz Suite, circa 1790. Consisting of a riviere, a cross pendant, a cluster
Topaz, 14k Gold
Georgian White Topaz and Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
White Topaz stone framed in black enamel and gold. Thin golden wiring encases the stone
Topaz, Gold
English Georgian Imperial Topaz Demi-Parure
Located in Greenwich, CT
An antique imperial topaz and diamond demi parure, the pendant earrings designed with large
Diamond, Topaz, Gold Plate
Unavailable
H 1.46 in W 1.11 in L 21.46 in
Authentic Georgian Multi Chain Pink Topaz Precious Rare Canetille Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Dames a la Mode The goldsmiths of the Georgian era were highly qualified technicians, and always
Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian 9.50 Carats Precious Topaz, 18 Karat Bloomed Gold Baroque Earrings
Located in Calabasas, CA
18 karat bloomed gold and precious topaz earrings done in the baroque style. All original and in
Topaz, 18k Gold
Repurposed Georgian 14k Gold Wedding Band, Diamond, Topaz, Moonstone, Sapphire
By The Artemisian
Located in Marlton, NJ
Love Me Twice (as much) meet your one of a kind repurposed Georgian (circa 1890) 14k gold wedding
Diamond, Moonstone, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 14k Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Essex, GB
A Georgian ring that is as much a piece of history as it is an item of jewellery. At the centre is
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 2.10 Ct Imperial Topaz, 60 Ct Old Mine Diamond 18 Kt Rare Solitaire Rin
Located in Napoli, IT
-classy Georgian close back setting Centred by a large spread natural Imperial Topaz – untreated as mined
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
19th Century Gold Cannetille Pink Topaz Earrings
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century gold cannetille pink topaz earrings, 18k gold. Dramatic look and light in weight
Topaz, 18k Gold
Ia Jewels 14 Carat Gold and Silver Rose Quartz Blue Topaz Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Ia Jewels
Located in Tbilisi, GE
14 Carat rose gold and gold plated silver contemporary Cocktail ring with Rose quartz, blue topazes
Diamond, Quartz, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Unavailable
Georgian Harlequin Ring
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful little example of harlequin jewelry set with a foiled back diamond, emerald, topaz, and
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, Silver
Georgian Topaz and Gold Drop Earrings, Circa 1810
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian topaz drop earrings, in closed back, foiled settings. Each chandelier is set
Topaz, Gold
A Taste of Honey: Georgian Topaz Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
almost palatable. A foiled cluster of topaz stones are set in closed back settings as is the Georgian
Topaz, 15k Gold
Georgian Topaz Pearl Emerald Gold Filigree Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
natural pearls and 2 pink topazes, suspending from a chain. England, circa 1820. weight: 5.8 grams
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique 18 Karat Georgian Topaz and Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
A fabulous pair of Georgian pendant earrings composed of Imperial topaz, brilliant cut diamonds and
Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Topaz Ruby Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian topaz ring flanked by two rubies in a carved 18K yellow gold setting will enliven your
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Georgian pink topaz bracelet, designed as a central cluster of oval-cut and round-cut foil backed
Topaz, Gold
Large Georgian Pink Topaz Cross
Located in Amsterdam, NL
large pink topazes in closed setting. The highly ornate gold decorations in the cannetille technique
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Pearl Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian pink topaz and pearl cannetille suite, comprising a necklace, with a pear-cut and a
Pearl, Topaz, Gold
Georgian 9.87 Carats Old Mine Cut Diamond Topaz Silver-Topped 14 Karat Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an oval cut topaz weighing approximately 8.59 carats total - transparent light pink in
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Imperial Topaz Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible gemstone ring from the Georgian (ca1750) era! Crafted in vibrant 18kt gold and
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Flower Pendant of Pink Topaz and Diamond
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An antique, Georgian era pendant (circa 1800) featuring a flower of pink topaz and rose cut diamond
Diamond, Topaz, Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic 18K ring set with a central pink topaz surrounded by diamonds. A beautiful ring to wear
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning necklace has so much detail! The pink topaz is set in foiled back settings which
Topaz, Gold
Georgian Gold Necklace with Topaz
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat gold elegant Georgian necklace set with 18 graduating oval facetted oval topazes each
Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Era Pink Topaz Gold Necklace and Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1830 This ornate antique pink topaz and 14K gold set is comprised of a superb quality
Topaz
Georgian Yellow Topaz and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a remarkable antique cluster ring dating back to the Georgian period. A striking rich
Diamond, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Gold Pink Topaz Foil Back Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Georgian pink topaz foil backed riviere necklaces are becoming more and more rare. The pretty
Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian 4 Carat Topaz Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Firmly set In 15 Kt gold triple claw prongs, the oval 4 Ct topaz rests warmly glowing the color of
Topaz, 15k Gold
Georgian 14kt Diamond + Imperial Topaz Earrings and Pendant Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous pendant and earring set from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow gold
Diamond, Imperial Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 9 Carat Gold Diamond and Topaz Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A stunning antique Georgian cluster ring. Set with three beautiful blue topaz and a halo of six
Diamond, Topaz, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Peridot 15 Carat Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
topaz measuring 30pts and there is a drop holding pear drop topaz stones also. Even the clasp holds a
Peridot, Topaz, Gold
Georgian Large Gold Floral Corsage Brooch with Aquamarines and Pink Topaz
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold, aquamarine, and pink topaz corsage brooch designed as a cascade of flowers and
Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold
Pink Topaz Georgian Bracelet, a Gossamer Beauty
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
topaz gems. Suspended is an oval of lace holding a teardrop of pink topaz. Total weight of the stones is
Topaz, 15k Gold
Antique 18th/19th Century Georgian Diamond Topaz Citrine Earrings Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
Antique Georgian Diamond, Topaz and Citrine Drop Earrings in Silver and Gold, Portuguese, Late 18th
Citrine, Diamond, Topaz, Gold, Silver
Sold
H 2.8 in W 0.87 in
Georgian Gold Girandole Aquamarine Pink Topaz 18 Karat Gold Dangle Drop Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
with an oval aquamarine in the middle and an oval pink topaz set crossways, flanked by drop-shaped
Aquamarine, Topaz, 18k Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz Repoussé Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Pair of Georgian Pink Topaz Repoussé Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings. Featuring four oval mixed cut
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Cushion Cut Topaz with Floral-Motif Diamond Ring, 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This Georgian Era ring showcases a cushion-cut topaz center stone, securely set in a prong setting
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz & Cannatille Yellow Gold Cross / Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
High Carat approximately 20K Yellow Gold, Amazing Thread-Cannatille gold-wire work!, ca. 1830. Five of the gemstones are foil backed.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Georgian Cushion Cut Topaz Prong-Set Cocktail Ring, 14k Yellow Gold, Circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
A rare treasure from the Georgian Era, this ring showcases a captivating cushion-cut topaz as its
Topaz, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz Cluster Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Foiled Paste, Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A stunning antique Georgian era pink topaz and paste cluster ring. This is a very grand ring with
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Yellow Topaz Ring
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold ring set with a large yellow/brown topaz (circa 6 carats). weight: 4.6 grams ring size
Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Regional Garnet and Topaz Cluster Flower Ring c.1800
Located in London, GB
topaz stones in rubover silver settings. The flower head cluster design is typical of late 18th to
Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Pink Topaz Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian pink topaz ring set in an 18K gold delicately articulated mounting. This lovely ring can
Topaz, 18k Gold
Superb Georgian Harlequin Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
oval and rhomboid cut gemstones such as amethysts, almandine garnets, citrine, topaz and the unsual
Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold
Antique Garnet Topaz Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful Georgian cluster ring in flower form set with eight almandine garnets and a center topaz
Garnet, Topaz, 9k Gold
French Antique Topaz Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique cushion-cut foiled topaz ring in a rose-cut diamond surround, in 18k. France.
Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Foiled Back Topaz Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique foiled back topaz earrings designed as flower clusters, in sterling silver with
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Extrordinary Antique Georgian “Dearest” Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
of the Georgian era. In this ring the stones spell the word “dearest”; Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold
Topaz Aquamarine Turquoise Gold Spray Brooch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
technique, set with aquamarine, pink topaz and turquoise, France, circa 1830. dimensions: 13 x 8.5 x 3.5
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Scarce Antique Georgian Giardinetti Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
in the mid 18th century. The flower basket is topaz and the flowers and leaves are set with rubies
Diamond, Topaz, Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 15k Gold
Antique Pink Topaz Diamond Ring, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian 18k Ring with a gorgeous cushion cut 4 caret pink topaz center stone, flanked by 3 old
Topaz, Diamond, 18k Gold
Sopho Gongliashvili Cloisonńe Enamel Leopard Topaz Cuff Bracelet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sopho Gongliashvili is a Georgian accessory designer. Specializing in the ancient Byzantine
Diamond, Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique English Topaz Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique topaz and diamond ring of open navette shape design, the oval topaz center surrounded by
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Diamond Pink Topaz Silver Topped Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of English Antique 15 karat gold and oxidized silver earrings with diamonds and pink topaz
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, Gold Plate
Antique Gold, Topaz and Garnet Pendant with Aquamarine Center
Located in New York, NY
A Georgian quatrefoil pendant comprised of clusters of topaz and garnet and set with a central
Aquamarine, Garnet, Topaz, 18k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Georgian Onyx, Garnet & Enamel Mourning Ring 1824
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Memorial Ring 15ct Gold Beautifully Made Georgian Mourning Ring. The Centre is Set with a Beautiful Cabochon Garnet, Surrounded by a Halo of Onyx Stones. Fabulous Black &...
Garnet, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold old mine cut diamond ring in floral head designe with estimate diamond weight of 1.4 carats H colour vs clearity centered with large old mine cut diamond 0.42 ct pin...
Victorian Coral and Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Five graduated coral cabochons are perched on a stunning scroll detailed setting. In between the oval coral are tiny rose cut diamond points which add a little sparkle. Modelled in 1...
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold, Circa 1860
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Vivid and romantic, this ruby and diamond ring was created by thoughtfully upcycling antique stones from a damaged Victorian bracelet. At its center glows a 0.37ct cushion-cut ruby o...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ruby & Diamond Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 1.9 Grams Stone: Ruby (6x4 mm) & Accent Diamond (1.6-1.75 mm) Face of Ring: 19.5 x 10.5 x 6.0 mm Size: 7 Hallmark: 10K Tested ITEM #:BR-1078-101823-01
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 1.20ct Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This captivating cluster ring showcases a classically Victorian design. At its centre, a 1.20 carat emerald is sat, cut in an unusual asscher cut shape and rub over set into 18 carat...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous 9carat gold band holds four rubies with a sparkling diamond at the centre. The rubies total 25pts and the diamond measures 5pts. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1993. Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian yellow gold ring with blue enamel and 0.9 ct old mine cut diamond
Located in PARIS, FR
18Kt (750°/°°) yellow gold ring set with an old mine cut diamond weighing approx. 0.9 carats, the ring is highlighted with night-blue enamel. French or English work from the second h...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian 18 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Mourning Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian mourning band. The band is in-stepped and set with black enamel and gold lettering reading "IN MEMORY OF". Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. The inside ...
Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
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 Ruby of stunning beauty surrounded by a halo of 10 sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1920
Located in Firenze, IT
The ruby and rose diamond cluster to a hoop to modelled as two opposing Mercury and caduceus Size: 7 Weight: 14gr.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Nordic Ring 1.5 ct Natural Cornflower Sapphire Diamonds solid 18K Gold S
Located in SE
This Renaissance-styled ring has a flower-shaped composite Silver on an 18K Gold crown measuring 16 mm x 13 mm x 3.5 mm. The central stone is oval cut natural Ceylon Sapphire of Ligh...
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian hardstone cameo ring, the oval-shaped layered agate cameo, measuring approximately 27 by 17mm, and depicting the finely carved profile of Greek god Zeus (Jupiter), rubover...
Agate, Rose Gold
Antique Ring Bague au Firmament Diamonds Enamel 18K Gold Ø6.75 US / 11.5 gr
Located in SE
Very likely French Ring, a variety of Bague au Firmamen late 18th. -early 19th. cent. From 1775, jewelry with blue enamel backgrounds became popular in Europe, especially in England...
Diamond, Enamel, Silver, 18k Gold
Georgian Revival Rose Cut Diamond Heart Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A most romantic Georgian style rose cut diamond engagement ring. The heart motif adorned with a delightful bow and centered by a charming, 0.93 carat antique diamond glimmering with ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique French Early Nineteenth Century 18 Karat Gold Ring Garnets of Perpignan
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful earl nineteenth century ring was created in the south of France. It is made from 18 karat rose gold and carries a hallmark. The ring is designed as a flower. A large o...
Garnet, 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.
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.
The word “topaz” comes from Topazios, the Greek name for St. James Island on the Red Sea (presently known as Zabargad). And even though the Greeks believed that topaz protected the wearer and gave them strength, we unfortunately cannot promise that your antique and vintage topaz jewelry will give you any superhuman abilities.
Beloved by royalty, topazes were once believed to possess special powers for curing diseases and breaking magical spells. While they may not have supernatural properties, these autumnal gems are enchanting just the same.
It’s appropriate that as the temperatures cool and the leaves turn yellow, the birthstone for November is a gem found in autumnal hues. The deep browns, reds and oranges of the topaz, a stone once believed to have the power to cure fevers, is perfect for this time of year. In fact, the palette has also inspired a second birthstone for the month: citrine, which is less expensive and easier to find. Truth be told, topazes can be found in a wide variety of colors (which can get confusing since the blue topaz, along with turquoise, is a birthstone for the month of December), but it’s nice to wax poetic about the season.
The topaz can be blue, green, yellow, pink, purple and red. The colors of this allochromatic stone result from impurities in its crystal structure and are not part of its chemical composition, which is aluminum silicate fluoride hydroxide. The true color of topaz is no color at all. Isn’t it fascinating that a stone that can come in a variety of colors is colorless in its purest form?
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