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Georgian Vanity Items

GEORGIAN STYLE

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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Style: Georgian
Antique Cut Steel Hairpin Hair Ornament Butterfly Insect Horn
Antique Cut Steel Hairpin Hair Ornament Butterfly Insect Horn

Antique Cut Steel Hairpin Hair Ornament Butterfly Insect Horn

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This charming hair ornament was handcrafted in the second quarter of the 19th century. The hairpin is decorated with a butterfly made from small facetted steel nails that were rivete...

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1830s English Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Munslow, Birmingham 1808
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Munslow, Birmingham 1808

Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Vinaigrette by John Munslow, Birmingham 1808

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine Georgian vinaigrette. In sterling silver. By John Munslow of Birmingham. With ribbed decoration to the body, a finely decorated, pierced grille hinged to the side, and a gi...

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Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal

Antique Georgian Coral Hair Slide Pin Brooch
Antique Georgian Coral Hair Slide Pin Brooch

Antique Georgian Coral Hair Slide Pin Brooch

Located in London, GB

The Victorians believed Coral would protect you from evil, traditionally children would wear coral necklaces and it was thought to ward off diseases, illnesses, evil spirits and dang...

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18th Century English Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Coral, Brass

Antique Georgian Clasp Necklace Bracelet Rose Gold 9K Garnet
Antique Georgian Clasp Necklace Bracelet Rose Gold 9K Garnet

Antique Georgian Clasp Necklace Bracelet Rose Gold 9K Garnet

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This charming clasp designed as a buckle was created in 1830 ca. out of 9K rose gold. The buckle is set with ten round facetted garnets, the two larger garnets are oval. It is intend...

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1830s European Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Garnet, Silver, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique  Belle Époque Scent Bottle Miniature Perfume Bottle Silver Sun
Antique  Belle Époque Scent Bottle Miniature Perfume Bottle Silver Sun

Antique Belle Époque Scent Bottle Miniature Perfume Bottle Silver Sun

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual miniature silver scent bottle was created towards the end of the 19th century. On both sides of the bottle we see a large sun with a face, the sun rays spreading over th...

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1890s Chilean Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

Amythest and Gold Sulphide Scent Bottle on Stand
Amythest and Gold Sulphide Scent Bottle on Stand

Amythest and Gold Sulphide Scent Bottle on Stand

Located in Riverdale, NY

Amythest and 18k Tri Color Gold Sulphide Cameo Scent Bottle on Stand, early 19th Century, possibly by Baccarat. A custom made period stand in sterling allows the bottle to be display...

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1820s French Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Hair Pins Hair Ornaments Facetted Chalcedony Silver Gilt Silver
Antique Hair Pins Hair Ornaments Facetted Chalcedony Silver Gilt Silver

Antique Hair Pins Hair Ornaments Facetted Chalcedony Silver Gilt Silver

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These unusual hair ornaments come as a set of four haipins with two prongs each and two pins with one prong each connected by a silver chain. All the pins are mounted with natural colour facetted...

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1820s European Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cut Steel Shoe Buckle Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cut Steel Shoe Buckle Metal

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Pair Of Cut Steel Shoe Buckle Metal

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These exquisite Georgian shoe buckles with a cut out design were created in the 1st quarter of the 19th century. More than seven hundred facetted steel nails have been riveted onto t...

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1810s European Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Cut Steel

Antique Georgian Buckle Banded Agate Against The Evil Eye Garnets Gilt metal
Antique Georgian Buckle Banded Agate Against The Evil Eye Garnets Gilt metal

Antique Georgian Buckle Banded Agate Against The Evil Eye Garnets Gilt metal

Located in Munich, Bavaria

d This outstanding dress buckle uses the combination of flat cut garnets and banded agates chosen for their eye resemblance. Agates cut this way have been used in jewellery since ant...

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1830s English Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Agate, Garnet, Gilt Metal

Georgian Engraved Sterling Silver Sash Belt Buckle, 1825
Georgian Engraved Sterling Silver Sash Belt Buckle, 1825

Georgian Engraved Sterling Silver Sash Belt Buckle, 1825

Located in Rotterdam, NL

This silver rectangular curved sash buckle is made in early nineteenth century, Georgian era. The central pillar is hinged with a two-prong, which is flanked by an openwork heart-sha...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box
Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box

Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box. In the rare figural form of a snail shell or seashell. The interior of the box is gilt. It was made by Matthew Linwood...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian Pair of Peacock Clasp Bracelet Necklace Pinchbeck Paste
Antique Georgian Pair of Peacock Clasp Bracelet Necklace Pinchbeck Paste

Antique Georgian Pair of Peacock Clasp Bracelet Necklace Pinchbeck Paste

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This elegant pair of clasps are designed as peacocks with their fan. The peacocks are made out of Pinchbeck and mounted in metal clasps with a rose gold gilding. The peacocks's fans ...

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1820s English Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Pinchbeck

Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver
Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver

Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This rare button features a shell cameo of a young man carved in antique manner. The cameo is mounted in a silver button.

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1780s European Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Materials

Silver

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Located in NEWARK, GB

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Mexican Sterling Silver Hairpin
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Mexican Sterling Silver Hairpin

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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Antique French Silver Hair Comb Hair Ornament
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Located in Munich, Bavaria

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Buffalo horn hairpin
Buffalo horn hairpin

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By Lera Treyger

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin
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Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin

Located in Munich, Bavaria

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Silver

Fine Swiss Musical Fob 1810 ca Solid 18 KT Gold Large Sized
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Antique Ribbed French Sterling Silver Snuff Box from the Mario Buatta Collection
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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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18th Century gold perfume bottle.
18th Century gold perfume bottle.

18th Century gold perfume bottle.

Located in Aspen, CO

With beautiful engraving, this 18K yellow gold perfume bottle is nearly five inches high.

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Late 18th Century Swiss Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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18k Gold

Coral and Gold Bite Bar
Coral and Gold Bite Bar

Coral and Gold Bite Bar

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W 0.44 in L 5.01 in

Coral and Gold Bite Bar

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An 18 carat gold bite bar with coral, France, first quarter of the 19th century. weight: 14.8 grams dimensions: 12.7 x 1.1 cm.

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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Coral, 18k Gold

Coral and Gold Hair Pin
Coral and Gold Hair Pin

Coral and Gold Hair Pin

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A beautiful hairpin of 18 carat gold, the upper part gilded with a high carat gold, with polished coral branches, in original fitted case, England, circa 1830. weight: 24.8 grams ...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Coral, 18k Gold

A Swiss Two-Color Gold Snuff-Box
A Swiss Two-Color Gold Snuff-Box

A Swiss Two-Color Gold Snuff-Box

Located in Firenze, IT

Geneva, Circa 1815/1820, Maker'S Mark C I , with the swiss mark

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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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18k Gold

Miniature Blue Opaline Perfume Flask
Miniature Blue Opaline Perfume Flask

Miniature Blue Opaline Perfume Flask

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A sweet and very refined little perfume flask of ribbed blue opaline glass with an 18 carat gold screw fitting, Paris, circa 1817-1838 (bélier).
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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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18k Gold