Victorian Huge Black Dot Paste Horseshoe c. 1880
Located in Stamford, CT
Endless good luck will come with this large European silver and black dot paste horseshoe. The
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Other, Sterling Silver
Victorian Huge Black Dot Paste Horseshoe c. 1880
Located in Stamford, CT
Endless good luck will come with this large European silver and black dot paste horseshoe. The
Other, Sterling Silver
$15,992Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.75 in L 3.25 in
1780s Portuguese Antique Black Dot Paste and Silver Earrings
Located in Aventura, FL
. Period: 18th Century, Antique Metal: Silver Stones: Black Dot Paste Measurements: 3.25 inches (82.6 mm
Silver
$3,950
H 2.63 in W 2.75 in
Magnificent Large Antique Georgian Regency Period Black Dot Paste Turban Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Superb antique Georgian Regency period black dot paste and silver turban ornament brooch. Circa
Silver
Georgian Glitter in Black Dot Paste Ear Drops
Located in Stamford, CT
Light will catch the gold flashes in the foiled paste of these gorgeous Georgian earrings c. 1820
Sterling Silver
Georgian Silver Paste Brooch or Pendant with Pink Paste Drop
Located in Stamford, CT
You have heard the phrase this is to die for, apply it to this 19th century French Black Dot Paste
Silver
Antique Georgian Black Dot Solid Silver Paste Brooch 1820s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A rare and deeply romantic Antique Georgian Black Dot Silver Paste Brooch from the 1820s. Crafted
Antique Georgian Silver Gold Paste shoe buckle
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding Antique Georgian c.1800 Silver and Black dot paste shoe buckle with engraved Rose
Gold, Silver
Antique Black Dot Paste Cluster Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Bold black dot paste Georgian cluster ring set in silver and 18K gold will make a statement
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Black Dot Paste Cluster Ring, 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
"gemstones" are made from leaded glass and faceted to resemble precious gems. Black dot paste has a small
15k Gold
Georgian Black Dot Paste, Silver and Gold Heart Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning pendant holds black dot paste. The paste is set in silver and the back of the pendant
Silver, Gold
Antique Curved Black Dot Paste Triple Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
curved line design of these earrings is rarely seen. The black dot at the center of each paste was meant
18k Gold
Antique Eighteenth Century Portuguese gold Paste Marquise Shaped Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful Portuguese marquis shaped ring set with clear black dot pastes in 18K yellow gold and
18k Gold
Antique Silver Portuguese Paste Pendant, 18th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
From my personal collection, a pendant brooch of Black dot paste of every shape and size is set in
Sterling Silver
18 kt Gold French Wedding Cross and heart
Located in Stamford, CT
design, beautiful lace-like gold and black dot paste are a tour d' force of jewelry design. The jewel
Antique Paste Cluster Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fantastic Queen Anne "black dot" paste cluster earrings set in silver. The earrings date
Silver
Georgian Black Dot Paste Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Black Dot Paste Pendant from the late 18th Century. Originally born as a jeweled slide for
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Black Dot Paste Flower Earrings, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful pair of Antique, late Georgian era black dot paste flower earrings. Sweet little
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Black Dot Paste Cluster Ring, Silver and 9k Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Georgian era black dot paste cluster ring is delicately charming. It is a conversion
9k Gold, Silver
Cherub Locket Pendant 19th Century French Black Dot Paste Silver En Grisaille
Located in New York, NY
En Grisaille, and set in a silver setting with magnificent Black Dot Paste stones. The early antique
Sterling Silver
Georgian Black Dot Paste and Silver Antique Spinning Flower Brooch
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
most likely constructed from silver. It features a large 3D flower design set with hand-cut, black-dot
Silver
Antique Georgian Black Dot Paste Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
I am Superb quality, the best bright white I have seen, have a central round paste of approximately
15k Gold
Lovely Georgian Paste Articulated Heart Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant black dot pastes are used in this articulated 3 part pendant which has been strung on a
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
Georgian Period Cushion Cut Paste Earrings, circa 1830
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Everybody's favorite fun shape and size earrings, the cushion cut, black dot paste drops are
Georgian "Black Dot" Paste Cross Pendant
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A cool Georgian cross pendant, set with white paste stones with "black-dot" open culet accents
15k Gold
18th Century Georgian Black Dot Paste Earrings
Located in Sale, Cheshire
These antique solitaire earrings are old. Really, really old. Set with highly domed black dot paste
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Black Dot Paste Brooch and Pendant in Silver
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Such a lovely Georgian black dot paste brooch with tear shaped drop. The dangling tear drop is
Silver
Antique Georgian White Paste Navette Pendant "Love Unites Us"
Located in Sale, Cheshire
vivid royal blue; a border of black dot paste gemstones, cushion cut; and a central plaque with the
9k Gold, Silver
Georgian Earrings Black Dot Paste Flower Silver Gold Cluster Antique Studs
Located in London, GB
metals such as gold and silver. With their distinctive black dot culets, these dainty flowers are a
Other, Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Paste Silver Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
An Outstanding Georgian c.1800s Silver and hand cut, foil backed black dot Paste RIVIERE Necklace
Gold, Silver
Georgian Silver Colorless Paste Foliate Brooch
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
dot’ paste was masterfully crafted. The rounded, closed back settings and quality of black dot stones
Silver
Antique Silver Black Dot Clear Paste Cross Pendant, Sterling Silver Pendant
Located in Rottedam, NL
jewelry. This particular type of foiling technique is known as the ""Black Dot"", where the foil was
Sterling Silver
Bridal Tiara, Diamond & Sapphire, New
Located in Northampton, MA
This diamond and white sapphire bridal tiara was hand-crafted by a skilled artisan in India from gold-over-silver (vermeil). This gorgeous, elegant tiara is perfectly proportioned an...
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver
$9,778 / set
W 0.91 in D 0.22 in L 3.08 in
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality Herring/ Chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds. Superbly preserved, datin...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique diamond earrings in 14 carat gold with 52 rose cut diamonds - total carat weight approx. 1ct.
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique victorian 10k gold rose cut diamond earrings centered with 1 large diamond flanked with smaller diamonds in detaled prongs with estimate weight of 1.5 carats back foiled date...
Vintage 1930s Gold Silk Lamé Strapless Gown & Beadwork Gown UK 10 US 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This truly magnificent 1930's gold silk lamé dress, embellished with trailing gunmetal grey and silver beadwork, is a phenomenal piece to add to your evening-wear wardrobe. The stra...
"Garrard & Co" Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, circa 1890/1905
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Exquisite Collector Edwardian/Belle Epoque Natural Pearl and Diamond Bracelet, fitted in its original case by Garrard & Co, circa 1900. The first official Crown Jeweler for the Brit...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Alexander McQueen F/W 2010 “Angels & Demons” Medieval Art Royalty Gown Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
From Alexander McQueen’s final collection, this spectacular piece features digitally printed imagery depicting Medieval religious artwork from German painter Stefan Lochner. The artw...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
Custom-Made 1990s Valentino Large Red Dyed Full-Body Fox Fur Fling
By Valentino, Valentino Couture
Located in Gresham, OR
Custom-Made 1990s Valentino Large Red Dyed Full-Body Fox Fur Fling: Unmarked but confirmed, custom piece from the House of Valentino for a private client, this is an extravagant, ove...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
$35,000
H 2.76 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Haircomb Necklace, ca. 1880s A very unusual and stunning Victorian crown, set with fiery opal cabochons and old-mine cut diamonds, from the 1880s. T...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Silver
$425Sale Price|38% Off
Superb 1980s Vicky Tiel Couture "Sara" Metallic Gold Lame Dress with Bolero (38)
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Port Hope, ON
Outstanding piece in excellent condition. The dress is boned to the waist and has a an inset bra. The permanent pleats of the skirt complement the gathers to be found at the bust and...
Georgian approx 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Monumental Georgian Statement Outstanding and utterly beautiful this rare example from the Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca Comes to us in fine original, wearable, condition Flat wide c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
F/W 2003 Roberto Cavalli cut out gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Austin, TX
F/W 2003 CAVALLI CUT OUT GOWN FABRIC: stretch Nylon & Viscose Made in Italy Chest: open, Waist: 24-42", Hips: 34-60", Length: 67" ConditioN: Excellent Fits US 6 - 10 ( mannequi...
Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
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.
The rarity of this beautifully preserved matched set cannot be overstated.
From diamonds to glass, gold to iron, get to know the stories behind the materials and techniques that defined the jewelry of this era.
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