Georgian Dome Rings
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.
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
18th Century British Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Gold, Enamel
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
1930s European Vintage Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1840s English Antique Georgian Dome Rings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1820s British Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
1920s Italian Vintage Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Dome Rings
Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Onyx, Garnet, Enamel, 15k Gold, Gold
1860s British Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Dome Rings
Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1860s British Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century British Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Gold
1970s British Vintage Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
1780s Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Antique Georgian Dome Rings
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1790s British Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Diamond, 15k Gold
Mid-17th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
1990s Unknown Georgian Dome Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Dome Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold