Georgian 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.
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Rings
Rock Crystal, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1780s European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1790s British Antique Georgian Rings
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century British Antique Georgian Rings
Garnet, Gold
2010s Zambian Georgian Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century European Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1850s English Antique Georgian Rings
Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Rings
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1830s European Antique Georgian Rings
Agate, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Rings
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 18th Century British Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Rings
Silver Plate
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
18th Century English Antique Georgian Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
18th Century English Antique Georgian Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1830s British Antique Georgian Rings
Topaz, Pearl, Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1850s European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1820s European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1910s British Vintage Georgian Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Italian Antique Georgian Rings
Garnet, Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Rings
Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Gold
1790s English Antique Georgian Rings
Gold, 9k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1830s English Antique Georgian Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1750s French Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century European Antique Georgian Rings
Carnelian, Gold
1830s European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Rings
Enamel
1910s British Vintage Georgian Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Rings
18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
Early 18th Century English Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
1840s French Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18th Century Antique Georgian Rings
Yellow Gold
Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Rings
10k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century American Antique Georgian Rings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Rings
Diamond
1860s English Antique Georgian Rings
Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold