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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Georgian
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian 19th Century Portuguese Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Set in gold and silver, rivers and crescents with antique foiled diamonds in the cascades of these graceful chandelier earrings from 1790 . These are d...
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Late 18th Century Portuguese Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Antique George IV Drop Earrings 14 Karat Gold Woven Hair Leaf Ornaments
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These drop earrings were handcrafted out of hair and 14 karat gold in 1820 ca.
Each earring consists of three spheres. The ends of the woven hair terminate in gold fittings designed...
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1820s European George IV Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Friendship Token of Sentiment Woven Hair Chain 14 KaratGold Hand Clasp
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful hair chain was created in 1825 ca. It is made out of handwoven brown hair and 14 karat gold. The chain was intended as a token of friendship and sentiment. The hair al...
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1820s European George IV Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Antique Friendship Forget Me Not Sentimental Token Bracelet 14 KaratGold Clasp
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This handcrafted bracelet was intended as a sentimental token of friendship. The perfectly woven brown hair bracelet is made up out of six individually woven thin ropes. The bracelet...
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1820s European George IV Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Turquoise, 14k Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful example of Georgian craftsmanship. This multi-layered cluster ring features an oval shaped rose cut diamond at the centre which is circulated by a slightly s...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Floral Brooch Featuring 3 Carats DTW of Antique Diamonds
Located in Montgomery, AL
This exceptional antique piece dates back to the Georgian design period (1714-1840). This design period is quite lengthy as it encompasses the rule of five British monarchies. This G...
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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds.
Superbly preserved, dating from the late 18th century (1780). A set of sparkling flat rose-cut diamonds decorates each earring along with sixteen vibrant step-cut green emeralds. They range in value from 0.15ct (6 emeralds) to 1.20ct (8 emeralds), and total approximately 10ct in both.
The galleries have ornate detailing and are fitted with three droppers at the bottom with a hinge in the center to allow them to swing and dance freely.
The earrings preserve its original clip hooks and are divided into three bodies, the upper one can be separated and worn independently.
Size: Height 80mm (78mm inc. hooks) x Width 23mm x Depth 5.5mm. Metal: Silver/ 18ct Gold (Tested)
Stones: Emeralds (Major 6.46mmx 5.38mm, approx. 1.20ct each - 10 carats total), Diamonds (approx. 4ct total).
Weight: 43.21g
Modern Spain, Portugal and parts of France were once part of the Iberian peninsula-
Please note that the earrings are in original condition with the original fittings. Sometimes these earrings are referred as Catalan as they were mainly made in the region at the late 18 cent. Spanish jewellery benefited from the Colombian emerald mines abundant supply by the end of the 18 century.
During the eighteenth century, Spain controlled the gold and emerald mines of Colombia and Peru. This wealth of resources resulted in exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings, etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain. A long gold earring...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Pair 18th Century Spanish Rose-Cut Diamond and 18 K Gold Earring - Wearable Art
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Pair 18th Century Spanish "Salmantinos" Rose-Cut Diamond and Gold Earrings. Gold and Diamond earrings, which are a variation on the Pendeloque drop, Circa 1760 - 1780. (Wearable Art...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
A Gold and Silver Octagonal Ring with Musical Allegory in Glass and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A gold and silver ring with a demountable octagonal panel set with an row of rose cut diamonds around a transparant blue glass panel with an silver ornament set with rose cut diamond...
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Late 17th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique Stuart Crystal Silver and Gold Earrings, Georgian, c. 1650.
Located in Aspen, CO
Stuart Crystal silver and gold earrings, c. 1650, Georgian, (King George the Second). These Stuart Crystals, square cut with soft corners, are set in silver with gold wire -which we...
Category
1650s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Crystal, Gold, Silver
Georgian Silver Gold Rose Cut Table Cut Diamond Floral Hair Pin
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing Georgian hair pin. The piece features rose cut and table cut diamonds.
The floral detail is crafted in silver and is gold plated. The rest part is made of base m...
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19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Base Metal
Georgian Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming diamond ring dating back to the Georgian period. The head of this dainty antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold with ornately curvaceous ...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early Victorian Triple Hoop Cut Steel Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
From my personal collection I offer Early Victorian Cut Steel Hoop Earrings to wear with a formal dress or a denim shirt. I did both. The hoops are concentric circles suspended from ...
Category
1820s English George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Cut Steel
Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian Silver Old Cut Paste and Pearl Monkey Pin. This gorgeous Georgian pin is crafted in silver. This pin features a monkey playfully sitting on a branch and ha...
Category
Early 1800s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Silver
Antique Silver Reliquary Locket Pendant, Inri, Mourning, Religious
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful and unusual antique silver reliquary locket pendant.
To the front of the locket there is a naively engraved image of Jesus crucified on th...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver
Georgian Era Gold Case Watch Key Fob, circa 1820
Located in Venice, CA
This elaborate gold case Georgian watch key fob is ready to hang on a chain of your choice! The key has nice proportions, is short and squat in shape, w...
Category
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold
Georgian 18kt yellow gold Pearl Ruby and Emerald cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dating back to around 1810 in England, this 18kt yellow gold cluster ring captures the essence of the Georgian era with its captivating charm. Adorned with emeralds, rubies, and pear...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Two Row Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Georgian diamond ring. The ring features 12 rose cut diamonds that are set in silver in a typical Georgian st...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Antique 4.00 ct old mine cut diamond Giardinetto brooch pendant with Guilloche
Located in Magdeburg, DE
This brooch was made in France or Germany around 1850 and is in very good, antique condition.
The diamonds are all set in silver with open backs.
- One large old mine cut diamond,...
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Mid-19th Century French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Silver
Georgian Pearl and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful Georgian 15ct gold pearl and ruby cluster ring. The central ruby is surrounded by four large natural half pearls which themselves are flanked by an additional sin...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an unusual large Georgian diamond cluster ring. The ring is in a triangular shape and features a negative space in the centre and is surrounded by nine rose cut diamonds vary...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early Georgian Antique 18kt Gold Blue Topaz Cluster
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique early Georgian 18th Century 18kt yellow gold and silver blue topaz and paste cluster.
Ring's Shank has Initials and an inscription 1714 - 43
Tested positive for 18kt gold ...
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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold, rose cut diamond ring. The ring is in a Georgian style and the band features wonderful foliate detail. Although the band is 18ct yellow gold th...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold, rose cut diamond ring. The ring is in a Georgian style and the band features wonderful foliate detail. Although the band is 18ct yellow gold th...
Category
18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 1770s Enamel and Hair Miniature Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The face of the ring features a wonderful hair work urn which sits underneath a willow tree and is set on an ivory plaque...
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1770s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Georgian ring. The ring features a central rich red ruby with a bright white old cut diamond on each shoulder. The gemstones sit in closed back s...
Category
1830s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Mourning Band Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful 15ct yellow gold mourning ring from the late Georgian era. This piece has been expertly enamelled in black, white and gold around the mid section of band and...
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1810s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central old cut diamond and surrounded by five natural pearls and a border of black enamel. Each twisted s...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Pearl, Diamond and Enamel Mourning Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderfully hand made yellow gold Georgian mourning ring. The ring is set with a central rose cut diamond in a cut collet setting and is surrounded by five original natural...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an antique diamond navette ring dating back to the Georgian era. It features an array of closely individually tension set rose cut diamonds of differing shapes and sizes; all...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian 18K Gold & Silver Diamond & Blue Glass Scorpio Firmament Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian diamond, Bristol blue glass, silver and rosy yellow gold ring, comprising forty-four rose cut diamonds, and a panel of Bristol blue glass, set in silver, to an 18 karat ro...
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1820s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian 1770s 18K Gold White Enamel Urn “In Memory of a Friend” Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian white enamel and yellow gold ring, in 18 karat yellow gold, adorned with white enamel and hand painted dedication.
This beautiful piece of mourning jewellery is truly on...
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1770s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian 1790s Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct rose gold mourning ring from the late Georgian era. The piece has been set with a centralised round window that features a small locket of hair and a border ...
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1790s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Georgian Coral Bracelet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A coral bracelet with lions, eagles, dogs, cats, snakes and dragons all in a loving embrace with acanthus leaves on their backs carved to create a magnificent bracelet with a hidden ...
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1840s English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Coral, 18k Gold
Georgian 18kt. yellow gold and silver of rose-cut diamonds cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Georgian 18kt. yellow gold and silver of rose-cut diamonds cluster ring.
The back of the stone has been expertly foiled to optimize the diamond's brilliance.
X - Ray tested positive ...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver & 9K Gold Diamond Foliate Openwork Brooch in Fitted Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian diamond, silver, and rose gold brooch, comprising forty-seven old mine cut diamonds, set in silver, backed in 9 karat rose gold, with 9 karat rose gold pin and fittings.
...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver and Yellow Gold 3.45ctw Old Cut Diamond Ribbon Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian, diamond, gold, and silver brooch, comprising forty-three old mine cut and rose cut diamonds, and one large pear cut diamonds, set in silver, with a yellow gold backing, f...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Royal Air Force 1925 Enameled Wings Badge In 18Kt Gold With 1.68 Ctw Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Antique Platinum & Diamond Royal Air Force Wings Brooch.
A very rare sweetheart Royal Air Force pilot wings badge-brooch, made in England during the reigning period of the king George V, around the 1920 and 1930. This historical wings-badge is finely detailed and has been crafted in 18 karats yellow Gold with platinum top for the setting of the one-hundred-thirty-four diamonds. It is embellished with the RAF monogram within a laurel wreath surmounted by the king's Crown and accented with applications of red and green glass enamels. The brooch is fitted at the reverse with a hinged horizontal pin-bar and a mechanical security lock.
History of The Wings Badge
Pilot’s brevet or Pilot’s Wings was designed by senior officers General Sir Frederick Sykes and General Sir David Henderson...
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1920s English George V Vintage Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely tiny 18th century pendant Locket was crate out 14 katat gold. The outline of the little jewel is decorated with natural seed pearls, one pearl is currently missing but wi...
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1780s European George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
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 ornaments with white and green dotted enamel and two star pendants, culminating in a sty...
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1790s French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian 1760s 18K Gold, White Enamel & Grey Agate Etui or Needle Case
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian gold, enamel and agate needle case or etui, comprising a needle case in polished grey agate, with an inscription in white enamel, with floral detailing in 18 karat yellow ...
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Mid-18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful double heart ring taken from the Georgian era. This romantic piece showcases a duo of expertly cut pear shaped precious gemstones including an electric gree...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Austrian 1820 Georgian Enameled Pendant Brooch In 18Kt Gold & Rose Cuts Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian pendant brooch made in Austria.
An incredible antique pendant brooch, created in Austria during the Georgian period, back in the 1820. This fabulous piece has been crafted ...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this ‘target’ shaped cluster ring is set with a 1ct cushion cut deep red ‘pigeon’s blood’ r...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Georgian Style 4.34 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous Georgian style diamond solitaire ring. Set upon a thin 18ct yellow gold band, the face of the piece presents a single oval faceted old cut diamond which has...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Scarce Antique 18th Century Mughal 5ct Colombian Emerald Gold Ring Certified
Located in London, GB
A scarce late 18th century high-karat gold and emerald ring, circa 1780.
This superb gold ring is set with a large faceted natural emerald gemstone, approximately 5cts in weight. T...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Emerald, Gold
Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 12 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love
Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 12 Kt gold
Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly
Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.)
Very good condition keeping with age
Georgian Garnet jewellery...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Garnet, Gold
George III Sterling Silver Chamber Stick
By Henry Chawner
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A wonderful George III period chamber stick in sterling silver by Henry Chawner of London. An elegant scrolled handle is mounted to an octagonal base underneath a column with reeded ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
22kt Yellow Gold Mourning Ring with Enamel Band
Located in Braintree, GB
22kt. yellow gold and white and black enamel large size W band mourning ring with the inscription ' John Hall OB 9. October:1797 /ET: 76
Fully hallmarked.
Maker: W.H
Dimensions -...
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1790s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
George III Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by Charles Wright
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A George III sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle likely by Charles Wright of London. The pot features what could be described as Rococo period repousse swags and floral s...
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18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine George II sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle, floral repousse details and a crest with rubbed maker's mark likely for William Skeen. The coffee pot is very much i...
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18th Century British George II Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Georgian Diamond and Ivory Miniature Portrait Pendant
Located in Stroud, GB
A rare and elegant late Georgian portrait miniature locket pendant, set with five old cut diamonds in a floral motif and cast in 9ct gold.
The portrait of the lady is painted on ivo...
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1820s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold
Petite Georgian Diamond & 18K Gold Flower Brooch - France - Circa 1819-38
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional petite Georgian era diamond and 18K rose and yellow gold flower brooch - featuring nine old mine cut diamonds in solid silver crimped collet settings to form the flower h...
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Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian 7.40 Ct Diamond Night Day Long Teardrop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
An exceptional Georgian era pair of long drop earrings dating 1800 circa
Hand crafted of silver over solid 15 KT gold except the posts which are a later very old replacement made of ...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring, hallmarked 1821
Located in London, GB
This mourning ring is an unusual and rare piece of history from the Georgian period. Hallmarked 1821, the words ‘In memory of DF’ is found across the centre of the ring within the t...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
An Enamel and Diamond Ring Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The blue enamel oval plaque, set with rose-cut diamonds, the largest to the centre, all inlaid against cobalt black glass, the rose gold setting tapering into a crisp knife-edge shan...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Style Antique 2.64 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Recently rescued from an estate is a gleaming antique Georgian-era rose cut diamond weighing 2.64 carats exuding the charm that only a romance stone can. This eco-friendly diamond ha...
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1850s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Rings, Luxury Watches and Other Antique and Vintage Fine Jewelry and Estate Jewelry on 1stDibs
Our love for diamond rings, luxury watches and other antique and vintage fine jewelry and estate jewelry goes back thousands of years.
Jewelry has long been a symbol of spiritual strength, wealth or power and, of course, a means of personal expression. While materials and processes employed by the world’s most popular jewelry houses — Tiffany & Co., Cartier, BVLGARI and others — have evolved over time, humans still gravitate toward many of the same accessories that our ancestors wore.
Ancient Egyptians were often hard at work designing jewelry and adorning themselves with an array of necklaces, rings and other items, and nearly every Egyptian, rich or poor, was buried with some kind of jewelry. When King Tut’s burial chamber was excavated, it revealed a sense of style that inspired Art Deco jewelry designs.
Brooches and pins remain essentials in our jewelry boxes, although we no longer require them to fasten our garments, as was once their primary use. Rings, which have always been signifiers of eternity, still serve as romantic gifts and tokens of affection. Engagement rings are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment — and as it can be difficult to choose the right one, explore our buying guides for a close look at antique engagement rings, Art Deco engagement rings and vintage engagement rings. [Fun fact: It wasn’t until the 14th century that we learned how to effectively cut diamonds, a critical step in revealing the stone’s brilliance.]
Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C. We’ve even created our own new, sacred symbols — the Cartier Love bracelet, for example, with its distinctive locking mechanism, is an understated and modernist symbol of love’s promise (with its own captivating history to boot). And, crafted by French jeweler Jacques Arpels of Van Cleef & Arpels, the Magic Alhambra necklace channels luck for the wearer with its universally adored design, which is informed by four-leaf clovers, a plant synonymous with good fortune.
Whether it’s our sentimental charm jewelry, costume jewelry, chunky retro bracelets or minimalist earrings created by the likes of contemporary designers WHITE/SPACE and Agmes, luxurious jewels can elevate any outfit, regardless of your personal style.
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