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Jewelry & Watches For Sale
Style: Georgian
Style: Rococo
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

George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
By Peter and Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A George III period, sterling silver creamer with a monogrammed crest and beaded rim by Peter & Ann Bateman of the famed Bateman silversmithing family. This rather lovely creamer sit...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Chalcedony, Amethyst, Pearl Silver and Gold Cross Pattée Pendant, 1790
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cross pattée, with a faceted, cushion shaped amethyst, set in the centre, with a cluster surround of natural half seed pearls, in cut down st...
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1810s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Silver over 15 Karat Gold and 0.60 Carat Rose Cut Floret Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silver over 15 Karat Gold and 0.60 Carat Rose Cut Floret Ring c.1840 Size 7.5 (Sizable)
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Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Pair of Classic Sterling Silver Taper Candlesticks
Located in London, GB
A pair of sterling silver Georgian style cast taper candlesticks with hexagonal base, gross weight 5.45ozs,(169.72gms), height, 4.5",(11cms), London 1987, maker Richard Lawton Ltd. ...
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1980s British Georgian Vintage Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

George III Blue Enamel, Pearl and Diamond Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian lozenge-shaped pendant, to the centre a rose-cut diamond-set interlocking double-heart mounted in silver, applied on blue enamel background surrounded by white enamel bord...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel

Vintage 1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage Portuguese 2.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. These stunning,...
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20th Century Portuguese Georgian Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Georgian 18 Karat Gold, Enamel and Seed Pearl Mourning Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
An 18kt yellow gold, black enamel, and seed pearl mourning ring dating to 1817. The piece centres on a piece of likely Essex crystal which sits atop of the letters 'WF' cut from gold. Surrounding this crystal is halo of seed pearls set in a bed of black and white enamel. The beauty of this piece is that the ring is entirely as it was manufactured 200 years ago, with the shank unaltered, evidenced by the uninterrupted patterns on the piece. An absolutely stunning piece of Georgian era jewellery...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Gold Filigree Earrings 18 Karat
Located in Palermo, IT
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1810s Italian Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Featuring floral motif, rose cut diamonds set in silver on the front and gold finish on the back with natural pearl detail. Interchangeable design.
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Mid-18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian 12 Karat Rose Gold Rose Cut Diamond Deer Pin
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Georgian Deer pin with Rose Cut Diamonds. Item #P0096 Metal: 12K Rose Gold Weight: 14.6 Grams Total Diamond Weight: Approximately 6.00 cts Dia...
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Early 1700s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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 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...
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1650s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Silver

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

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

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

Antique Georgian Sun in Splendour Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine large antique 14K yellow gold and carnelian Sun in Splendour intaglio Georgian signet ring Early 19th Century Superbly carved oval carnelian intaglio of an ornate heraldic crest with a central shield shaped coat of arms depicting a human face environed in rays of the sun, termed Sun in Splendour, surrounded by scrolled foliate mantling and topped by a crest of a nude crowned female figure raising her right hand in which she holds a Sun in Splendour. Substantial 14K yellow gold setting with stylized sea...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Georgian Diamond Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Perfect Georgian Diamond earrings are just the right length to wear day or night, blue genes to evening. The gold is 15kt. The country of ori...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Pinchbeck Chandelier Torpedo Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
A magnificent example of history, these long beautifully granulated chandelier earrings are set with amethysts from early c. 1790 and were made in the United Kingdom. They are light on the ear and completely original other than the shepherd hooks which are easier to insert rather than the back to front hooks.. Antique earrings are dear and rare to find in original condition, as many have lost the top section. These earrings superb quality, decorated with tiny orbs of gold ( granulation) applied on the long stem part. Father time knows how granulation adhered without glue or solder. The top and lowest section are engraved in repousse, the method of engraving where the gold sheet is pushed out into a design from the back creating volume and dimension. Floral designs cover the bottom inch of the earrings. The magical secret of Pinchbeck is that no expertise was spared in its creation, rather it took a master of alchemy and ingenuity to create the gold metal formula. Pinchbeck was that alchemist. He was a British Watchmaker. He concentrated on making the first fine gold metal that was not actually gold but became as valuable. He and his son were the only living to know the formula, a marvelous gold metal that never tarnishes, is a comfortable weight and is strong and durable. It became sought after by royalty and jewelry lovers throughout the world. Made only for a short period, it is valuable, desirable and precious. Later gold filled and gold plated jewelry does not match the beauty. Pinchbeck jewelry...
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Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Amethyst, Pinchbeck

Late Georgian Emerald, Ruby and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds a gorgeous ruby at the centre and surrounding this stone are emeralds and pearls with rubies either side also. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: Q or ...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

Georgian Diamond Ring .40ct Rose Cut Original 1800's Antique 14K Gold Sz 7.75
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original 1800's-1830's Georgian Antique Diamond Ring .40ct Rose Cut 14K Yellow Gold Genuine Rose Cut Natural Mined Diamonds Genuine Antique Ring...
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1810s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Diamond Drop Earrings, 11.65 Carats, circa 1810
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century diamond drop earrings, with the top pair of old-cut diamonds weighing approximately 1.50ct each, in our opinion the colour is J and our opinion of the cl...
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1810s English Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

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

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 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...
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1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

Materials

Gold

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 18kt Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Seal Fob/Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique 18th-century Georgian seal fob/pendant, crafted from 18kt. yellow gold features a Carnelian intaglio depicting an armorial coat of arms. X- ray been tested for 18kt gold...
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Late 18th Century European Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

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

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Diamond, Silver

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 style. This ring sits low on the finger so it i...
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18th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Gold, 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

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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
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

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

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Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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...
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1830s Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow 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

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Diamond, 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 Geor...
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1920s English George V Vintage Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

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

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Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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

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Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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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

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

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

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

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Silver

Late Georgian Turquoise and Rose Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A genuine late Georgian-early Victorian wedding ring, dating back over 140 years. Complete with antique rose cut diamonds and enduring 14k gold displaying fantastic natural patina th...
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Late 19th Century Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Diamond, Turquoise

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

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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

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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

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Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver

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

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Diamond, Gold, 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

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold

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

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Coral and Gold Amor and Psyche Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of 15-carat gold and coral - day and night - earrings. The two detachable parts have large, drop-shaped coral cameos. They depict Amor with his bow and arrow and Psyche with a...
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1830s British Georgian Antique Jewelry & Watches

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Coral, 18k 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

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Sterling Silver, Silver

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 housesTiffany & 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 ringsArt 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.

Find a wide-ranging collection of authentic antique, new and vintage jewelry today on 1stDibs.

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