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 Colonial Painted Miniature Gold Filigree Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful handmade 18kt Yellow Gold Filigiree Bracelet made of Rosettes and spirals and solid gold backs. Truly a magnificent piece of work. Miniatures are painted on vellum wit...
Mid-Century Yellow Gold Dog Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's handmade triple spiral link 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with five detailed dog charms; retriever, setter, shepherd, co...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 3D Poodle Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage 1960's five poodle 14k yellow gold charm bracelet with four 3D and one 2D highly detailed different poodle charms. Triple spiral link bracelet with original textured spring r...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Sport Motif Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1960's Sport Motif 14k yellow gold charm bracelet. Ballet shoes, lady golfer, bowler, ice skated, riding boot and cap charms. 7.5 inches in length. 14k yellow gold Stamped: 14k 13...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Carat Yellow Gold Heart Padlock Gate Bracelet, 1913
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1913, this Edwardian gate bracelet, is meticulously handcrafted from 18 carat yellow gold and fastens with a lovely heart-sh...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1980's 14K Yellow Gold Charm Link Bracelet - The modern design link bracelet can be worn with or without charms. The bracelet measures...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
27.00 Carats Oval Amethyst Yellow Gold Filigree Filigree Link Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
1970's Amethyst Filigree bracelet. 6 large warm oval amethyst bezel set amethysts totaling 27.00cts, set in 14k yellow gold with oval beauti...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Charm Bracelet in 18 Karat in 3 Golds Leaves Pattern
Located in Paris, FR
Bracelet Charm 3 golds 18 carats with leaf pattern Double chain in yellow gold holding different kinds of tree leaves in different colors of gold (white, pink and yellow) 18 carats. ...
18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1990's 14k Rose Gold Wide Charm Link Bracelet
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage 1990's 14K Rose Gold Wide Charm Link Bracelet - The bracelet measures .5 inches wide and 8 inches long and features a hidden plunger clasp with a safety latch. The bracelet w...
14k Gold, Rose Gold
18k Gold Chain 14k Gold Enamel Ladybug Charms Bracelet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Playful yet luxurious, this vintage bracelet features an 18k gold double-link chain adorned with eight 14k red enamel ladybug charms. Each charm is finely detailed with glossy red a...
14k Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Frog Link Bracelet
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold frog link bracelet. Dimensions: 17 cm Lenght / 1 cm Width. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their s...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Rose Gold Golf Themed Charm Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
Gold theme charm bracelet with six solid 14k yellow gold golf charms on a rose gold link bracelet. Four of the charms have movable golf clubs. 7 inches in length 14k yellow gold 14...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold
$338
H 0.56 in Dm 0.56 in
Vintage Portuguese 833 Silver Filigree Miniature Well Bucket Charms / Object
Located in London, GB
Vintage Portuguese 833 Silver Filigree Miniature Well Bucket Charms / Object Description : An exceptional mid-20th-century Portuguese silver filigree miniature depicting a tradition...
Silver
Chunky Charm Bracelet Georgian Style Multi Color Gemstones in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Fairfield, CT
Chunky Charm Bracelet Georgian Style Multi Color Gemstones in 18K Yellow Gold This Georgian-inspired charm bracelet in 18k yellow gold features a collection of uniquely shaped charm...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French Bracelet with Georgian and Victorian Intaglio Fobs
Located in Stamford, CT
Color galore, white purple green, amber, gold and multiple stones including amethyst, banded agate and chalcedony and glass intaglios fill this 1940's 18kt French Bracelet...
Agate, Amethyst, Chalcedony, Garnet, 18k Gold
Antique Citrine and Amethyst Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold curb link bracelet suspending eleven carved gold Georgian fobs, alternating with citrines and amethysts, in 18k gold. Charms are circa 18...
Citrine, Amethyst, 18k Gold