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.
Pair of Handmade Georgian Cut Steel Bracelets
By Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
Two are better than one when you find a rare pair of cut steel bracelets made of tightly clustered cut steel rivets that form flowers and bows along th...
Cut Steel
Antique 31 Carat Diamonds Silver Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent silver bracelet from the 19th century era, is set with sparkling old mine brilliant cut diamonds that weigh approximately 31.00ct. The color of the diamonds is H-I w...
Diamond, Silver
$1,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 3 in W 2.14 in
Turquoise Navajo Native American Bracelet Monumental Sterling Silver Antique
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning antique Native American Navajo Cuff Bracelet with a spectacular natural Turquoise stone of monumental 2.5 inch size. The early bracelet is a masterpiece of Navajo...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Pair of Angela Cummings Tiger Striped Lucite Bangle Bracelets
Located in Darnestown, MD
This pair of undulating lucite bracelets were made early in the career of noted American jewelry designer, Angela Cummings. One is matte on both sides...
$54Sale Price|55% Off
PHILLIPE AUDIBERT antique silver logo plate cuff elastic bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PHILLIPE AUDIBERT antique silver logo plate cuff elastic bracelet Reference: ANWU/A00290 Brand: Phillipe Audibert Material: Metal Color: Silver Closure: Elasticated CONDITION: Condi...
Silver
Aquamarine Rainbow Sapphire Tzavorite Gemstone Handmade Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
Aquamarine Rainbow Sapphire Tzavorite Gemstone Handmade Bracelet 18 Karat Gold This bracelet is handmade in yellow gold. I wanted to create...
Tsavorite, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sa...
$63Sale Price|65% Off
PHILLIPE AUDIBERT antique silver bead baguette crystal elastic bracelet
Located in Hong Kong, NT
PHILLIPE AUDIBERT antique silver bead baguette crystal elastic bracelet Reference: ANWU/A00288 Brand: Phillipe Audibert Material: Metal Color: Silver Closure: Elasticated CONDITION:...
Silver
Multicolor Tourmalines Diamond Black Silver Cuff Bracelet
Located in Geneva, CH
Blackened silver bangle bracelet set with mostly oval and pear-cut multicolored tourmalines framed by rose-cut diamonds. 18K yellow gold tongue. Length: approximately 17.5 cm. Width:...
Diamond, Tourmaline, Silver
Hermès Antique Silver Bracelet
By Hermès
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Hermès - (Made in France) Antique silver bracelet. Visible hallmark. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: 19 cm Seller Reference: BRA92
Pair of Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelets by Doris Panos
By Doris Panos
Located in Darnestown, MD
Pair of gold and diamond bangle bracelets by Doris Panos. The bracelets are hinged. They have an inner diameter of 2 1/4 inches. They are 1/4 inch in height. Total diamond weght of e...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Intricate Silver Bangle Bracelet
Located in London, GB
Beautiful lightweight Victorian silver bangle with intricate decoration. Tested for silver. It is slightly oval, the inside measurements are 6.4cm / 2.5 inches by 6cm / 2.3 inches, and the width is 1cm / .4 inch. The front is width 4cm / 1.6 inches. The bracelet is in very good condition, with scratching and some minor indentations as expected. There are four small balls missing from the end decorations. This is a really lovely detailed antique silver bangle...
Silver
Pair of Art Deco Paste Bracelets
Located in New York, NY
Matched pair of Art Deco flapper bracelets in paste set in rhodiumed metal. Bright and sparkly with appropriate period patina. USA 1930's. 6.75" x .5"
Gilt Metal
Madame Grès pair of bracelets 'rams'
By Madame Gres
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
GRÈS - (Made in France) Set of silvery metal 'rams' opening bracelets, Madame Grès by Robert Goossens, circa 1960. Not signed. Bibliography: Similar pattern on « Costume Jewelry for...
Steven Battelle 107.5 Carats Ruby Sterling Silver Bracelet
Located in Soquel, CA
33 individual faceted pear shaped pink ruby stones from 6 x 9 mm to 9 x 15 mm are interlinked to form this beautiful and comfortable bracelet set in silver. Current 7.5 inch length ...
Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
Victorian Persian Turquoise and Ruby Serpent Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
An astonishing serpent bracelet in 14 Kt gold, abundant in close set Persian turquoise finely hand crafted in Austria Hungary c. 1860. The bracelet is a rare beauty and surpasses the quality of most offered for sale today. I believe photographs speak for themselves. There are both Austro Hungarian and Viennese hallmarks. The turquoises all match in color. Brava. This is a magnificent jewel that will become an heirloom to care for and pass non through generations. It will keep its value as high quality antique jewelry always does even in an expensive jewelry...
Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold
Georgian Berlin Iron Button Bracelet Gothic Design
Located in Stamford, CT
Berlin Iron has been a passion of collectors for hundreds of years and of this dealer, but not that long, and this Gothic bracelet is no exception. The graceful curves, the spires, the spikes, the appearance of lace in iron, the complexity, the history and the elegance of design is enough reason for collectors to share my passion. As with all antique jewelry prices have swooped up and come down. They reached a pinnacle where collectors paid exalted prices to own a piece. Well warranted as they are rare found mostly in museums around the world and sometimes in fragments. This is an early, c. 1800 German...
Berlin Iron
Georgian Diamond Bracelet
Located in New Orleans, LA
Embodying the elegance and timeless glamor of the Georgian era is this exquisite diamond bracelet. Featuring a bow-and-knot floral design, the bracelet incorporates an array of rose-...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Rare Antique 14K Gold Late Georgian Foliate Scroll Engraved Baby Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Rare, beautifully engraved Late Georgian- Early Victorian Period baby bracelet in 14K yellow gold. Finely engraved scrolled foliate designs centered by a rectangular panel with ornat...
14k Gold
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Rubies and Diamond Snake Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Rubies and Diamond Snake Bracelet c.1830s Period: Georgian Year: Late 1820s Material: 18k Yellow Gold, Diamond, Emerald, Rubies Weight: 14.67g ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Antique Victorian Wrap Bracelets 1882 Fourth of July - Pair
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning and you have a matching pair to wear together or one on each wrist. Look at the workmanship on these, stunning! They are hallmarked July 4 1882. Gold Filled. These coil up t...
Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck, Gold Plate
Georgian Multi-Stone 15 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning bracelet holds a gorgeous array of different stones all held in closed back foiled settings which gives wonderful reflection. The edge of the settings feature gold bead...
Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Bracelet
Located in London, GB
A Georgian pink topaz bracelet, designed as a central cluster of oval-cut and round-cut foil backed pink topaz, in closed back settings, on an inte...
Topaz, Gold
Georgian Cut Steel Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This wonderful cut steel bangle is opened and closed using a hinge and the clasp is underneath the oval panel which is the main feature of the bangle. Cut st...
Cut Steel
Georgian Star Link Design 15 Carat Gold Bracelet
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Decorative georgian 15ct gold star link chain with highly detailed clasp. Bracelet Length: 7.5inches
15k Gold
Georgian Flexible Mesh Bracelet with Barrel Clasp
By Glorious Antique Jewelry
Located in Stamford, CT
A comfortable, completely engraved bracelet of woven 15 kt gold, is secured by an ornamental, engraved barrel clasp set with natural turquoise. The bracel...
Turquoise, 15k Gold
Superb Early 19th Century Micromosaic Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
A superb antique micromosaic bracelet comprised of four panels depicting architectural sites, set into blue glass and connected by reeded links, i...
Sterling Silver