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.
Estate Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Intaglio Crest Cufflinks, 25.4 g
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Estate Cartier 18K yellow gold intaglio crest cufflinks First half 20th Century Large, substantial estate Cartier cufflinks weighing an impressive 25.4 grams, hand crafted in 18K yel...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Prague Antique Three Pearl Stud Button Set with Original Box 14kt 12371*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Prague Antique Edition 5.8mm Natural Cultured pearls 12mm circular disc 14kt gold Each stud 1.4 grams.
Pearl, 14k Gold
$2,350 / set
W 1.07 in Dm 0.56 in
Krementz 14 Karat Gold and Mother of Pearl Cufflinks and Button Dress Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A great, vintage Krementz dress set. Comprised of a pair of cufflinks and 3 buttons in 14k gold and set with a purple to black iridescent Mother of Pearl. A smart dress set from Kr...
Gold
Evil Eye Enameling Cufflinks with a Brilliant Diamond Centre in 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Evil Eye round cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt yellow gold, featuring three colours of cerachrom enamel, black white and blue, that create the elegant shilouete of an eye. In the greek culture the evil eye protects the one who wears it from the negative energy and stops the bad thoughts from affecting our choices. These cufflinks belong to Metalloplasies Collection: Fragments of creativity, representing all different paths Nicofilimon has walked on during his career. This design is a modern vision of elegance. Title: Evil Eye Cufflinks...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Diamond and Mother of Pearl Stud Set
Located in Riverdale, NY
Beautiful Diamond and Mother of Pearl Stud Set from the late 19th Century of French origin. High quality diamonds are antique modified square ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier Yellow Gold 18K Panther Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in Geneva, CH
Cartier yellow gold 18K cufflinks. Panther collection. Signed Cartier, marks and numbered C 80205. Circa 1980 Original Cartier box. Total weight: 16.97 grams.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Emerald Gold Cufflinks Stud Button Dress Set
Located in New York, NY
Dress set by Tiffany & Co, in 18k gold with emerald cabochons. Cufflink top is 15mm x 10mm, back - 10mm x 8mm; stud top - 10mm x 8mm; Button top - 13mm x 10mm. Marked: Tiffany & Co, ...
Emerald, Gold
Art Deco Stud Set in Box
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Stud Set in Box from the 1930's. Grey mother of pearl in gold filled metal. Set includes cufflinks, 4 vest buttons and 3 shirt studs. 1930's USA.
Anchor Yachts Triangle Cuffllinks with Black Ceramic in 14Kt Yellow Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Triangle cufflinks with round angles, handcrafted in 14Kt yellow gold featuring black ceramic -cerachrom- and an anchor in the centre. Inspired from the round angles of the yachts design...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Black Onyx Cufflinks with Pave Diamonds Centre in 14Kt White Gold
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
Round cufflinks handcrafted in 14Kt white gold, featuring black onyx and Pave diamonds centre. There is no shape more complete and more eternal, than a circle. These Cufflinks are a ...
Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cartier Paris Retro 1910 18k Gold Cufflinks
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18k Gold Cartier Paris Retro cufflinks, each top (circle)measures 14mm in diameter. No box condition: pre-owned consistent with age - in Good Condition Cufflinks are hallm...
Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Antique Edwardian Linen Enamel & Diamond Cufflinks and Studs Set W/ Box
By Cartier
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stones:-- 188 Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Single & Old European Cut - Pave Set - Fine White Color 10 White Linen Enamel - Square Shape - White Color Material: Solid 18k Yellow ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Estate Bulgari 'Doppio Cuore' 18K Gold Cufflinks
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Estate Bulgari 'Doppio Cuore' 18K Gold Cufflinks The cufflinks measure 3/4" long and 3/8" wide. Weight of the pair 14.8 grams In excellent condition
18k Gold
Cartier Mother of Pearl and Pearl 14 Karat Cufflinks and Stud Set
By Cartier
Located in Chevy Chase, MD
An elegant Cartier dress set, crafted in 14 karat gold and featuring luminous mother-of-pearl accented with cultured pearls. The set comprises a pair...
Antique Oval Engraved 18 Karat Cufflinks, circa 1840
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ornate oval Gold Georgian cufflinks with deeply engraved and beautiful ornamentation including an a lovely petaled flower in the center surrounded by trailing leaves and smaller peta...
18k Gold
Georgian Rock Crystal and Silver Cufflinks
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These chunky crystal cufflinks are a sure show stopper. Set in silver banded settings and these also have the initials R an A engraved on them. The very large rock crystals have a wo...
Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique Paste Silver Cufflinks
Located in Baltimore, MD
Sparkling Georgian paste cufflinks, or cuff buttons as they were originally called, in their original box. The pastes are faceted like diamonds and set in silver. They measure appr...
Silver
Unusual Sterling Silver and Scottish Agate Cufflinks
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, rare, sterling silver (unmarked, but tested) and Scottish agate cufflinks, Scotland, Ca. 1880's. Each has a spring-mechanism on the r...
Agate, Sterling Silver