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Georgian Dangle Earrings

GEORGIAN STYLE

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.

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Style: Georgian
Antique Georgian Diamond Silver Dangle Earrings In Original Red Box
Antique Georgian Diamond Silver Dangle Earrings In Original Red Box

Antique Georgian Diamond Silver Dangle Earrings In Original Red Box

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These unusual antique Georgian dangle earrings were created in 1820’s. The earrings are designed in the shape of dangling laurel wreaths . The wreaths are suspended from upper earrin...

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1820s European Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Georgian Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Inch Antique 19th C Paste Marie Antoinette Style
Georgian Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Inch Antique 19th C Paste Marie Antoinette Style

Georgian Dangle Drop Earrings 3 Inch Antique 19th C Paste Marie Antoinette Style

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in this stunning and very rare pair of early antique Georgian Paste Dangle Drop Earrings. The dramatic earrings are three inches in length. They have fully articulated sect...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Silver

Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings
Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings

Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Antique Georgian Diamond and Pearl Dangle Earrings. Rare and ravishing Georgian era pair of earrings. Hand fabricated in silver over gold da...

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19th Century European Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Exceptional Georgian Paste Earrings, ex. Lillian Gish
Exceptional Georgian Paste Earrings, ex. Lillian Gish

Exceptional Georgian Paste Earrings, ex. Lillian Gish

Located in New York, NY

Amazing Georgian paste earrings in the most extraordinary shade of lime green from the early 19th Century. Set in a scalloped 14k gold setting around each stone. Georgian earrings of this quality, scale and color are so incredibly rare. The faceting is exquisite. This pair unfortunately is not perfect. There is a little sliver of glass missing from the top point edge of one of the ear pendants. It is not very noticeable when worn but is visible when closely examined. There is also a chip on oval stone of same earring. The surreal color of the lime green glass paste probably has much to do with the minerals used its manufacture. These are minerals which are obviously no longer used so this color is not replicable. The original fittings have been changed to clips later on. In addition, these come from the collection of actress Lillian Gish...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Georgian Double Stuart Crystal
Antique Georgian Double Stuart Crystal

Antique Georgian Double Stuart Crystal

Located in Stamford, CT

Four square pink tinged Stuart Crystals foiled and set in closed rounded backs of silver c. 1760 Great Britain. Each crystal is faceted giving a shadow ...

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1760s British Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Iberian 21K Gold Pendeloque Diamond Earrings
Georgian Iberian 21K Gold Pendeloque Diamond Earrings

Georgian Iberian 21K Gold Pendeloque Diamond Earrings

Located in Venice, CA

Circa 1780, these 21k gold earrings are a gorgeous example of the Iberian pendeloque design, classically seen as a cluster, bow, and drop configurati...

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1780s Spanish Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Georgian Diamond Leaf & Flower Day Night Drop Earrings
Georgian Diamond Leaf & Flower Day Night Drop Earrings

Georgian Diamond Leaf & Flower Day Night Drop Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

Georgian in the treasury chest This outstanding pair of Georgian drop earrings are the emblem of what was the fashion for a lady at that time They date 1790 ca, masterfully hand crafted of approx 14/15Kt with silver portions, tested, in a typical floral scroll work in vogue, night day version, the large drop pendant can be removed Artistry combination, richly intricate, the tri dimensional leaf work seems as real, it is beautifully finished for contrast and impact to the viewer, enhanced with black enamelling (few missing as to expect for real antiques) Top is 15 mm. diameter, flowery shaped with an antique table cut Diamond...

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1790s European Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings
Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Long Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

Crescent moons, dragon flies and diamond forms make these earrings a geometric delight. They sparkle even with low light at night. All bits of steel were cut and polished by hand the...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Cut Steel

Valencian pearl earrings in 18k gold, spanish earrings, Valencian earrings
Valencian pearl earrings in 18k gold, spanish earrings, Valencian earrings

Valencian pearl earrings in 18k gold, spanish earrings, Valencian earrings

Located in PARIS, FR

Valencian pearl earrings in 18 karats gold. These four-tiered earrings, of Spanish origin (Valencia), consist of a sleeper earring, a rosette, and two caps. The entire piece is made ...

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Early 1800s Spanish Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Pearl, 18k Gold

Georgian 2.20 Ct Rose Cut Diamond 1790 Girandoles Drop Earrings
Georgian 2.20 Ct Rose Cut Diamond 1790 Girandoles Drop Earrings

Georgian 2.20 Ct Rose Cut Diamond 1790 Girandoles Drop Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

The Georgian Girandoles Antique pair of Georgian period girandoles ear drop earrings, 1790 ca. Hand crafted of solid silver mainly with little gold po...

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Late 17th Century European Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Silver

Massive 19th Century Georgian Gold Earrings
Massive 19th Century Georgian Gold Earrings

Massive 19th Century Georgian Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Massive and extraordinary early 19th Century Georgian earrings of low carat gold, likely of Italian origins. Elegant swirled cannetille work form openwork decorated pendants are suspended by etched marquise shaped gold links. Large and imposing scale. 3.75" x 2", 1800's Italy. Excellent condition. These earrings are referenced on page 37 in “Georgian Jewellery...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

10k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Earrings Pendant/Brooch Girandole Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Museum-quality rare and important antique 18th century Minas Novas rock crystal quartz girandole pendant and earrings demi-parure mounted in closed-back si...

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1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver

Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings

Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings

Located in Riverdale, NY

Late 18th Century articulated Iberian emerald earrings of large scale. Vari colored and cut foiled emeralds are set high in the gold mounts ...

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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Emerald, 15k Gold

Antique Iberian Lapis Lazuli & Seed Pearls 18 Karat Gold Pendant Bow Earrings
Antique Iberian Lapis Lazuli & Seed Pearls 18 Karat Gold Pendant Bow Earrings

Antique Iberian Lapis Lazuli & Seed Pearls 18 Karat Gold Pendant Bow Earrings

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Antique Natural Lapis Lazuli & Pearl and Seed Pearl and Gold Pendant Bow Earrings. Early 19th Century. Each earring is separated into three sections, each designed to move separately, so that the long drop deep blue purple lapis lazuli and all the pearls will twinkle and glisten as they catch the light. These earrings were so artfully, exquisitely handmade and very lightly so easily to be worn with original gold wires backs. Total weight 18.60 g. Total Length 6.5 cm and Width 2.4cm (USA 2 9/2 in Length X 15/16 in Width). •The earrings are made of 18k gold and lapis lazuli measuring approx. Length 23mm X Width 9.25mm (0.91 in X 0,36 in), with 2 pearls approx. 7mm diameter and numerous seed pearls accents. Origin most probably Iberian. "Iberian" is the term used for 18th/ early 19th Century (Georgian era) jewelry from Spain...

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1810s Spanish Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings

Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Giardinetti Long Drop Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

1790 ca. 18 Kt gold topped by silver Fabulous openwork rococo Giardinetti design suspending from a main flower top, intricately done by the Georgian masters feature a selection of 92...

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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese
Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese

Antique 17th/18th Century Sequilé Diamond Demi-Parure Yellow Gold Portuguese

Located in Lisbon, PT

Museum-quality antique late 17th/early 18th century diamond and yellow gold Baroque “sequilé” earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese, with hallmarks from the period and ...

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Early 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 7.40 Ct Diamond Night Day Long Teardrop Earrings
Georgian 7.40 Ct Diamond Night Day Long Teardrop Earrings

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 solid 18 KT Fabulous night/day design, top can be removed to use individually- the long teardrops for evening and special occasion Traditional Georgian design set throughout with a selection of close back old mine and table cut Diamonds – each Diamond was individually hand cut – they are mixed in shape to fit the design, as for the era, they truly stand for the history of the early Diamond stepping into early 1800, so fascinating They contain 7.40 carats of Diamonds bigger is .75 Ct (H/I-VVS/I) all beautiful bright and white Diamonds, full of glistening Diamond sparkle Magnificent when worn Perfect condition, made with a little back hole in the gold back for the Diamond was a bit deeper in depth Exceptional pair, highly collectible, privilege to wear Whole earrings 71 x 17 mm - top alone 17 x 11 mm (h. x w.) Further Details Below Metal: 15 Kt gold – pin and butterfly 18...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch
Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch

Antique 18th Century Minas Novas Rock Crystal Topaz Girandole Earrings Brooch

Located in Lisbon, PT

Antique 18th century “Minas Novas” rock crystal, colorless topaz and simulated-emerald doblet girandole earrings and pendant/brooch demi-parure, Portuguese...

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1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver

Antique French Earrings Amethyst Pearl Flowers Three Color 18 Karat Gold
Antique French Earrings Amethyst Pearl Flowers Three Color 18 Karat Gold

Antique French Earrings Amethyst Pearl Flowers Three Color 18 Karat Gold

Located in Munich, Bavaria

These earrings are called day and night earrings because the tops can be worn by them selves. The earrings have been executed in three different gold hues and embellished with fine e...

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1830s French Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian 15kt/Sterling + Rose Cut Diamond Day-to-Night Earrings 2.5ctw
Georgian 15kt/Sterling + Rose Cut Diamond Day-to-Night Earrings 2.5ctw

Georgian 15kt/Sterling + Rose Cut Diamond Day-to-Night Earrings 2.5ctw

Located in Narberth, PA

A magnificent pair of Day-to-Night earrings from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 15kt yellow gold and topped in sterling silver, these incredible earrings begin with an elegant floral cluster of 9 Rose Cut diamonds in patinaed collet settings. The cluster secures to the ear with hinged European back-to-front wires, one hand marked with “40". An elegant chandelier of Rose Cut diamonds can be threaded through the European wires, converting the pair from Day to Night, dangling with lovely movement. A total of twenty-one Rose Cut diamonds adorn the addition. Three tiers of three diamonds dangle from the setting, glittering as they catch the light and beautifully frame the face. The diamonds have a collective approximate total weight of 2.5ctw and are held in open-backed settings, allowing light to dance through, enhancing their sparkle. These exquisite versatile earrings would be a spectacular addition to any Georgian collection! The earrings hang an overall 2” in length including the earring wires. The Rose Cut cluster...

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1750s English Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Pair of Regency Yellow Gold and Topaz Cannetille Earrings
Pair of Regency Yellow Gold and Topaz Cannetille Earrings

Pair of Regency Yellow Gold and Topaz Cannetille Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of Regency yellow gold and gemset cannetille earrings, the golden topaz earrings set within three colour gold cannetille work in a foliate s...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings in Silver-Topped Gold
Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings in Silver-Topped Gold

Antique Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant Earrings in Silver-Topped Gold

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique Georgian period rose-cut diamond earrings, each comprising a cluster surmount suspending an open pear-shaped pendant with an articulated pear-shaped diamond drop, i...

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1820s English Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Georgian Rococo Red Paste Stone 9 KT Gold Bow Earrings
Georgian Rococo Red Paste Stone 9 KT Gold Bow Earrings

Georgian Rococo Red Paste Stone 9 KT Gold Bow Earrings

Located in Napoli, IT

These festive antique Rococo earrings are early 1700 circa (we strongly believe to be actually older, sometime between the mid 1600 to 1650 circa The French Rococo theme began to tak...

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 10k Gold

Antique French Rose Cut Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
Antique French Rose Cut Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

Antique French Rose Cut Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A stunning significant pair of Antique French Rose Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings. Large antique stones capped with smaller rose cut diamonds set in gold

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1820s French Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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18k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Girandole Earrings
Rose Cut Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Girandole Earrings

Rose Cut Diamond and Silver-Upon-Gold Girandole Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of rose-cut diamond and silver-upon-gold girandole earrings, with rose cut diamonds, mounted in individual cut down settings and groups of five diamonds, with drop shaped, lea...

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1820s English Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Silver

Antique Early 19th Century Two-Toned Gold Foliate Pendant Earrings
Antique Early 19th Century Two-Toned Gold Foliate Pendant Earrings

Antique Early 19th Century Two-Toned Gold Foliate Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique, Georgian-period, two-toned gold earrings comprised of long kite-shaped pendants with applied foliate design against a textured ground, in articulated frames embell...

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1820s Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian 4.50 Ct Diamond Long Pendant Earrings 18 KT/silver
Georgian 4.50 Ct Diamond Long Pendant Earrings 18 KT/silver

Georgian 4.50 Ct Diamond Long Pendant Earrings 18 KT/silver

Located in Napoli, IT

A Ravishing pair of Georgian period Diamond earrings, beautiful articulated workmanship, artful rendered from 18 KT rose gold topped by silver – 1820 ca Intricate openwork enhanced b...

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Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian Emerald Silver 10k Gold Dangle Earrings Antique
Georgian Emerald Silver 10k Gold Dangle Earrings Antique

Georgian Emerald Silver 10k Gold Dangle Earrings Antique

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Beautiful earrings featuring beaded emeralds set in silver and 10 karat yellow gold and accented with rose cut diamonds. Measurements: 2 x 7/8 inches ( 5 x 2 cm). Weight: 8.9 gram...

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1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Enamel Dove Bird Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds Museum Quality
Georgian Enamel Dove Bird Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds Museum Quality

Georgian Enamel Dove Bird Earrings Rose Cut Diamonds Museum Quality

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in these extraordinary Enamel Rose Cut Diamond Dove Bird Earrings. The Museum Quality Jewels date to the Georgian to Victorian period. The pendant dangle drop earrings hav...

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19th Century Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold, Silver

Antique Diamond Emerald Rose Gold Ring , 1890s
Antique Diamond Emerald Rose Gold Ring , 1890s

Antique Diamond Emerald Rose Gold Ring , 1890s

Located in Firenze, FI

Georgian Unique Earring with a green Emerald center ( Colombian / 1.60 carat approximately ) , decorated with rose-cut diamonds, set in 14k Rose gold . Circa 1890.

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1890s Egyptian Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, Rose Gold

Georgian Important Rose Cut Diamond Teardrop Earrings
Georgian Important Rose Cut Diamond Teardrop Earrings

Georgian Important Rose Cut Diamond Teardrop Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely superb pair of diamond earrings from the Georgian (1820s) era! These incredible earrings are crafted in sterling silver-topped 18kt yellow gold and feature a sparkling ...

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1880s Unknown Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Georgian Drippy Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Georgian Drippy Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Georgian Drippy Rose Cut Diamond Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

An exquisite pair of drippy chandelier earrings from the Georgian era (ca1830)! These incredible earrings are made of silver-topped gold and encruste...

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1830s Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond

Georgian 5.50 Carats Total Weight Rose Cut Diamond Girandole Earrings
Georgian 5.50 Carats Total Weight Rose Cut Diamond Girandole Earrings

Georgian 5.50 Carats Total Weight Rose Cut Diamond Girandole Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent pair of Georgian era Rose Cut Diamond Girandole 'Chandelier' Earrings composed of 15k gold and silver. Featuring 106 Rose Cut diamonds ...

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1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pair of Georgian Diamond Pendant Earrings
Pair of Georgian Diamond Pendant Earrings

Pair of Georgian Diamond Pendant Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of Georgian diamond pendant earrings, each with a central old-cut diamond weighing approximately 0.7 carats, surrounded by an old-cut diamond cluster, each cluster suspended from a flexible run of smaller old-cut diamonds, all to a diamond-set tops, the diamonds estimated to weigh a further total of 1.5 carats for the pair, all set in silver to a yellow gold mount with yellow gold shepherd hook fitting, circa 1830, measuring approximately 4.3 x 1.3cm, gross weight 4.3 grams. Unmarked tested as silver front, 15ct gold back and 18ct gold hooks. A pair of Georgian diamond earrings...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Sterling/18kt Long Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 2ctw
Georgian Sterling/18kt Long Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 2ctw

Georgian Sterling/18kt Long Rose Cut Diamond Earrings 2ctw

Located in Narberth, PA

A striking pair of earrings from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in sterling silver, these heavily patinaed earrings have an elaborate closed-back design encrusted with glinting Rose Cut diamonds weighing an approximate collective 2ctw. The ornate floral design is comprised of swirling leaves and potted flowers with marquise-shaped dangling details. 18kt yellow gold European wires secure the pair to the wearer's ears, and they frame the face beautifully. This magnificent pair would look phenomenal worn at a special event, and they would be an excellent addition to a Georgian collection...

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1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Antique Georgian 15 Karat Gold Turquoise Pendant Earrings
Antique Georgian 15 Karat Gold Turquoise Pendant Earrings

Antique Georgian 15 Karat Gold Turquoise Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pristine pair of antique Georgian 15k yellow gold turquoise hollow form gold earrings, circa 1840. These long pendant earrings are very light on the ear, and have their original fr...

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1840s Unknown Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold

Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set
Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set

Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set

Located in Narberth, PA

Berlin iron jewelry was produced in Germany by the Berlin Royal Foundry beginning in 1804. Previously, iron jewelry had been worn primarily during periods of mourning due to the dark color of its black lacquer finish. However, it reached a high point of popularity between 1813 and 1830. To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry. The Berlin iron jewelry was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia, or with the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (meaning "I gave gold for iron") or "Für das Wohl des Vaterlands" ("For the welfare of our country/fatherland"). Almost overnight, Berlin iron jewelry became a symbol of patriotism. Its beautiful fabrication and lacy appearance gave it widespread appeal, eventually reaching popularity in numerous European countries. Authentic Berlin iron jewelry is now very rare, and well-preserved pieces have become very collectible! Cut steel jewelry originated in England in the 17th century and subsequently spread throughout Europe, eventually becoming a popular style of jewelry worn by members of high society during the Victorian era. Made of polished faceted steel studs, the pieces were cut by hand and then assembled and riveted onto a metal back. The faceted steel elements give this type of jewelry a subtle, metallic glitter that resembles cut gemstones. Motifs varied from the simple to the sublime, with multiple layers and densely packed studs. The time-consuming process and the artistry required to create cut steel jewelry made it very valuable and highly sought-after during the Victorian age, particularly to wear during the stage of "secondary mourning." Produced up until the turn of the 19th century, antique cut steel jewelry is now highly collectible. An exceptional Berlin iron and cut steel necklace and earring set from the Georgian (ca1804) era! Crafted in fine Berlin ironwork with delicate cut steel studs and mirrored steel plaques throughout, this well-preserved ensemble is an incredible work of art. The ornate necklace adorns various sized iron-backed links topped with mirrored steel plaques, each one connected together by intricate, lacy Berlin ironwork. The largest link rests at the center, and features an oval-shaped mirrored steel plaque on the front that is adorns a raised iron cameo...

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Early 1800s German Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Berlin Iron, Cut Steel

Georgian Chrysoberyl Earrings
Georgian Chrysoberyl Earrings

Georgian Chrysoberyl Earrings

Located in Narberth, PA

Chrysoberyl is a "little secret" gemstone. One of the most brilliant gems, it has a high degree of fire and almost rivals that of diamonds. Anxious to access the wealth of the new wo...

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1830s Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver

Coral and Gold Amor and Psyche Earrings
Coral and Gold Amor and Psyche Earrings

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 Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Coral, 18k Gold

Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings
Georgian Gold and Silver, Rose Cut Diamonds and Pearl Day and Night Earrings

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 Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver

Massive 19th Century Georgian Gold Earrings
Massive 19th Century Georgian Gold Earrings

Massive 19th Century Georgian Gold Earrings

Located in Riverdale, NY

Massive and extraordinary early 19th Century Georgian earrings of low carat gold, likely of Italian origins. Elegant swirled cannetille work form openwork decorated pendants are suspended by etched marquise shaped gold links. Large and imposing scale. 3.75" x 2", 1800's Italy. Excellent condition. These earrings are referenced on page 37 in “Georgian Jewellery...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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10k Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Georgian Repoussé Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant Earrings
Antique Georgian Repoussé Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant Earrings

Antique Georgian Repoussé Gold and Chrysoprase Pendant Earrings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Georgian gold pendant earrings comprised of drop-shaped chrysoprase within a repoussé frame of scrolled foliate design, suspending from double...

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1830s English Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Chrysophrase, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Gold and Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings with Repoussé Decoration
Antique Gold and Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings with Repoussé Decoration

Antique Gold and Cabochon Garnet Pendant Earrings with Repoussé Decoration

Located in New York, NY

A pair of antique Georgian period gold and close-backed garnet earrings, the long pendants of tapering design and set with oval, pear, and round cabochon garnets surrounded by applie...

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1830s Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet

Georgian 18K Gold Garnet Dangle Earrings
Georgian 18K Gold Garnet Dangle Earrings

Georgian 18K Gold Garnet Dangle Earrings

Located in Houston, TX

Georgian earrings composed of 18K yellow gold and cabochon garnets. The garnets are foil backed and the earrings should not be submersed in liquid. They measure 3 1/8 inches long a...

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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Dangle Earrings

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Garnet, 18k Gold