Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
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.
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1830s Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
2010s Italian Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1950s Italian Vintage Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Amber, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1850s Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Garnet, 15k Gold
19th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s Italian Vintage Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s American Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
19th Century French Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s French Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterlin...
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, 15k Gold
1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
1860s Unknown Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1780s Portuguese Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Gold
1810s French Antique Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Base Metal, Silver, Yellow Gold