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.
Antique Georgian Ruby Paste Glass Stone Poissarde Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
A pair of 18 karat gold antique Georgian poissarde earrings set with a faceted ruby-colored paste glass stone. These are typically early 19th century French loop earrings worn by Fre...
18k Gold
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...
Chrysophrase, Gold, 15k Gold
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...
Coral, 18k Gold
Coral, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Earrings.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic earrings in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with corals for all the length and, between of them, diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and soli...
Coral, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Chrysoprase Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Chrysoprase 10 carats approx. Diamonds 0.35 carat approx. French wire for pierced ears About the Designers Drawing inspiration from little things,...
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Green and Red Agate, Diamonds, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Silver Pendant Earrings
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing retro pendant earrings in 9k rose gold and silver structure. The earrings consist of 2 main sections: the upper part realized with onyx round base where a green agate flower ...
Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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W 0.87 in L 1.46 in
Malachite and 18K Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Pendant Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
Malachite and 18k Yellow Gold Pendant Earrings Malachite set closed around a plate of Mala on Yellow Gold 18 carats articulated in the center. Their clasps butterflies secures them...
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18K Gold French Coral Ball Dangle Earrings, 1870
Located in Venice, CA
Victorian 18K Gold French Coral Ball Dangle Earrings, 1870 These beautiful French coral ball dangle earrings remind one of a summers day. Two graduated sl...
Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold, Chrysoprase, Diamond and Pearl Pendant Earrings.
Located in Cattolica, IT
An original pair of 18 kt yellow gold earrings with a total weight of gr 7.80 ( gold weight is gr 6.50 ). The leaves that make up the earring are plate-worked and embellished with t...
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
Syna Yellow Gold Chrysoprase Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Chrysoprase 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.25 carat approx. Limited edition Make a luxurious impression with these exquisite Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Q...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings from the early 19th Century of foiled crysolite quartz and citrine. Articulated pendant drop with smaller fancy ...
Quartz, Citrine, Silver
Syna Yellow Gold Chrysoprase Mogul Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Chrysoprase 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.09 carat approx. Post backs for pierced ears Limited edition Relish the beauty of these limited edition Candy...
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Syna Chrysoprase Yellow Gold Earrings with Diamonds
By Syna Jewels
Located in Fort Lee, NJ
Created in 18 karat yellow gold Chrysoprase cabochons 4 carats approx. Diamonds 0.10 carat approx. 18kyg butterfly backs Limited edition These Candy Blue Topaz and Moon Quartz Earri...
Diamond, Brown Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Agate Rose Gold Pendant Earrings
By Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat rose gold, white Agate link pendant earrings. Dimensions: 1.35 in. H x 0.59 in. W x 0.22 in. D 34 mm. H x 15 mm. W x 6 mm. D ...
Agate, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18k White Gold Hoop Diameter: ~1.00" Total Weight: 4.2 Grams Ruby Setting: Prong Ruby Carat Weight: ~0.50 carats Condition: Preowned, Excellent
Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian circa 1820 Round Pink Paste Earrings Backed in Silver
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking silver Foiled Pink Paste Earrings set in hand carved Georgian collets. Our pink paste earrings are made of pink "paste", a special glass and lead f...
Silver
Georgian 1.50 Carats Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hook earrings are designed with a rose cut diamond surmount suspending a pear shaped articulated drop. Featuring a pear shaped diamond cluster that is offset by two concentric knife ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pinchbeck Torpedo Drop Earrings with Decorative Floral Accents
Located in Baltimore, MD
Elegant Georgian pinchbeck Pendeloque earrings with decorative floral accents along the bottom widest part and an attractive carved flower at the ea...
Pinchbeck
Pair of Georgian Turquoise and Gold Ear Pendants
Located in Firenze, IT
Each pendant set with a round turquoise, within a scrolling cannetille and wirework foliate surround, suspended by a similarly-set cabochon turquoise, to the surmount of similar de...
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Silver and Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Georgian dated 1750 - 1800 Silver rose cut diamond earrings. Approx. 1 cts of diamonds. Weight is ap 6.4 dwts, Length including hooks...
Diamond, Silver
Antique Georgian 14K Gold Enamel Repoussé Dangle Earrings
Located in Rotterdam, NL
These antique Georgian 14 karat gold repoussé enameled blue and white dangle earrings are from around 1830. They are very rare. Popular motifs in ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Georgian circa 1820 Round Pink Paste Earrings Backed in Silver
Located in Baltimore, MD
Striking silver Foiled Pink Paste Earrings set in hand carved Georgian collets. Our pink paste earrings are made of pink "paste", a special glass and lead ...
Silver
Georgian Diamond Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Old mine diamonds totaling approximately 8 carats are mounted in silver topped yellow gold with original back to front ear wires. The pendants of stylized foliate design detach from ...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Foiled Back Topaz Cluster Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique foiled back topaz earrings designed as flower clusters, in sterling silver with gold wires
Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique Rose Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful pair of rose diamond earrings set in silver with a gold lever back
Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Georgian 9 Carat Gold Garnet Drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
An exquisite pair of antique Georgian drop earrings with stunning bezel set flat cut garnets. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold with stud ...
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Silver Top, Emerald and Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Top, Emerald and Diamond Earrings Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Silver Top Weight: 6.3 Grams Emeralds: Natural emeralds measuring approximate...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver