Georgian More 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 British Antique Georgian More Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian More Earrings
18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian More Earrings
Yellow Gold, Silver
1830s English Antique Georgian More Earrings
Chrysophrase, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian More Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Georgian More Earrings
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Georgian More Earrings
Coral, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian More Earrings
White Diamond, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian More Earrings
Malachite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Georgian More Earrings
Agate, Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1890s British Antique Georgian More Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Georgian More Earrings
Diamond, Chrysophrase, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian More Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
1880s American Antique Georgian More Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s French Georgian More Earrings
Coral, Jade, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s German Vintage Georgian More Earrings
Base Metal, Rhodium
Early 20th Century Dutch Georgian More Earrings
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century Antique Georgian More Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian More Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Antique Georgian More Earrings
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian More Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century German Antique Georgian More Earrings
Onyx, 15k Gold, Berlin Iron
1820s Antique Georgian More Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1820s Antique Georgian More Earrings
Topaz, Sterling Silver
1810s French Antique Georgian More Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian More Earrings
Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Antique Georgian More Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian More Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Topaz, Gold
1820s French Antique Georgian More Earrings
9k Gold