Georgian 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
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian pink topaz and gold cannetille suite, the necklace consisting of five graduating from the centre oval-cut pink topaz-set gold links, fro...
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Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Gold
Late Georgian Gold Aquamarine, Topaz and Turquoise Suite
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine, pink topaz and turquoise suite, consisting of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings and a bodice brooch, the necklace wi...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow 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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
A Pair Of Late Georgian Gold Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of late Georgian gold drop earrings, the button-shaped top bearing a stylised filigree flower, suspending a drop with engine-turn engraved background applied with filigree flo...
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1830s English Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
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 Earrings
Materials
10k Gold, 9k Gold
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Happy Birthday to these fabulous earrings that are 200 years old this year. Berlin Iron jewelry in excellent condition is rare, even in the museums of the world. The earrings are in ...
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1820s German Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Berlin Iron
Georgian 1785 Antique Earrings in 15kt Gold and Enamel with 5.64 Ctw in Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian antique cluster earrings.
Exceptional antique pair, created in England during the Georgian period, circa 1785. These diamonds cluster earrings was carefully crafted in soli...
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1780s English Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
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 Earrings
Materials
Garnet
18th century georgian / early Victorian diamond fleur de lis night/day earrings
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
A pair of 18th century georgian / early Victorian rose cut fleur de lis night/day earrings diamond pendant earrings comprised of a round-shaped diamond in a surrounding frame and suspended from a “fleur de lis” motif surmounts.
Day and night earrings have an upper part, suspending another detachable ornament. The top part of the earring is to be worn alone for daytime, the pendant added for evening wear. These earrings are also known as “Top and Drop” earrings.
The stones are set in silver on 18 karat gold in closed back setting typical of the period.
Height of earrings: 45mm, wide: 16mm, possible to unhook dangle and only wear top. Later but antique hooks...
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19th Century European Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Lovely Diamond and Sapphire Bow-Earrings in Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in Lucerne, CH
Traditionally considered as a symbol of love and affection, the bow motif first appeared in jewellery in the 17th century at the French royal court of Louis XIV. In an era when emotions were rarely expressed, wearing bow jewellery...
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20th Century European Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
English Antique Early 19th Century Old Mine Diamond and Pink Topaz Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of antique Georgian period old-mine diamond and foiled pink topaz pendant earrings of foliate design, in sterling silver and 15k gold. England. Atw diamonds 3.50 cts.
* Inc...
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1830s English Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Topaz, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
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 Earrings
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
Antique Georgian Gold Cannetille Day Night Pendant Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These antique earrings are light and delicate yet have presence and size when worn. The earrings are made of 18k gold and have exquisite cannetille work from about 1820. Cannetille...
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Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Georgian Gold Reversible Drop Earrings, Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian gold drop earrings, of scrolled floral and foliate design, with reversible, removable pendants, with two different designs, on floral tops, with hooks that open at...
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1820s English Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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 Earrings
Materials
Chrysophrase, Gold, 15k Gold
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 Earrings
Materials
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings 19th Century Victorian Georgian
Located in London, GB
A spectacular pair of diamond chandelier earrings dating to the early 19th century. Each earring features 122 rose cut diamonds of varying sizes (244 in total) in rub over and closed...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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 Earrings
Materials
Topaz, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Georgian Agate and Gilt Drop Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
These earrings hold so much detail. The striped stones are encased in a decorative frame with leaf and orb detail. The earrings are worn using shepherds hooks.
Drop From Ear: 50mm
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Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Agate, Gold, Gilt Metal
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Rose Cut Diamond (Approx 5-Carats) Chandelier Earrings, Silver & Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of antique diamond earrings showcases the elegance of the Georgian era, circa 1810, with a timeless design that combines sophistication and understated beauty. Ea...
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1810s Unknown Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Georgian Old Cut Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is an exquisite pair of antique diamond drop earrings from the Georgian period. Each earring features an array of old cut diamonds set in silver and backed in gold which is typi...
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18th Century English Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
TVJ Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of ruby and diamond drop earrings. Each earring features an oval cut ruby which has been set in a Georgian style cut down mount crafted from silver and back ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Natural Pearl Flower Bunch Rare Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Georgian to Treasure
Quite spectacular in design these antique drop earrings, 18 KT solid gold, hand crafted during the Georgian period , 1820 ca
They are of amazing workmanship, the...
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1810s European Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
French 1820 Pair of Dangle Drop Earrings in 18Kt Gold with Cherubs Carvings
Located in Miami, FL
French antique Earrings with carved cherubs.
Gorgeous pair of antique dangle drops earrings created in Paris France during the Georgian period...
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1820s French Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet and 15 Karat Cannetille Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Cabochon Garnet Drop Earrings c.1840s
Composition: 15K Yellow Gold and Cabochon Garnets
Color: 15K Yellow Gold
Handmade
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1840s Unknown Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond
Georgian Important Pear Rose Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in Firenze, FI
An absolutely superb pair of rose-cut diamond earrings from the Georgian ( 1830s ) era.
these incredible earrings are crafted in 9k gold-topped silver and feature a sparkling array o...
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19th Century Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
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 Earrings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. Multi-Stone, 18k Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
A Paired set of Tiffany & Co. Mother-of-Pearl, Black Onyx, 18k Yellow Gold Ear Clips
Each Featuring Mother-of-Pearl and Black onyx inlay in a checkered motif, set in an 18k yellow ...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Earrings
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Massive Pinchbeck Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Early 19th Century Massive Earrings with high repousse scroll work with floriform embellishments. Lightweight and hollow openwork construction for these amazing, oversized period ear...
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1840s British Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Pinchbeck
Long Georgian Italian earrings 18k gold, Etruscan revival antique pendants
Located in PARIS, FR
Long Georgian Italian earrings and 18 karat gold drop earrings. These large, hinged earrings are for non-pierced ears. They consist of three tiers formed by rectangular plates decora...
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1830s Italian Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
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 Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Silver
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 Earrings
Materials
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron Chandelier Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Happy Birthday to these fabulous earrings that are 200 years old this year. Berlin Iron jewelry in excellent condition is rare, even in the museums of the world. The earrings are in three sections, the top two being frilly fine spirals of iron with a silver heart at top. The bottom section is a classical portrait , both male and female on a background of shining steel. The figures would have been recognized in 1820. These are made in Gleiwitz, Germany. By now I have written much about Berlin Iron, as I sell necklaces and bracelets as well. It was made because of the Napoleonic War when France and Germany fought hard and long. Both countries ran out of war funds. Germany was first to turn to their aristocrats for money. The wealthy citizens gave their gold jewelry to the German treasury in exchange for iron jewelry. The iron jewels...
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1820s German Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Berlin Iron
Georgian Glitter in Black Dot Paste Ear Drops
Located in Stamford, CT
Light will catch the gold flashes in the foiled paste of these gorgeous Georgian earrings c. 1820. They are cupped in silver. The sparkle is bright. The romantic touch when you wear ...
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1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Earrings
Materials
10k Gold, 9k Gold
Vintage 1950s 2.76 Carat Diamond and White Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of vintage Portuguese 2.76 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold drop earrings; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections.
These stunning,...
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20th Century Portuguese Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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 Earrings
Materials
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
Harlequin Pair of Tassie Stone Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of associated "Tassie stone" Earrings set in a simple 14kt Yellow Gold Bezel with closed & Foiled Back & a Post. One stone of a faun playing a flute & the other - a Nubian head ...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TVJ 0.80 Carat Old Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of diamond earrings. Each earring features an old cut diamond which has been set in a Georgian style cut down mount crafted from silver and back in 18ct yell...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Chrysolite Chrysoberyl Pendant Earrings Portuguese 1770s
Located in Lisbon, PT
Museum quality antique 18th century chrysolite chrysoberyl pendeloque pendant earrings, Portugal, circa 1770. Each earring of an openwork design with a navette shape cluster top suspending a ribbon-tied bow terminal from which hangs an elongated drop-shaped cluster, pave- and collet-set throughout with circular, marquise, cushion and calibre cut yellowish-green chrysoberyl stones close-set in silver. These earrings are secured to reverse with a lever-back fitting consistent with Portuguese jewels of this period.
Later Porto assay mark “old man’s head” (used 1884-1984) for antique artefacts. Dimensions: 7.9 x 2.6 cm. Gross weight: 37.26g.
For a similar pair of Portuguese Georgian chrysoberyl earrings...
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1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Earrings
Materials
Chrysoberyl, Silver
