Georgian Beaded Necklaces
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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21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Rose Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
1790s British Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Enamel
1770s English Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Coral
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1750s Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
19th Century American Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Spinel, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1970s Vintage Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Garnet, Fire Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Silver
19th Century Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Silver, Sterling Silver, Bronze
2010s Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1940s American Vintage Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
1830s Austrian Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Enamel
1820s Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Tanzanite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1830s British Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Coral, 15k Gold
Mid-19th Century American Antique Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal