Georgian Drop 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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1820s Antique Georgian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Georgian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Georgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid-19th Century English Antique Georgian Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Agate, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Georgian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Georgian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Necklaces
Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Gold-filled
1890s North American Antique Georgian Drop Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Georgian Drop Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Georgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Chalcedony, Agate, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Georgian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Agate, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Georgian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Vintage Georgian Drop Necklaces
Agate, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Drop Necklaces
Agate, Yellow Gold