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Georgian Link Necklaces

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
Fine Antique Natural Amethyst and Silver Riviere Necklace, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique natural facet cut graduated oval amethyst and silver Riviere necklace 19th Century Composed of twenty six natural oval facet cut graduated purple amethysts set in silver...
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19th Century European Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Amethyst, Silver

Georgian Garnet Riviere Necklace of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Experience the timeless elegance of this remarkable antique necklace dating back to the late Georgian era (circa 1820). Crafted with meticulous artistry, this exquisite piece showcases 54 oval flat-cut, foil backed garnets...
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1820s Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold

Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century, Georgian French Paste Necklace. Heavy sterling mounts set with pastes, quartz and gilt metal etched applications. Likely Frenc...
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1780s French Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver

Vivid Antique Georgian Garnet Necklace c. 1820
Located in Stamford, CT
Blooming forms of red Georgian garnets lay smoothly on the neck and fall in an inch arrangement of flowers on the chest. Red is the color of passion. The reverse is the wonderful Geo...
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1820s English Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Garnet, 10k Gold

A Georgian garnet riviere necklace
Located in London, GB
A Georgian garnet riviere necklace, consisting of thirty-five oval-shaped faceted garnets, each individually set in a rose gold cut-down collet...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Mid-Century Pearl Citrine Quartz Earrings Necklace Demi-Parure Set Portuguese
Located in Lisbon, PT
An exquisite Mid-Century citrine and pearl necklace and earrings demi-parure, crafted in silver and gold, and housed in a fitted presentation case. Designed in the 18th-century Georg...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Georgian Link Necklaces

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Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Georgian Almandine Garnet Flat Cut 9 KT Gold Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 9 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.) Very good condition keeping with age Georgian Garnet jewellery...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Garnet, Gold

Georgian Style Rose Cut Riviere Necklace 18 KT Gold/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Georgian Style necklace has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold and silver A full line of Rose cut Diamonds set in the Georgian manner graduated in size from bigg...
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1930s European Vintage Georgian Link Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Long Chain, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Long Chain c.1820 Period: Late 18th. Century Year: c.1800 Material: 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 30.30g Length: 37 inches Condition: Excellent Ant...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Multi-strand Dog 18 Kt Collar Necklace 1820 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
Rare Find An extra – ordinary antique 1820 ca gold collar necklace, hand crafted during the time of solid 18 kt gold – tested Rare design, comprising exquisite flat shaped links of s...
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1820s European Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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18k Gold

Antique Georgian Foil-Back Garnet Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Antique Georgian foil-back garnet necklace, circa 1850 Designed as flowers set with foil-back garnets, in a fitted box Size: width 0.88 inch, length 1...
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1850s Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

Late 18th Century Gold Venetian "Tattle" Necklace
Located in Firenze, IT
Made of gold convex, engraved and chased cartouches plaques. Typical 18th century italian jewel from Venice, these necklace for their lightness made ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Gold

Long Georgian Gold Regard Chain
Located in London, GB
A long Georgian gold regard chain, sixteen long square pieced bars interspaced with interlocking circular links of textured yellow gold with star motifs ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Gold Long Chain
Located in New York, NY
Antique Georgian gold long chain Repoussé flower links Size: width 0.63 inch, length 41.25 inches Total weight: 62.3 grams
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Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Gold

George III Garnet-Set Demi-Parure
Located in London, GB
A George III garnet-set demi-parure, the necklace consisting of four garnet-set foliate clusters linked with articulated garnet-set trefoil-links, 17.5 inches long, the bracelet consisting of seventeen articulated garnet-set trefoil-links 7 inches long, all garnets cut-down set to yellow gold closed-back mount, circa 1800, gross weight 53.0 grams. A charming and detailed Georgian suite...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold

Exceptional Georgian Berlin Iron Link Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
Berlin iron jewelry was produced in Germany by the Berlin Royal Foundry beginning in 1804. Previously, iron jewelry had primarily been worn in periods of mourning due to its dark color. However, it reached a high point of popularity between 1813 and 1819. To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry, which was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia or the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen...
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1810s German Antique Georgian Link Necklaces

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Berlin Iron

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 Link Necklaces

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Berlin Iron, Cut Steel

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