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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C1840 Pink Paste Riviere on Silver Gilt 16"
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Georgian rivière with unusually colored foil back pink pastes on silver closed backs. Rivieres were the classic dressy necklace of the Georgian era, so called because they wer...
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. These necklaces have become rare and costly. Red is the color...
Garnet
The July Monarchy Diamond & Enamel Fleur-De-Lys Boxed Necklace, Circa 1830
Located in Altrincham, GB
This breath-taking necklace dates from the July Monarchy period (1830), a time in France when there was much political and social change, and jewellery design was heavily influenced ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Georgian Victorian Almandine Garnets Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian / Victorian period, 19th century, 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, fiery 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...
Garnet, 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...
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Gold and Turquoise Snake Necklace with Gem-set Head
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold, turquoise, diamond and ruby snake necklace in the form of an articulated ouroboros serpent with a turquoise studded body, diamond-set head, and caboc...
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Gold Venetian Tattle Necklace, 44cm, 6.9g, Italy
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 ...
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...
Citrine, Pearl, Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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...
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold
40-Carat Rhodolite Garnet Necklace with Pavé Diamonds and 18k Solid Gold Chain
Located in Eugene, OR
Rhodolite Garnet, Diamonds & Gold Link Toggle Necklace - one of our favorite designs. Elevate your jewelry collection with this exquisite, statement-making necklace that boasts a to...
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Long Georgian Gold Regard Chain
Located in London, GB
A long Georgian gold long guard chain, sixteen long square pieced bars interspaced with interlocking circular links of textured yellow gold with star mot...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
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
Gold
David Webb Yellow Gold Link Black Enamel Diamond Chain Necklace
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
This estate David Webb 18k Yellow Gold chain exhibits the timeless allure of black enamel in jewelry. Black enamel is celebrated for its dark, moody, and bold character. It exudes co...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Multi Gem Gold Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and colorful link necklace of emerald, yellow sapphire, pink tourmaline, and tanzanite baroque shaped nuggets weighing a total of 415.70 carats, finished with caps and li...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald Slightly Hammered "Little Hearts" Chain Necklace
Located in Rome, IT
Rossella Ugolini Design Collection Exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Emerald Bead and Slightly Hammered Hearts Chain, Handcrafted in Italy. This enchanting necl...
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Stones, Rose Gold and Silver Retro Snake Necklace
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful retro snake necklace in 9kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with rubies along the snake body, and little diamonds on the head an...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
White Gold and Diamond Rivière Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Art Deco white gold necklace set with 32 graduating old cut diamonds (app. 10 carats in total), circa 1920, French. diameter diamonds: 2.6...
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals
Located in New York, NY
Attractive Art Deco Paste Graduated Crystals from the 1920's. Faceted lead crystal sparkles brightly in this riviere style. This probably had an emerald...
Crystal, Silver Plate, Brass
18K Yellow Gold Three Station Turquoise and Diamond Vintage Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely turquoise and diamond necklace made in 18k yellow gold. Featuring three cabochon turquoise stations each surrounded by round diamond...
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt 830 Silver / 42cm / 5.6gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. 1930s Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. All metal parts made of gilded or Gold filled Silver. All blood Red Bohemian Garnets are rose cut, both prong and bezel set ...
Garnet, Gold-filled, Silver
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian gold and turquoise serpent necklace, the flexible tapering yellow gold body formed of three rows of scale-like collets each set with a ro...
Turquoise, Gold
Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A feminine and lively necklace, that although is over 200 years old is a current and youthful necklace for today. Foiled back red garnets create five pointed flowers with oval garnet...
Garnet, 18k Gold
Charles Turi for Cellini NYC, 18 Karat YG Necklace with Diamonds & Semi Precious
By Charles Turi
Located in New York, NY
Designed by the Charles Turi Company for Cellini. This 18 karat gold necklace features 24 yellow gold links with a geometric pattern. They alternate between large and small. The front 7 links are set with sugarloaf cabachon Amethyst...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Panthere 1990s Yellow Gold Necklace
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
1992 18k yellow gold Panthere necklace by Cartier. Necklace is 16.75" long and 15mm wide. Marked on the clasp: Cartier 1992, 750, E73016. Weight - 92 grams.
Yellow Gold
Victorian Garnet Necklace 14 Karat Gold Link Dutch Bootjesketting 'Little Boats'
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a very rare and early Dutch Bootjesketting Georgian to Victorian richly decorated Garnet Necklace with 25 links in 12 -14 Karat Gold. Each link is set with a gorgeous oval faceted Red Garnet. The Garnets are a vivid deep red color - just stunning! The individual gold links are each beautifully adorned with very fine filigree work and micro beading to create an absolutely stunning early antique garnet necklace...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Amethyst, Silver
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...
Garnet, 15k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Natural Seed Pearl Necklace 9ct Gold - c.1800
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this marvellous antique Georgian 9ct gold natural seed pearl necklace. Sweet, delicate and enchanting, this necklace presents...
Natural Pearl, 9k 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...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
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...
18k Gold
Georgian 18Kt Snake Chain with Melon Links
Located in Stamford, CT
A smooth 18 Kt snake chain from the Georgian era has beautiful melon ball links here and there. The oval links are covered with roses and leaves and comforting to the touch. The chai...
18k Gold
Antique Georgian Silver Longuard Chain Necklace, Coin Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, Georgian era silver longuard chain or muff chain necklace. This is a lovely long length chain at 62" and can be easily wrapped aro...
Silver
Georgian Gold Flat Cut Garnet Forget-Me-Not Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Forget-me-nots drape the neck to light the day for the next owner of this perfect 15 Kt gold foiled garnet necklace dated c. 1820. At center gleams ...
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian Amethyst Rivière Necklace
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1820-40s, 14k. Redolent of the Georgian aesthetic, this 200-year-old rivière necklace is a vibrant splash of lavender. Effortlessly going ...
Amethyst, 14k Gold
Rose Diamond Demi Riviere Necklace, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare, collectible Rose Diamond Riviere Necklace set in 18K gold and silver which is typical of the 18th century. There are twenty five rose diamonds and two rose diamonds ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian Archaeological Revival 14K Rose Gold Lava Cameo Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Rare theatrical interest antique Archaeological Revival 14K Rose Gold lava cameo necklace. Georgian Period, excellent original condition and fine p...
14k Gold, Rose Gold