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.
Couture Elsa Schiaparelli Baretti Georgian Cannetille Beaded 4Piece Parure c1950
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinguished by the tightly coiled style of Georgian-period-inspired cannetille gold wire that decorates each of the four pieces of this parure, French costume jewelry designer Lina...
Crystal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Gilt Metal
Georgian Natural Pearl Necklace with Blue Enamel Centre
Located in London, GB
A Georgian natural pearl necklace with blue enamel centre, the kite shape centre piece with blue enamel decoration, mounted with ivory carving o...
Natural Pearl, Enamel
Art Deco Double Strand Pearl Necklace with 14kt Gold, Diamond and Pearl Clasp
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco double strand pearl necklace with a gold, diamond and pearl clasp. Individually knotted pearls measuring 7.5 mm each. With a 14k ...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold
Beauvince Legacy Diamond Necklace (23.45 ct Diamonds) in White Gold
Located in New York, NY
The Beauvince Legacy diamond necklace features a important and emphatic design befitting a queen. It is stated, royal & elegant. Diamonds Shapes: Pear Shape, Marquise, Emerald & Rou...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Bakelite Bead and Bracelet Set from the 1930's. The necklace has graduated beads with a simple hidden twist clasp. The bracelet is wired with 2...
David Yurman Sterling Silver Bijoux Blue Topaz Quatrefoil Multi Chain Necklace
By David Yurman
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Intriguing piece by jewelry designer David Yurman. Three unique 32 inch sterling silver chains diverge to create this stunning multi stra...
Diamond, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Chanel by Lagerfeld Runway Tartan Choker Sautoir Métiers d'Art 2013
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A sensational runway piece - a Chanel Pearl & Tartan Choker Sautoir from the 2012- 2013 Métiers d'art Collection. Chanel's Métiers d'art collections, launched annually since 200...
Art Deco Multi-Strand Cerulean Blue Glass Necklace, 1930's Czech
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and elegant vintage original Art deco multi tier and multi strand cerulean blue glass necklace is amazing on the neck. There are 4 gr...
$520Sale Price|20% Off
L 16.25 in
Marina J Pearl Necklace with Emerald, Sapphire & Diamonds, Vintage Centerpiece
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgerous 14k White Gold plated- Silver Vintage Centerpiece has been reworked into a Pearl Necklace. This necklace features Graduated Pearl strands...
Emerald, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 3.5 in W 1.35 in L 25 in
Keishi Pearls Kyanite Rock Crystal Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Ayla Necklace. Freshwater keishi pearls, with their gorgeous silky nacre, have been hand-linked with rhodium silver and juxtaposed with a jaw dropping Georgian Enamel Silver Paste Pendant. The rich cobalt blue enameled disc has been encased within a silver paste cartouche frame and accented with a feminine silver paste basket of flowers. Three little teardrops dangle from below the ornate frame. This unique necklace has been married to a frilled section of hand-linked rock crystal and kyanite rondelles and further enhanced with a grouping of pink sapphire flanked with pyrite in gold vermeil. The gold vermeil is repeated again as the delicate pendant is suspended from a twist faceted rock crystal teardrop with hand coiled gold vermeil loops. Certain to appeal to any lover of Georgian era jewelry...
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$2,631
W 1.78 in L 30.71 in
Christian Dior John Galliano Vintage Rare Gold Masai Strands Long Snake Necklace
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior John Galliano 1990s Unisex Luxury Masai Multi 13 Strands Snake Dots Small Ball Chunky Statement Long Necklace, Gold Tone Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Very ...
Gold Plate
$800Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.5 in L 18 in
Marina J. Woven Pink Pearl "V" Necklace with 14k White Gold-Plated Sliding Clasp
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This woven pink pearl "V" shaped necklace with 14k white gold plated silver sliding clasp woven into a lace-like design. Each shimmering pink round pearl was handpicked by Marina J. ...
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver
By Mikimoto
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mikimoto Pearl Necklace Pearl Bracelet Set Sterling Silver You will treasure this outstanding authentic Vintage MIKIMOTO Sterling silver pearl...
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Chanel Stunning Poured Glass and Pearl Runway Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This beautiful and amazing vintage necklace by Chanel features four clustered poured glass red coral squash blossoms surrounded by multiple poured glass p...
Gilt Metal
Georgian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Floral Dome Byzantine 46 Inch Long Chain Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a Byzantine style link stylized with additional dome forms. Featuring a crosshatch texture throughout. Terminating with a spherical gold bead. Pierced with rendered flowe...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Six-Row Natural Pearl and Diamond Collar Necklace
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian six-row natural/seed pearl and diamond collar necklace, to the centre an old-mine-cut diamond estimated to weigh 0.7 carats s...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique French Pearl Emerald and Diamond Necklace and Bracelet Suite circa 1850
Located in London, GB
An antique French emerald, pearl and diamond suite, comprising an emerald-cut emerald, natural pearl and rose-cut diamond swag necklace, with an...
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
Antique Cut Steel Necklace with a Floral Motif
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lovely Georgian early cut steel necklace with a floral motif. Cut steel was popular with the upper classes to wear while traveling. Afraid of highwaymen they left their diamonds safely...
Cut Steel
Austro Hungarian Seed Pearl Shell Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Ianessa Necklace. Summer and the ocean go hand in hand and the fashion gods give us the green light to acknowedge all things nautical. Not exactly the typical nautical genre - this highly detailed Georgian Period Austro Hungarian sterling...
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Afghani Tourmaline Georgian Pinchbeck Paste Multi Strand Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Clarissa Necklace. A waterfall of rainbow-hued Afghani Tourmaline smooth rondelles has been hand-linked to create this jaw-dropping multi-strand necklace. These glossy and luxurious tourmaline beads (462 cts.), with their bright pastel colors, are highly coveted amongst collectors due to their limited availability from remote and dangerous mining regions. This pastel profusion has been paired with a Georgian...
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique Gold Festoon Necklace with Eglomisé Panels
Located in New York, NY
An antique gold festoon necklace comprised of chain connecting five eglomisé panels depiciting Classical scenes in cannetille frames, in 15k. England.
15k Gold
A-Monogram Tourmaline MOP Game Counter Baroque Pearl Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A-Monogram Tourmaline Necklace - MOP Game Counter -Watermelon Tourmaline - Baroque Pearls - Le Jeton III Necklace. A beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming counter (circa ...
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold
Le Quien Gold and Coral Necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A three row coral necklace with a gold filigree lock in the center decorated with a large kite and around the borders with small flowers and balls, Amsterdam city...
Coral, 22k Gold
Triple Strand Garnet Necklace Amethyst Chatelaine Scent Bottle
Located in Colleyville, TX
Gisela Necklace - Profusely rich acai berry-colored garnets are on the forefront of fashion this year with the explosion of jewel tones for the Fall and Winter. In particular, reds ...
Amethyst, Garnet, Quartz, Topaz, Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Game Counter Peridot Baroque Pearls Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Le Jeton II M Monogrammed Necklace - This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming counter (circa 1820) has found a new life as the cent...
Peridot, Cultured Pearl, Gold Plate, 14k Gold
Antique Shell Cameo Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
Shell cameos with scenes of gods, goddesses and cherubs were purchased in Italy while on the "grand tour". Brought back to England, they were set in a neck...
15k Gold