Georgian 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.
Browse a collection of antique Georgian diamond rings, earrings, brooches and other authentic Georgian jewelry today on 1stDibs.
1820s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1810s German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Berlin Iron
1820s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1810s Italian Antique Georgian Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Necklaces
Coral
1810s German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Berlin Iron
19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Carnelian, 9k Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1850s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Citrine, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Bronze
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Citrine, Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Berlin Iron
