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.
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1710s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Cut Steel
18th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 18th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Cut Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Silver
1790s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 9k Gold, Enamel, Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Necklaces
Coral
Early 1800s German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
1920s Unknown Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1820s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Garnet, 18k Gold
1750s Antique Georgian Necklaces
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
1810s German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Berlin Iron
19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Georgian Necklaces
Gold
1810s Italian Antique Georgian Necklaces
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1780s French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
1930s American Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
1810s German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Berlin Iron
1810s German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Berlin Iron
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 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
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
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Antique Georgian Necklaces
Ruby
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Berlin Iron