Georgian 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
7.53tcw 18K Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Take a peek at this stunning emerald and diamond halo pendant. The center stone carries 7.15-carats of pure natural emerald beauty! Displaying a desirable dark green color, and excel...
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2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Austro Hungarian Brooch Kyanite Freshwater Pearls Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Eliza Necklace - A stunning antique Austro Hungarian sapphire blue paste and pearls brooch has become both the focal point as well as the clasp, for...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Charming and rare 18th Century Love Token Pendant, hand painted watercolor of angel carrying a red heart, set under glass in a verre eglomise frame...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Gilt Metal
5.25tcw 14K Teardrop Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an hourglass natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous piece carries two emeralds in a prong setting. Black rhodium highlights ...
Category
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Pendant circa 1700 14 Karat Gold Dutch Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare museum quality early Rose Cut Diamond Pendant dating to the Georgian Era set with an abundance of antique Rose Cut Diamonds set in silver atop 14 Karat gold as was the custom of the period. The pendant of great beauty and dating to the 1700s.
Diamonds were all the rage in the Georgian period and this is a wonderful example. Early pieces such as this are extremely difficult to find. This one is so immensely wearable as the size is just perfect for wearing either day or night. It has stunning period character and style.
The pendant is 68 mm (2 3/4 inches) long from the top of the bale to the bottom of the pendant. Without the bale it is 58 mm long. It is 45 mm (1 3/4 inches) wide at the widest point.
The rose cut diamonds are set in silver collets atop 14 Karat gold.
The gold bale is a later addition.
There has been some restoration of the pendant as is visible from the back - this is very typical of the early Georgian jewels...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Georgian French Paste Silver Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the finest example of a French Provincial Snowflake Wedding Cross I have seen, and I have seen many. At its finest, antique paste jewelry...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
Early Georgian Pink Topaz Necklace and Earring Demi-Parure Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A demi-parure, "parure" meaning "adorn" in French, is a partial set of matching jewelry designed to be worn en suite. This incredible handcrafted pink topaz necklace and earring...
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1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Topaz, 18k Gold
1820 Georgian Blue Aquamarine White Pearl Silver Fringe Riviere Pendant Necklace
Located in London, GB
A rare and extremely pretty Georgian fringe riviere necklace with 63 foiled aquamarines and 18 blister pearls millegrain set to closed back silver mounts with a gold chain and toggle...
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1820s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Georgian Natural Pearl and Diamond Necklet
Located in Brisbane, QLD
This exquisite handmade Georgian necklet features 56 natural pearls and 116 diamond chips set in silver topped rolled gold. The piece dates to England circa 1770 when pearls were a s...
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1770s English Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl
Saint Esprit Paste Set Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Saint Esprit paste set pendant, set throughout with faceted paste and surmounted by bow, all set in silver mount, circa 1800, measuring approximately 2....
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Early 1800s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Berlin Iron Long Chain, circa 1810
Located in New York, NY
Berlin Iron Long Chain c.1810
The origins of Berlin iron jewelry might date back as far as 1806, but it wasn’t until the final years of the Napoleonic ...
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19th Century German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron
Baroque Pearls, Aquamarine and Hand Painted Porcelain Pendant Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Marie’s Folly Necklace.
A beautiful hand painted porcelain brooch has become the focal point of this stunning necklace consisting of hand linked evergreen baroque pearls that gently accentuate the colors found in the hand painted portrait of this Georgian styled lady. A frill of aquamarine beads rests just above a gold vermeil bow to add to the feminine drama of the period. Minuscule aquamarine and glittering crystal rondelles are interspersed along the pearl necklace and also featured as an accent charm at the beautiful oval toggle...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
Georgian Aquamarine Lapis Cannetille Pendant Brooch
Located in Riverdale, NY
Georgian Aquamarine and Lapis Cannetille Pendant-Brooch of beautiful quality and condition. Extraordinary detailed gold work forms the surrounds fo...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, 15k Gold
1820s Hardstone Cameo Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Firenze, IT
The carved stone agate cameo depicting a female bust, measuring approximately 43.0 by 30.5 by 16.0 mm (with the frame 65 by 45 mm).
Framed by an oval 18Kt gold mounting with 4 roun...
Category
1820s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Mother of Pearl Monogram Gaming Counter Lavender Moon Quartz Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
La Finesse Armorial Monogram Necklace.
This beautiful and delicately carved Chinese gaming counter (circa 1810) has found a new life as the centerpiece of a stunning and elegant necklace of Lavender Moon Quartz and freshwater baroque pearls. The ethereal faceted oval Lavender Moonstone...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
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...
Category
1810s German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Coral Cross Pendant
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning coral cross formed by tubular reddish-organge pieces of coral, capped with 14k gold mounts. Overlaid with an intricate silver filigree rosette e...
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1810s Italian Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Coral, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Silver
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold
Georgian High Carat Handwrought Ornate Wirework Bead Necklace
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptionally stunning and very rare bead necklace from the Georgian (ca1750) era! This vibrant 22kt yellow gold piece is comprised of 43 handwrought beads which are beautifully d...
Category
1750s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Regency Diamond Blue Enamel Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A magnificant Regency diamond and blue enamel cluster necklace, the necklace comprising twenty-two diamond and enamel cluster motifs, each set with an old cushion-cut diamond with a ...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
George III Diamond and Enamel Navette Pendant, circa 1790
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George III diamond and enamel navette-shaped sentimental pendant, circa 1790. The pendant has been executed in the French manner, having an old cut diamond border, leading to a pur...
Category
1790s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Pin & Necklace Set
Located in Narberth, PA
A truly exceptional French pin and necklace set from the Georgian (ca1780) era! Made of silver and old Rose Cut diamonds, this well-preserved piece is absolutely gorgeous. Much of Ge...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver
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...
Category
1780s French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Hand-Carved Natural Coral Bead Tassel Lariat
Located in Stamford, CT
Each bit of Georgian coral in this lariat has been carved and polished by hand and is buttery soft to the touch, making it a breed apart from new coral....
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Coral
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 Necklaces
Materials
Gold
Trifari Alfred Philippe Regence Tremblant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe Pave Regence Georgian Revival tremblant rose with garland pendant necklace of rhodium plated metal, and faceted crysta...
Category
1930s American Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Rhodium, Base Metal
Extraordinary Berlin Iron Long Chain and Cannetile Lace Cross
Located in Stamford, CT
Here is a mix of texture, both substantial and lacy. An extremely rare, dense Berlin Iron Chain c.1800 suspends a large cross of twists and loops. In the chain, the iron is woven or ...
Category
1810s German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Georgian Diamond Silver Yellow Gold Necklace, French
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Georgian diamond necklace created in France in the 1830's. Understated, feminine and wearable, the necklace is a great addition to ...
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1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
Rhodium Silver Diamond Bow Raw Diamonds Keshi & Flameball Pearls
Located in Colleyville, TX
The Charmaine Necklace I composed of stunning frill sections of silky keshi pearls ranging in color from ivory to soft grey and 19 carats of rough grey diamonds, flanked by hand-coil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Pink Tourmaline Rose Quartz Georgian Paste Polka Dot Enamel Heart Locket
Located in Colleyville, TX
Micheline Necklace.
Delicate pink tourmaline has been bezel set in oxidized silver and intercepted with marquise cut rose quartz, flanked with seed pearls and crystal rondelles. The beautiful confectionary coloring of the stones repeats the stunning Georgian paste locket...
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19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Grand Berlin Iron Cross, circa 1820
Located in Stamford, CT
In this large cross, the strength of Iron and fine gossamer swirls combine to create et another miracle of historic Berlin Iron work from the early 1800's. There are four layers of iron here forged together with focus on the central flower. What tool existed to twist this fine iron and how was it created in such fine sprays?
When the German treasury was becoming depleted due to the war with Napoleon, the government addressed the aristocrats asking them to contribute their gold for the continuing battle. The wealthy answered the plea and were given iron jewels...
Category
1810s German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron
Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Our Quills Unite Us, 9k gold cased, Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't go wrong with a beautiful antique seal fob, this sweet antique, Georgian era, gold cased seal fob is a real versatile beauty.
Made from rich 9ct yellow gold cased metal, i...
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19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, 9k Gold
Antique Black Velvet Mourning Choker, Necklace, 9 Karat Rose Gold and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is no piece of jewellery as classic and timeless as a choker necklace, like this antique black velvet mourning choker.
Hailing from the George IV era, a rare find, this beauti...
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19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian Citrine Riviere Necklace, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
An antique Riviere necklace is certainly a wonderful addition to any antique jewellery collection and this wonderful early 19th century citrine example...
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19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Citrine, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Seal Fob Pendant, Smoky Quartz, 9k Rose Gold Cased
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't go wrong with a beautiful antique seal fob, they are such versatile pieces and can be worn in many ways, from pendants to Albert chain fobs...
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19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Quartz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Bronze
Antique Georgian Diamond and Almandine Garnet Cross Pendant, 9k Gold and Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
This Antique Georgian Cross pendant is just mesmerising.
A truly stunning and fine piece of antique jewellery, Georgian era, it exudes that ric...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 9k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Seal Fob Pendant, Agate and Bloodstone, 9kt Gold, Pistol Grip
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful, rare and unusual antique, Georgian era agate seal fob pendant.
The pendant is designed as a miniature desk type seal carved from a pale blue / grey agate, it has a smal...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Silesian Wirework Cross c .1800
Located in Stamford, CT
Weightless Antique Georgian Silesian Wirework Cross c .1800 is woven by hand of fine iron. Delicate and textured the spiky details and central flower...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Georgian Necklaces
Materials
Berlin Iron
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