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.
1980s German Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Gold Plate
1980s German Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Gold Plate
1930s European Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Georgian Necklaces
Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Georgian Necklaces
Silver
20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Silver
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Silver
1920s Unknown Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
1930s American Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
Early 20th Century British Georgian Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Georgian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Necklaces
Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1860s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1920s French Vintage Georgian Necklaces
White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1930s Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Early 20th Century Georgian Necklaces
1920s Unknown Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s British Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1910s British Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Greek Georgian Necklaces
Gold
1950s French Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Base Metal
20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1900s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
1980s Unknown Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Gold
1910s British Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Sterling Silver