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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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Gemstone: Carnelian
Style: Georgian
Georgian 18kt Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Seal Fob/Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique 18th-century Georgian seal fob/pendant, crafted from 18kt. yellow gold features a Carnelian intaglio depicting an armorial coat of arms. X- ray been tested for 18kt gold...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Necklaces

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Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Depeche Vous, 9k gold and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something special and quite simply mesmerising about antique seal fobs. This fine French Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct ...
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18th Century European Antique Georgian Necklaces

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Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique Georgian 9k gold seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something extra special and quite simply mesmerising about antique Heraldic seal fobs. This fine Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces

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Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Georgian 14 KT Large Carnelian Fob 1806 Plus 18 KT Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period Carnelian Fob is from Prague bearing hallmarks dated 1806 – solid 14 Kt gold Magnificent in shape and superb Georgian workmanship, pretty large in size Hanging from a solid 18 KT solid gold...
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Early 1800s Czech Antique Georgian Necklaces

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Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian 9K Gold Carnelian Coat of Arms Seal Fob Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Georgian fob was made in the 1830's. It is made of 9 karat gold over a metal core, and it carries a plate of orange carnelian at the bottom. The carnelian is engraved with a coa...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces

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Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold

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

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Carnelian, 9k Gold

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Victorian 15kt. gold seal fob with carnelian intaglio and family motto
Located in Braintree, GB
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Antique 9 Carat Gold Citrine Spinning Fob Seal Pendant
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
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Located in Torrance, CA
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Located in Rotterdam, NL
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Antique 9k gold Croquet seal fob pendant, Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
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Victorian 15kt. yellow gold seal fob/pendant with Irving surname coat of arms
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