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.
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Necklaces
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...
1830s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
18th Century Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1830s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Pe...
2010s Indian Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
1830s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1830s English Antique Georgian Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Turquoi...
19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Emerald, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver