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.
Late 19th Century European Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1840s European Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1810s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
1790s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Enamel
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1770s English Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
2010s Belgian Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Unknown Georgian Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Go...
2010s Unknown Georgian Necklaces
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 18k ...
Late 17th Century Greek Antique Georgian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1970s Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s French Antique Georgian Necklaces
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Belgian Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century English Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...
1840s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century English Antique Georgian Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1830s English Antique Georgian Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Turquoi...
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Georgian Necklaces
Natural Pearl
1810s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Si...
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Amethyst, Turquoise, Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Garnet, Gold Plate