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.
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Necklaces
Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold
1830s Antique Georgian Necklaces
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Necklaces
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Kyanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Necklaces
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Georgian Necklaces
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Georgian Necklaces
Garnet, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1970s Vintage Georgian Necklaces
Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k...
19th Century Antique Georgian Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
1880s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Crystal, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Georgian Necklaces
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s American Georgian Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
20th Century Unknown Georgian Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
1830s English Antique Georgian Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Turquoi...
1840s British Antique Georgian Necklaces
Citrine, White Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, S...
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Georgian Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Quartz, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Necklaces
Opal, Sapphire, Ruby, Topaz, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Necklaces
Topaz, Quartz, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate