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.
Georgian Silver Porcelain & Silver Masquerade Patch Box Pendant, Circa 1780
Located in Altrincham, GB
A fantastic antique masquerade patch box pendant dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. Its modelled as a masked lady, set with the most fine ha...
Diamond, Silver
Rare Mughal Enamel and Diamond Cup, Early 19th Century
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
A rare Mughal Enamel and Diamond Cup, early 19th Century The Mughal cup is finely decorated with a combination of red, white, blue, green "Meenakari" ename...
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel
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Georgian 1820 Enameled Pin of a Playful Putti 18kt Gold with European Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent piece from the Georgian Period. An antique stick pin brooch, created in the United Kingdom between the kingdoms of George III (17...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
handmade porcelain egg-shaped clock
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this wonderful egg-shaped clock, crafted in Limoges porcelain and finely hand-painted, signed by the artist. The delicate painting depicts spring flowers, adding a touch of ...
$607
H 3 in W 2.87 in D 0.37 in
Early 20th Century Antique Silver Enamel Figures in Garden Scene Compact
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique enamel and 800 silver compact. The rectangular top is enclosed by a rocaille scrollwork border with faux-lapis lazuli and faux-turquoise enamel inlay, centering a scene of a ...
Silver, Enamel
Austrian Guilloche Enamel Silver & Glass Table or Dresser Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Austrian glass, silver, & enamel table or dresser box. By Georg Adam Scheid. With a cornucopia or vase form decoration enamel flowers in a guilloche cartouche. The r...
Silver, Enamel
Authentic Tiffany & Co 18kt Pin
Located in New York, NY
Designer Authentic Tiffany Gold pin. 50 x15mm 18kt. yellow gold 6.6 grams
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Indian Gold, Diamond & Enamel Bazuband (Armband)
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
An exceptional and rare 18th-century Indian bazuband (armband) crafted circa 1775. This exquisite piece showcases the artistry of the period with a striking dual-sided design. One si...
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Rare Qajar Gold and Enamel Parasol Cane Handle
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Rare Qajar Gold and Enamel Parasol Cane Handle A very rare Persian, Qajar, polychrome enamelled gold cane handle, of cylindrical form, decorated with fl...
Gold, Enamel
Fine Silver and Shibuichi Vessel with Amethyst, Enamel
Located in Boulder, CO
This special vessel features a spring green guilloche Enamel on a Fine Silver disk housed in a casing that we fabricated from Shibuichi, a traditional Japanese decorative alloy made ...
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set
Located in New York, NY
Antique Mughal Indian Enamel and Diamond Cup Saucer & Spoon Set A 200+ year old masterpiece: Incredible enamel on gold tea cup, saucer, and spoon. Set w...
Diamond, Enamel
Florenza Enamel Elephant Pill Box
By Florenza
Located in New York, NY
Florenza Enamel deep gray Elephant Pill Box from the 1960's USA. Charming subject matter with flip top opening and emerald paste eyes. Best carried in a pouch for enamel protection. ...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Antique sterling silver and enamel cross charm
Located in NEWARK, GB
A cute tiny little sterling silver and blue enamel cross charm. This does not have a pendant bale and was probably kept as a protective charm or as a bible marker. It is beaded aro...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sterling Art Deco Enameled Hat Pins
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco pair of sterling and enamel hat pins. Of opal white engine turned enamel with incised flower head motifs. Hallmarked, sterling silver. Excellen...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Steel
Imperial Faberge Enamel Silver-Gilt Thermometer
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
An Imperial Fabergé silver-gilt and enamel thermometer, of rectangular form with semi-circular ends, the surface enamelled in translucent royal blue over banded wavy engine-turning w...
Silver
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H 1 in W 2.4 in Dm 3.2 in L 3.2 in
Vintage George V Silver Guilloche Enamel Cigarette Case and Match Case
Located in New York, NY
Vintage George V 20th century Art Deco silver guilloche enamel cigarette case and match case Beddoes & Co, Birmingham 1929 In excellent...
Silver, Enamel, Sterling Silver
Double Sided Georgian Heart Locket Pendant
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A two sided Georgian gold locket, one side with a pearl border and hoop with a blue enamel plaque on the inside set with different gemstones and i...
White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Turquoi...
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H 1.75 in L 32.25 in
Austro-Hungarian Enamel Egg Vinaigrette Blue Chalcedony Pearl Filigree Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Brezza Dolce III Necklace. Delicate powder blue hand-linked chalcedony chain is periodically intercepted with stations of creamy pearls flanking a gold vermeil filigree connector to create a gorgeous backdrop for a most charming antique hand-painted enameled egg scent locket...
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
enamel portrait of a midshipman
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Lovely naive enamel portrait miniature of a midshipman for his beloved who stays at home, circa 1810. weight: 13.2 grams dimensions: 4.7 x 3.6 cm
Reliquary Georgian Cross in 18K Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Enamel
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
18K Yellow Gold, Amethyst & Enamel Reliquary Georgian Cross
Amethyst, 15k Gold