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 Child Dove Bird Locket Pendant Portrait Miniature Necklace Hand Painted
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian Locket Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of a child with a d...
Gilt Metal
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Georgian Child Parrot Bird Portrait Miniature 14 Karat Gold Hand Painted Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian hand painted portrait miniature of a girl child with a bird which appears to be a parrot or raven or crow and is framed in a 14 ...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Matthew Linwood Georgian English Sterling Silver Snail Form Vinaigrette Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine rare Georgian English sterling silver vinaigrette. In the rare figural vinaigrette form of a snail shell or sea shell. It was made by Matthew Linwood...
Sterling Silver
Antique 1800 Love Token Sentimental Gift Intaglio Venus and Cupid Chalcedony
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This large intaglio was hand carved towards thew end of the eighteenth century or the very beginning of the nineteenth century. 1800 out of a large fla...
Chalcedony
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
Georgian Child Flower Locket Pendant Gold Portrait Miniature Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a very early and rare Museum Quality Georgian Locket Pendant Necklace with an extraordinary hand painted portrait miniature of a child in a fie...
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,350
H 0.87 in W 1.72 in L 2.75 in
Gianmaria Buccellati Rare Vintage Sterling Silver Turtle Trinket Pill Box
By Buccellati
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Discover the charm and artistry of Italian master craftsmanship with this Gianmaria Buccellati Rare Vintage Sterling Silver Turtle Trinket/Pill Box. Exquisitely handcrafted, this del...
Sterling Silver
$1,100
H 0.75 in W 1.38 in L 2.25 in
Buccellati Rare Vintage Sterling Silver Turtle Small Trinket Pill Box
By Buccellati
Located in Simpsonville, SC
The Buccellati Rare Vintage Sterling Silver Turtle Small Pill Box is a beautifully crafted and unique collectible that embodies the exquisite artistry and meticulous craftsmanship fo...
Sterling Silver
Regency Period Oil on Copper Miniature Portrait
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather charming miniature portrait dates to the early 19th century, during the reign of George III. The oil on copper miniature is housed in an ebonised timber frame and is case...
Copper
Antique Victorian Cameo Shell Princess
Located in Chesterland, OH
This Victorian unmounted Carnelian shell cameo depicting the right-facing profile of the Princess is very well carved in exquisite detail. The surface is as crisp as the day it was crafted, impressive for a shell cameo from the late Victorian era. This would date back to around the 1860s-1890s. The carving on this cameo is excellent and well-detailed, with good relief. This was carved by an excellent carver, as were most Victorian cameos. This loose cameo...
Art Nouveau Portrait Roses 14k Gold Locket Pendant and 18" Necklace
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Details: Absolutely beautiful 14K Buttery Yellow Gold Art Nouveau Locket with a lovely woman's face surrounded by roses that is paired with an 18 inch 14K gold rope chain. The piece ...
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian Hot Air Balloon Miniature Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Georgian Enamel Hot Air Balloon Pendant in 14k Gold (c. 1783–1800) This remarkable pendant showcases a Georgian-era enamel miniature (circa 1783–1800), exquisitely hand-painted with...
14k Gold
$496Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.7 in W 0.83 in L 23 in
Sterling Silver Peace Dove Brooch Necklace, Dove Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
A delicate Victorian dove brooch pendant is the focal point of this charming layering necklace. Carefully attached to a rhodium chain of oval, round an...
Crystal, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
$3,990
H 0.38 in W 1.36 in L 1.86 in
Antique Victorian 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Miniature Locket Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique locket pendant showcases a beautifully hand-painted miniature scene encased within 14k yellow gold, accented by 0.414ctw of sparkling diamonds and 0.415ctw of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,880
H 2.37 in W 2.25 in D 1.78 in
18 Karat Gold Unicorn Miniature on Lazurite Magnetic Stone, MOISEIKIN
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The legendary unicorn embodies toleration, dignity, care and purity. This gift is a wish for longevity and enlightenment. MOISEIKIN® embodied the images of energetic, tough and freedom loving horse on the precious metal and lazurite which was considered symbolic to success and bright ability . Specialised in carving technique, the body of unicorn is detailed. The pebble shape lazurite contains special magnet which attracts some coins such as Rubles, Yuan, Dirham, Singapore Dollars as well as desk stationary -clips while helping enhancing the natural stone power. Unicorn miniature will become a real talisman that attracts good fortune throughout the year. 18K Gold Unicorn Miniature "Source of Inspiration" Gross weight 115g Size: W57mm x D45mm x H 60mm Lazurite 81.27g accompanied with a handmade wooden box If you are interested in miniature collections...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique English Sterling Silver Card Case Chester 1903
Located in New York, NY
A Refined Piece of Edwardian-Era Craftsmanship Enhance your collection or personal accessories with this Antique English Sterling Silver Card Case, fully hallmarked “Chester 1903.” ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$968Sale Price|20% Off
H 1.75 in W 0.875 in L 24.5 in
Turquoise Pink Sapphire Pearl Rubies Georgian Porcelain Mourning Locket Necklace
Located in Colleyville, TX
Emiline Necklace. A delicate strand of hand-linked creamy cultured pearls has been intercepted with stations of exquisite and rare faceted Sleeping Beauty turquoise ovals, then flan...
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
$718Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.35 in Dm 1.61 in
British 1930 Art Deco Enamelled Guilloche Vinaigrette Box In 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco enamel vinaigrette box. Beautiful vinaigrette case, created in London England back in the 1930. This stunning piece has been crafted in a a r...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sold
H 4.63 in W 2.88 in D 2.88 in
Pair James Robinson 18th Cent. Georgian Style Sterling Silver Taper Candlesticks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of sterling silver taper candlesticks. By Thomas Bradbury & Son for James Robinson. Each candlestick with a square base with indented & rounded corners supporting a tap...
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 5 in W 2 in D 4.88 in
English Georgian Style Miniature Sterling Silver Lighthouse Tea Pot & Chocolate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of a vintage English Georgian style dollhouse miniature or child's size lighthouse teapot and a chocolate pot. In sterling silver. In ...
Sterling Silver
Georgian Chelsea Porcelain Miniature Fob Seal of Masked Man in Tri-Corner Hat
Located in Baltimore, MD
Original eighteenth century Chelsea Seal in the form of a grotesque figure of a black masked man with 3 cornered ("tri-corn") hat. The tri-cornered hat w...
C1745, Chelsea Porcelain Seal Seated Cupid with Spy-Glass, Charles Gouyn Period
By Charles Gouyn
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given as love tokens by the wealthy and known as "toys". These seals were given as love to...
C1745 Chelsea Porcelain Seal of a Nun, "Amour Spirituel", Charles Gouyn Period
By Charles Gouyn
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given as love tokens by the wealthy and known as "toys". This particular seal features a ...
C1745, Chelsea Porcelain Seal Cupid "Je Vous Coffre", Charles Gouyn Period
By Charles Gouyn
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given as love tokens by the wealthy and known as "toys". This seal features Cupid, quiver s...
C1745 "Lady Dancing", Chelsea Factory Porcelain Seal, Charles Gouyn Period
By Charles Gouyn
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an original 18th century Gouyn period porcelain Chelsea fob seal. These seals were given as love tokens by the wealthy and known as "toys". This particular seal features a ...
Christian Friedrich Zincke German, '1683/4-1767'
Located in Firenze, IT
A young Lady, wearing décolleté blue dress with white underslip, a blue and yellow shot-silk cloak over her right shoulder, her hair upswept enamel, gold mounted. Size 40mm x 50mm ...
Gold
Georgian 15 Karat Gold Intaglio Tassie Seal, Made in England, Early 19th Century
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian 15k gold intaglio tassie seal fob. Made in England Circa 1830. Dimensions - Size : 3.1 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm Total weight : 14 g Condition: Se...
15k Gold
Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman Brooch
Located in Firenze, IT
brooch painted to depict a gentleman, in formal mourning attire, with white cravat, within scrollwork setting, (hair glazed panel to the reverse) length 7cm.
Gold
Georgian Locket Miniature
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century hand painted miniature portrait of a gentleman, in Georgian attire, mounted in an ornate gold clasp frame, with a hair locket at the back. Circa 1822
Gold
Gold Gardening Charms
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of four early 18 carat gold charms; bucket, shovel, rake and watering can, set to a later brooch fitting, The Netherlands, circa 1830. we...
18k Gold