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.
Antique Georgian Gold, Diamond, Seed Pearl, and Blue Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Princeton, NJ
A true antique Georgian period (late 18th century) 10 karat yellow gold, diamond, seed pearl, and blue enamel mourning ring.The central urn motif set with one pear shaped old mine cu...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel
Antique Enamel pearl diamond Gold memorial ring
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond and pearl 'urn' memorial ring. Set with ten round rose cut diamonds in silver cutdown settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.10 carats, decorating an intri...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring with Black Enamel, circa 1824
Located in London, GB
This Georgian ring is hallmarked 1824 and is engraved with the words 'Died Nov 3rd 1874'. This is an original mourning ring made in 18 carat yellow gold and covered with black enamel...
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel
Sapphire Pearls Diamonds Yellow Gold Dome Ring, 1970
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Fine Pearls of different shapes and Fine Diamonds are put together on top of a 14K Yellow Gold ring. With a fine deep blue Sapphire in the middle. Very bold and unmistakably 70-es de...
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Victorian Antique Black Enamel and Yellow Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An impressive antique Victorian 1840s black enamel and 14 karat yellow gold mourning ring with hair; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewe...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Pearl and Enamel 9 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 18 carat gold and black enamel ring has the words 'in memory of' across the front of it and is set with 9 pearls. The inside of the ba...
Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
18 K Yellow Gold Cultured Pearl Diamonds Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
This stunning ring is beautifully crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring features a gorgeous large dome design incrusted with 17 white cultured peals, varying in size and incased by r...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Mourning Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A wonderful antique Georgian mourning band. The band is in-stepped and set with black enamel and gold lettering reading "IN MEMORY OF". Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. The inside ...
Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Black Enamel and Pearl Hinged Locket Mourning Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique gold, black enamel and pearl ring, comprising three seed pearls and black enamel, with a hinged locket compartment containing plaited hairwork, set in 18 karat yellow gold...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Victorian 14kt Gold Amethyst & Seed Pearl Ring, Size 6
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Exquisite Victorian-era ring features a beautifully faceted, central large highly faceted amethyst set in an ornate prong setting with small seed pearl on two sides . The open-back ...
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
This beautiful antique Georgian era, late 18th century mourning ring is truly a beautifully crafted piece. It features a beautiful large oval face housing a lock of plaited dark blo...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Enamel Mourning Ring, English, circa 1781
Located in London, GB
Georgian 'urn' blue enamel mourning ring. Set centrally with a crystal covered rounded marquise shape plaque in a closed back rubover setting, enc...
Enamel
Antique Georgian Enamel Gold Memorial Ring Symbolizes Remember Me
Located in Stamford, CT
An 18th century ring of spectacular design in an elongated oval form displays a bow of white hair tied with gold thread placed under its crystal. The crystal frame is gold framed by ...
Crystal, 15k Gold, Enamel
Rare Georgian Certified Natural Saltwater Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This rare Georgian natural saltwater pearl ring is a true gem for collectors and lovers of antique jewelry. Featuring a certified natural saltwate...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
SALE! Georgian Foil Backed Garnet Mourning Ring in 15K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An original Georgian period cabochon cut foil backed garnet mourning ring. Centered by a rectangular cabochon cut vivi...
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A late 18th century Georgian period rose cut diamond cluster ring. Centered by a flower of eight larger diamonds measuring 3.5mm to 5.0mm in diameter and set in a closed back settin...
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century 18 Karat Gold Miniature Portrait Enamel Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
IMPORTANT: can’t be resized. This is a Georgian miniature portrait ring crafted in 18K gold. The piece features detailed hand painted...
Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian 9k Rose Gold Mourning Ring, Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique Georgian mourning ring in 9kt rose gold. It has a bevelled gold band with deep engraved shoulders with lovely fine detailing and an engraved frame surrounding th...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Georgian '1790' Foiled Diamond Ring 15 Karat Gold
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Georgian 15kt yellow gold ladies ring with rose cut diamonds, which are backed by foil. Made in England, Circa 1790 Tested positive for 15kt gold Dimensions - Ring Size: 2....
Diamond, 15k Gold
Austrian 18 Karat Rose Diamond Repousse Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Ornate 18K Georgian repousse rose cut diamond ring which likely belonged to someone of nobility. This lavish Austrian or German ring pulls out all the st...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18 Karat Gold Diamond Ruby Bombe Ring
Located in London, England
A Late Georgian style bombe cocktail ring claw set with thirty three Burmese rubies and twenty two rose-cut diamonds set in silver on gold. The underside of the ring is adorned with ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Intaglio Engraved With An Griffin, Mounted On A Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PRICE IS FULLY INCLUSIVE OF SHIPPING, IMPORTATION TAXES & DUTIES Probably Italian, 18th century emerald, set in a 19th-century gold ring bezel: 15mm., 10/16...
Emerald, 18k Gold
18th Century Urn Motif Memorial Ring with Diamond and Amethyst Surround
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exquisitely crafted hair paint memorial ring of an urn embellished with gold and surrounded by weeping willow branches. The enamel band says "JOHN JENKINS .OB:20:FEB:1780". The urn...
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold