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 Star Sapphire Diamond Guilloche Enamel 14K Gold Ring Circa 1830
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Georgian Period cabochon star sapphire, diamond, cobalt blue guilloche enamel 14K gold ring. Circa 1830 This beautiful antique ring dates from the George IV/Regency Period. The Georgian Jewelry...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Georgian Stuart Crystal Ring, 18th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
A rare, beautiful and magical Stuart Crystal Ring set in 15 Kt gold and backed in sterling silver. Before I say more please understand that none of...
Crystal, 15k Gold
Antique 18th Century Vinaigrette Ring Silver Gold Turtle Doves Heart Love Token
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This is a rare example of an 18th century vinaigrette ring, the pierced lid opens to house a little sponge that has been soaked in perfume. The lid i...
14k Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Ruby and Pearl 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds a gorgeous ruby at the centre and surrounding this stone are pearls. The ring is modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: K 1/2 or 5 1/2 Cluster Dimensions: 8x8.5mm Wei...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Antique Georgian 18 Kt and Sterling Baque Au Firmament Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
An outstanding Bristol Blue, almost neon Vitreous Glass Baque Au Firmament Ring in 18 Kt gold and sterling silver. NOTE, any marks on the ring are reflections of light. The ring is in excellent condition. Collectors and connoisseurs recognize the rarity of Georgian vitreous glass rings. They are almost non existent. Baque Au Firmament rings are known as Rings of Heaven...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
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
Antique Georgian Memorial Ring for a General
Located in Stamford, CT
Why do we offer this Georgian Memorial Ring? Because it honors a person who served to protect his country. We separate our strong principle agai...
18k Gold
Georgian Gold and Enamel Urn Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
I love the proportion of this Gold and enamel Georgian urn ring. Can you image this is a memorial ring honoring Katherine Whitby who died in 1803 a...
10k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Era Blue Glass Diamond Unisex Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive late 18th century, circa 1790, silver-topped gold ring is vertically set with a large cobalt blue glass plaque centered with three old cut diamonds set in silver cut ...
Diamond
Georgian Black Enamel and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A very fine 18carat gold Georgian black enamel and seed pearl mourning ring. Fully hallmarked London 1824. Ring Size:P or 7 3/4 Weight: 4.8g
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Rose Diamond and Enamel Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Rose Diamond and Enamel Gold Ring. An exceptional quality rose diamond small loss to the enamel. 0.65 Carat
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Georgian Enamel Glazed Locket Front Mourning 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This lovely mourning ring has a decorative band and has enamel around the locket holding plaited blonde hair. Behind the face of the ring there is an inscription. This is hard to rea...
Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Crystal and Enamel 18 Carat Engraved Memorial Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This memorial band is a wonderful example of a Georgian piece of jewellery. The man detail in this ring is the crystal cabochon set into the 18 carat gold band and the black enamel t...
Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Amethyst and 9 Carat Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds an amethyst measuring 85pts. The shoulders of this band have stunning floral detail. Modelled in 9 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: V 1/2 or 10 3/4 Face Width...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Georgian Turquoise, Ruby and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This delightful cluster ring holds four bright turquoise and also gorgeous pearls. At the centre is a 4pt ruby. The ring is modelled out of 18ct gold and has beautiful ornate shoulde...
Pearl, Turquoise, Ruby, Gold
Late Georgian 9 Carat Gold Pearl Cluster Locket Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This Georgian ring holds a lock of hair behind glazing. The shoulders of the ring are delicate and decorative. Behind the face of the ring is the inscription 'John Greenslade Ob 28 A...
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold
Antique Georgian Era Ring circa 1825 18 Karat Yellow Gold Memorial Hair Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Antique Georgian era memorial ring (circa 1825) crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Natural pearls measuring (average) 2.5mm border an oval compartment that holds natural hair. The pearls are in very good condition showing good luster. The glass case protecting the braided hair is in excellent condition and free of cracks or chips. The ring is a wonderful example of Georgian era memorial jewelry...
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Golden Topaz, Pearl and 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This striking round golden topaz is a pale yellow colour and is set in a gorgeous halo of seed pearls. It is modelled in 9 carat gold and has lovely decorative shoulders and ridged b...
Topaz, Pearl, Gold
Amethyst Memorial Ring for the Right Honourable George Grenville (British Prime
Located in London, GB
Amethyst memorial ring for the Right Honourable George Grenville (British Prime Minister, 1763-1765). Set to centre with one cushion shape old cut amethyst in a closed back cut-down ...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval carnelian measuring 20 x 17mm, seal engraved with the head of Zeus Ammon, depicted in profile with ram’s horn, ...
Carnelian
7.12 Carats Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The large cabochon emerald at the centre of this vintage-style ring is bold and bright, its vivid green colour accentuated by a double-layered surround of round brilliant white diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, 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
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
$2,400Sale Price|50% Off
Tourmaline & Natural Pearl Ring, Georgian
Located in Northampton, MA
A bright pink tourmaline weighing .60 carats is surrounded by 10 luminous natural saltwater pearls in this antique buttery 18K yellow gold ring. This gorgeous jewel dates from around...
Natural Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
$439Sale Price|24% Off
Sterling Silver "Frog" Ring with a Ruby Eye
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver "Frog" ring with a ruby eye, containing 2 round rubies weighing .27pts. ring size is 8 and can be size to fit for free.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Stuart Crystal Mourning Ring with Memento Mori Devices. England, 18th century.
Located in London, GB
Gold Mourning Ring Set with Rock Crystal and Memento Mori Devices England, dated 3 November 1747. Ring size M 1/2 UK / 7 US / 53 EU. Weight: 3.4 grams. Measurements: Rock crystal 0...
Estate Solitaire Ring Natural Colombian Emerald 18 Karat
Located in Brunswick, ME
Estate Solitaire Ring Fine Natural Colombian Emerald Emerald Cut 0.80 Carat Weight 4.5g Vivid Medium Dark Green Size 6 In Excelelnt condition
Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
English Early Victorian Gold, Blue Enamel, and Rose-Cut Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique early Victorian gold, diamond, and enamel ring featuring a rose-cut diamond center in a tapering gold mount decorated with a blue enamel foliate pattern, in 15k gold. Eng...
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
White Opal and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1960s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This charming 1960s opal and diamond ring, crafted in 14K yellow gold, centers a captivating oval cabochon white opal weighing approximately 1 carat. The opal exhibits a mesmerizing ...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Citrine Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Beautiful mid 20th century 14k Gold ring with a pear cut Citrine stone in a prong setting surrounded by 7 Diamonds in a v-shaped channel setting. Ring is a size 4.5 and weighs 5.6g total. Perfect to wear for a night out with your favorite vintage Gucci dress...
Citrine, Diamond, 14k Gold
18kt Yellow Gold and Diamonds, de GRISOGONO Allegra Ring Exclusive
By de GRISOGONO
Located in Antwerp, BE
Yellow Gold, White Diamonds, de GRISOGONO Allegra Ring Impressive DE GRISOGONO ring in yellow gold set with diamonds, this piece looks like numerous bands stacked together in an eternal spiral representing the unbreakable bond of love. It's embellished with over 200 VS diamonds so it catches the light from every angle. Diamonds: 203 brilliant cut diamonds of top quality,color and clarity Material: 18 kt yellow gold, Hallmark: 750 by the manufacturer de GRISOGONO Ring size. 53 ( can be adjusted for free) Total weight. 17.7 grams / 11.3 dwt / 0.620 oz Measurements. Length: 29.3 x Height: 9.2 x Width: 29.9 mm De Grisogono is a Swiss luxury jeweller. It was founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1993 by black diamond specialist Fawaz Gruosi...
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Star Sapphire Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A delicately smooth 13.57 carat oval cabochon star sapphire is bezel set in this fun ring polka-dotted with 0.20 carats of diamonds. Set in 18K yellow gold with a textured finish. ...
Diamond, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Turtle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K White Gold Turtle Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring 42 Blue Sapphires - 0.63 CT 38 Diamonds - 0.26 CT 2 Rubies - 0.02 CT 18K White Gold - 6.48 GM ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgian Amethyst and 18 Carat Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring holds five amethyst stones totalling approx 1carat. Modelled in 18 carat yellow gold. Ring Size: M 1/2 or 6 1/2 Band Width (widest point): 6.5mm Height Off Finger: 3mm W...
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold
Georgian Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring is modelled in yellow gold and the stones are set silver. The stones set in the head and tail of this ring are rose cut diamonds and the eyes are emerald points. T...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Ruby, Diamond and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds a gorgeous ruby at the centre and surrounding this stone are pearls with rubies and rose cut diamonds. The ring is modelled in 15ct gold. Ring Size: N or 6 3/4 C...
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Late Georgian Emerald, Tourmaline and opal 9 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds a gorgeous Tourmaline at the centre and surrounding this stone are emeralds and opals. The ring is modelled in 9ct gold. Ring Size: O or 7 1/4 Cluster Dimension...
Emerald, Opal, Tourmaline, Gold
Georgian Black Enamel and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Mourning Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A very fine 18carat gold Georgian black enamel and seed pearl mourning ring. At the centre of the halo of pearls is a malachite stone. The inside...
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Late Georgian Emerald, Ruby and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds a gorgeous ruby at the centre and surrounding this stone are emeralds and pearls with rubies either side also. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: Q or ...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Georgian 22 Carat Gold Fully Hallmarked Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous gold band is modelled in 22carat gold and is fully hallmarked London 1826. This ring is in perfect condition and is a very exciting find! Ring Size: Size: N or 6 3/4 B...
Gold, 22k Gold
Georgian Amethyst, Emerald and 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Lovely Victorian 15ct gold ring which holds four kite shaped amethyst stones and four emeralds. The setting has so much details and the band is delicately engraved. Fully hallmarked ...
Amethyst, Emerald, Gold
Victorian Buckle Memorial Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Stamford, CT
A pristine 18 Kt buckle ring with graphic gold letters that say "In Memoriam" inscribed in 1865 yet honors a Georgian Woman. It is sincerely touching to ho...
Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late Georgian Emerald and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This ring boasts fine detail. Trios of pearls sit either side of a gorgeous emerald, all of which are set in 15ct gold and the ring has an engraved band. The setting itself is stunni...
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian Black Dot Paste Cluster Ring, Silver and 9k Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This antique Georgian era black dot paste cluster ring is delicately charming. It is a conversion piece, the black dot paste, floral shaped cluster...
9k Gold, Silver
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