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 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
Georgian 14k/Sterling Silver Topaz Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An incredible topaz ring from the Georgian (ca1750) era! Crafted in 14k yellow gold and sterling silver, this magnificent ring features a solitaire orange topaz. The topaz is held wi...
Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
New Georgian Style Old Cut Diamond Gold And Platinum Solitaire Ring, 2.72 Carat
Located in London, GB
A new Georgian style diamond, gold and platinum solitaire ring, set with a 2.72 carat, J colour, VS2 clarity, cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in a platinum topped, cut down setting, ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Burmese Ruby 3.34ct and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800. The unheated cushion-shaped Burmese ruby, 3.34cts, set within naturalistic trellis work, filled with 16 old-cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Georgian Inspired 2.65ct Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring in 18k Gold
Located in London, GB
A sparkly Georgian inspired old cut diamond solitaire ring. The ring is solely set with a 2.65 carat old cut diamond which is set in a elegant Georgian inspired cut down setting. T...
Diamond, 18k Gold
The William Hewer Mourning Ring, circa 1715-1716
Located in London, GB
The William Hewer mourning ring. A smoothly conforming D-shape mourning ring, set with a piece of oval faceted glass to centre in a closed back bezel setting, leading to decoratively...
Yellow Gold
Studio made portrait cut diamond solitaire ring
By RIMA JEWELS
Located in New York, NY
This diamond solitaire ring is a one of a kind studio made jewel constructed specifically for this unique portrait cut diamond. Inspired by Georgian design with its muted and oxidized metal tones this one of a kind ring gives a very fresh take on contemporary design inspired by the delicate beauty and patina found on Georgian era pieces. The supremely clean portrait cut diamond is set in oxidized silver with a peachy toned 14k gold knife...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring c1820
Located in Firenze, IT
The round rose-cut diamond surrounded by small rose cuts border, within foiled closed-back settings, to trifurcated fleur-de-lys shoulders and a reeded hoop, mounted in silver and go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
TVJ 0.94 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful diamond solitaire ring. The ring has been crafted from a combination of 18ct yellow gold and silver paying homage to a style popularised during the Victorian...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Old European Cut Diamond Ring in 14k Pink Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Pink Gold Style: Statement Ring Ring Size: 8.75 (resizing available for a fee) Total Weight: 5.2 Grams Diamond Count: 1 old European cut Diamon...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2.32ct 14K Dark Green Emerald Georgian Styled Black Rhodium Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an elegant, natural emerald solitaire emerald-cut engagement ring/right-hand ring in 14K yellow gold, with a black rhodium rim. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a fu...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
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
Certificated 18ct White Gold 0.34ct Diamond Solitaire Ring
By Unbranded
Located in London, GB
Certificated 18ct White Gold 0.34ct Diamond Solitaire Ring. Additional Information: Total Diamond Weight: 0.34ct Diamond Colour: H Diamond Clarity: SI Total Weight: 3.5g Ring Size:...
Diamond, White Gold
Estate Solitaire Ring Natural Colombian Emerald 18 Karat
Located in US
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
14k Yellow Gold Contemporary Horizontal Oval Blue Topaz Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k yellow gold ring. This handsome, contemporary ring is a horizontal, oval faceted, medium blue color blue topaz, approximately 1.97 CTS, half flush set into wide, high polished go...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
Two Tone Hammered Ring, London Topaz Ring, 14k Bezel Gold with Sterling Silver
Located in Wallingford, CT
Hand fabricated two tone hammered finish with blue topaz. Stone: London topaz Bezel setting: 14k yellow gold 925 sterling silver band. Band width: 3.5mm FREE SHIPPING USA- All of ...
Topaz, Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
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Elegant Swiss Blue Topaz with 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring for Dad Gift
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Swiss Blue Topaz with 925 Sterling Silver Solitaire Ring in sterling silver. You shall need these solitaire ring to make a statement with your look. These solitaire ring crea...
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Silver, Sterling Silver
Unisex Vintage 14k Gold 2.75ct Rectangular GIA Burma Bezel Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You're looking at an outstanding vintage ring that was crafted from solid 14k white gold. It features an elongated octagonal step cut, GIA certified, natural ruby neatly bezel set at...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2.40 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Platinum Engagement Ring, circa 1920s
Located in London, GB
This spectacular antique solitaire engagement ring features a beautiful 2.40ct Victorian old mine cut diamond neatly set at its cent...
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage Sterling and 14K Amethyst Ring Size 7
Located in Webster, SD
This gorgeous amethyst ring is 14K yellow gold and sterling silver. It is the creation of the designer Clyde Duneier. This ring features a 7x7 princess cut amethyst. The face of th...
Amethyst, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1.07 Carat Old Mine Cut Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
Engagement ring featuring a lively Victorian old mine cut diamond weighing 1.07 carat set in a 6 claw, open back setting. The diamond is beautifully accompanied by 3 grain set eight ...
Diamond, Platinum
Emerald and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring, circa 1970s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This chic 1970s emerald and diamond ring in 18K yellow gold features a square emerald-cut emerald weighing 2.15 carats and measuring 8 x 8 mm. The vibrant green center stone is elega...
Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Silver. Ca. 1750-1850
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Georgian Rose-Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Gold and Silver. Ca. 1750-1850 A rare and romantic treasure from the Georgian era. A stunning example of 18th to early 19th-century craftsmansh...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Garnet Ring of 14k Gold and Silver
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A charming Georgian-era ring dating to circa 1820–1830, this delicate antique piece features foil-backed almandine and spessartite garnets set in a traditional rubbed-over silver set...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Garnet Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A refined, late Georgian-era ring (circa 1830), featuring three deep closed back garnets set in solid 14k gold with silver accents. The rich saturation of the garnets and the restrai...
Garnet, 14k Gold
Georgian 18k Emerald Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous emerald ring from the Georgian (ca1750s) era! Crafted in 18k vibrant yellow gold, this ring features a solitaire emerald-cut emerald. The stone is held within a smooth and...
Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Mourning Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Georgian 18K Gold Mourning Ring Depicting a Cupid Flying above an Eternal Flame, Dated 1771 A poignant and exquisitely crafted mourning ring from the Georgian period, this rare 18 k...
18k Gold, Enamel
Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Elegant in its simplicity, this ring showcases a 0.28ct rose-cut diamond dating to the Georgian era, originally salvaged from an antique bracelet. The diamond is mounted in a traditi...
Diamond, 14k Gold
Antique Garnet and Enamel Mourning Ring of 10k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
A Georgian era mourning ring, dating to 1810, featuring a garnet cabochon with a frame of black enamel on 10k gold. The inside is engraved with 'Eliza Penfold ob 11 Apr 1810 at 31'. ...
Garnet, 14k Gold, Enamel
J. Birnbach GIA Certified 3.63 Carat Old Mine Cushion Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
By J. Birnbach
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite J. Birnbach platinum and 18K yellow gold solitaire ring showcases a magnificent 3.63 carat old mine cut diamond, GIA certified with I color and SI2 clarity. The center...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Georgian Memento Mori Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
This Georgian era, 18k gold ring (circa 1748) serves as a poignant reminder of a life cut short. The ring features a hand painted skull under a faceted rock crystal with a white ena...
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel
1.00 Ct Antique Rose Diamond Solitaire Yellow 14 kt Gold Ring
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
This beautiful antique ring is made of 14 carat yellow gold. The ring set with an oval rose diamond of approx. 7 x 6 mm, in a high openwork setting on a worked shank (a modern bri...
Diamond
Antique 15ct Rose Gold Imperial Topaz And Half Pearl Ring Circa 1820’s
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
Dating to the Georgian to very early Victorian eras this wonderful ring is the epitome of antique elegance. Crafted from 15ct rose gold and centred with a large Imperial Topaz...
Pearl, Imperial Topaz, Rose Gold
Antique Georgian 12ct Rose Gold Sepia Mourning Ring 1785
Located in NEW TOWN, AU
This quite poignant Georgian ring is inscribed for a little chap who passed away at age 5 in the year 1785. John Causton was born on the 9th of October 1779 to Richard and Eliza Cau...
Rose Gold