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.
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 carats, J colour, VS2 clarity, cushion shaped old-cut diamond, in a platinum topped, cut down setting,...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, 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
Georgian Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An elegant antique ring dating to 1800, centered with a richly colored flat cut rhodolite garnet accented by old cut diamond shoulders, mounted in silver topped 14 karat gold. The ga...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver
Georgian 18k Gold and Silver Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1820
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
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
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
Studio made portrait cut natural diamond solitaire 14k knife edge 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
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
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
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, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ladies' Pear Shaped Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies 14k yellow gold ring with Rhodolite garnet. Marked 14k and weighs 3.5 grams. The pear-shaped garnet is a deep purplish-red color with fancy faceting on the bottom, 3.80 carats...
Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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
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
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Garnet and diamonds 14k gold ring.
Located in Istanbul, TR
Garnet and diamonds 14k gold ring. Oval Garnet gold ring. Garnet diamond halo ring. Purplish red gemstone ring. January birthstone ring. Metal: 14k gold Weight: 2 gr depends from si...
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold
0.99 Carat Diamond and Platinum Solitaire Engagement Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine 0.99 carat modern brilliant round cut diamond and platinum solitaire ring; part of our diverse range of diamond jewelry/jewelry. This fine contemporary diamond solitaire ring...
Diamond, Platinum
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
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful example of Georgian craftsmanship. This multi-layered cluster ring features an oval shaped rose cut diamond at the centre...
Pink Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2.65ct 14K Natural Lush Dark Green Emerald Cut Emerald Solitaire Men's Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Presenting a distinguished men's emerald solitaire gold ring, featuring a remarkable 2.65-carat emerald of great quality. The emerald, boasting a lush dark green color with semi-tran...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Style Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring 18 KT/Silver
Located in Napoli, IT
This gorgeous Victorian period Georgian style Diamond ring is 1900 ca Hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold with silver portions Modelled as a s...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian 4.50 Ct Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1790
Located in Napoli, IT
Monumental Georgian Statement Outstanding and utterly beautiful this rare example from the Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca Comes to us in fine original, wearable, condition Flat wide c...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Cluster Ring (Europe Ca. 1830)
Located in OVIEDO, AS
LATE GEORGIAN ROSE CUT DIAMOND CLUSTER RING (Europe Ca. 1830) Wheel of fire! Eight rose cut diamonds encircle the central diamond. Resembling a star or sun, a mound of silver encases...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Ruby and Diamond ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This one of a kind ring is Georgian period, 1790circa. European origin possibly French. Hand crafted during the era of solid 18 Kt solid gold with silver portions for the Diamond ho...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Diamond Baby Ring Rose Cut 14K Yellow Gold Antique Original 1820-1850
Located in Dearborn, MI
Genuine Original Antique from the 1820's-1850's Georgian Diamond Baby Ring 14K Yellow Gold Features a Genuine Natural Rose Cut Diamond 100% Natural Mined Diamond 14K Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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 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
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 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
Georgian Style 4.34 Carat Old Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous Georgian style diamond solitaire ring. Set upon a thin 18ct yellow gold band, the face of the piece presents a single oval faceted old cut diamond which has...
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver