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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
18k gold old-cut solitaire ring with a 0.75ct diamond from around 1900.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique 18k gold solitaire ring with a diamond of approx. 0.75ct in a beautiful chiseled setting. Ring made of 18-karat gold (approx. 0.750 fineness) decorated with an impressive di...
Diamond, 18k 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
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 Peridot Solitaire Ring, Emerald Cut Rose Gold Ring
Located in Wallingford, CT
Simple and classic faceted emerald cut peridot set on 14 karat rose gold ring. Metal Type: Solid 14k rose gold August birthstone Yellow gold and rose go...
Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Oval Cut Natural Aquamarine Solitaire Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Ring in 14K Gold is a perfect minimalist jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication...
Aquamarine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Cushion Cut Aquamarine Solitaire Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Hand cut and polished natural aquamarine ring is crafted with hand in 14K yellow gold. Ideal for daily casual wear. Image is enlarged to for a closer look Ethically sourced natural ...
Aquamarine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage Circa 1950s 14k Gold Natural Diamond Decorated Solitaire Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition. Total weight is 4.2 grams. Totally is main rose cut diamond 0.56 ct. Totally is side brilliant cut diamond 0.25 ct. The diamond is has G-H color and G-H color...
Diamond, 14k Gold
14 Karat Rose Cut .88 Carat Diamond Ring, Rose Gold Ring, Diamond Rose Cut
Located in Wallingford, CT
Low profile rose cut diamond set on 14k rose gold Approx .88 carat Diamond Stone: 6.5mm Clarity: VS/SI1 Color: GHI Cut: Rose cut 1.4mm band width. Rose gold, white gold, yellow gold ...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow 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
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Late Georgian Cluster Ring with Rose - Cut Diamonds Circa 1790 The ring features a central rose cut diamond (5,50X5.65mm), weighing approx. 0.50cts, surrounded by a halo of 12 sma...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
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Solitaire Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k
Located in Bloomington, MN
Solitaire Tourmaline & Diamond Ring in 14k This ring is crafted in 14k yellow gold and centers a prong-set watermelon tourmaline distinguished by its natural transition from gre...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 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 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 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
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