Georgian Solitaire Rings
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.
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Zambian Georgian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Imperial Topaz, Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, Gold
18th Century English Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
2010s British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
1780s British Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Silver, 18k Gold
1790s Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1970s English Vintage Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Hessonite, Garnet, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1750s English Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, 18k Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Quartz, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 18th Century British Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s American Vintage Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s American Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Turkish Georgian Solitaire Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Solitaire Rings
Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold
20th Century Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Solitaire Rings
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold
1890s American Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Solitaire Rings
Aquamarine, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Emerald, 18k Gold, Gold
1920s Unknown Vintage Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Platinum
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Topaz, 15k Gold
17th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 18th Century British Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
Crystal, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s British Georgian Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Solitaire Rings
15k Gold, Silver