Georgian Rings
GEORGIAN STYLE
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.
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Style: Georgian
1.71 Carat Georgian Style Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 22ct yellow gold, old cushion cut diamond ring. The setting of the ring is in a Georgian style and the band features wonderful foliate detail. The 22ct yellow go...
Category
1920s Vintage Georgian Rings
Materials
Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Gold Carnelian Swivel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Georgian Gold Carnelian Swivel Ring
sweet carnelian ring which swivels round!
The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in an Howard’s Antique...
Category
19th Century European Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Carnelian, Gold
A Georgian Bague au Firmament blue enamel and diamond ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian Bague au Firmament blue enamel and diamond ring, the oval blue enamel set to the centre with an oval rose-cut diamond, surrounded by six round rose-cut diamonds all diamo...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
C1820 Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Bow Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
This exquisite early 19th century hand carved diamond and sapphire cluster ring is set in silver and gold. During this early period in the 19th century, stones took center stage. Thr...
Category
1810s English Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Georgian Mourning Memorial Gold and Hair Navette Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1850 14 - 15k Yellow Gold Mourning Memorial ring, in a Navette shape measuring 1 1/8 inch in length X 5/8 inch wide, light color woven hai...
Category
1850s English Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Gold
Georgian 14k and Sterling Silver Diamond and Enamel Urn Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exceptional and unusual memorial urn ring from the Georgian (ca1779) era! Crafted in 14k gold and sterling silver, this piece is richly detailed and serves as a fine example of th...
Category
1750s American Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Museum Quality Antique Georgian Black Enamel Pearl Memorial Ring
Located in London, GB
Georgian pearl and black enamel memorial ring. Set to centre with an oblong crystal slice covering plaited hair in a closed back setting, encircled by a row of ten half seed pearls w...
Category
1820s British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Seventeenth Century Intaglio Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Sard intaglio of Athene holding Nike. The “large” intaglio is set in 15 ct gold ca 1820.
Measurement of bezel:19 x 17 mm
Size 7
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Gold
Late Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian emerald and diamond ring, in the form of a flower, to the centre an octagonal-cut emerald, estimated to weigh 0.2 carats, ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
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...
Category
1820s British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Hardstone Cameo Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian hardstone cameo ring, the oval-shaped cameo depicting the profile of a patrician, rub-over set within a yellow gold mount with ridged d...
Category
1820s British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
Georgian Diamond Enameled Urn Mourning Hair Locket Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
This exceptional memorial urn ring from the Georgian era (ca1779) is quite an unusual piece! Crafted in 18kt rose gold, the ring is richly detailed, and s...
Category
1770s Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. The antique piece showcases a single round faceted old European cut diamond at the centre of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Enamel pearl diamond Gold memorial ring
Located in London, GB
Antique diamond and pearl 'urn' memorial ring. Set with ten round rose cut diamonds in silver cutdown settings with an approximate combined weight of 0.10 carats, decorating an intri...
Category
1780s Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Museum Quality Georgian Enamel Amethyst Mourning Ring
Located in London, GB
George Nassau was an English country gentleman, and the brother of Henry, 5th Earl of Rochford. He was a historian and bibliophile and amassed an extensive library including many manuscripts on his home county Suffolk, with illustrations commissioned by him from leading artists of the time such as Thomas Gainsborough. His will notes that on his death, the following people were to receive mourning rings, valued at six guineas each: Reverend H.I. Berners, Sir William Rowley, John Wright Esq., Reverend William Gibson, Sir William Parker Bt., Sir Francis Hilman, Captain Hopkins, Reverend William Garratt, William Berners Esq., Reverend Dr Kilderlee, Colonel Dupuis, John Phillips Esq., Sir Robert Spencer Kilderlee Esq., James Saicer Esq., James Wenn Esq., Earl Ludlow, George Farrant Esq., John Butler...
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1830s British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Exceptional Georgian Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamond Flower Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A stunning original Georgian period diamond flower ring in 14 karat gold and silver. Add a bit of sunshine and beauty to your wardrobe every day with this truly one of a kind early 1...
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Early 1800s Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 14k Gold
Hardstone Cameo of a Man, 18th-19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The classical head facing left, clean shaven with short curling hair, in a later ring mount, ring size 8, length 30mm, width 20mm
Weight : 29,4gr
Category
1790s Italian Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Pearl Ring Yellow Gold Navette Pearl Cluster Ring, Circa 1815
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite antique Georgian-era navette ring is a true collector’s piece, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of the early 19th century. Handcrafted in rich 18k yellow gold,...
Category
1810s Unknown Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Enameled 0.60 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An exquisite diamond ring from the Georgian (ca1830) era! This gorgeous 18kt gold ring features a stunning cushion Mine Cut diamond at the center, which weighs approximately 0.60ct w...
Category
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
TVJ 1.40 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Seven Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful diamond seven stone ring. The ring features a Georgian style cut down setting with seven asscher cut diamonds which has been crafted in silver with a yellow gold ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A fine and rare Georgian hair and ruby memorial ring, English, circa 1760
Located in London, GB
Georgian hair and ruby memorial ring. Set with a border of thirty two cushion shape French cut natural enhanced rubies in closed back grain settings with...
Category
1760s British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Rose Diamond and Pearl Mourning Ring, circa 1770.
Located in London, GB
Georgian hair, diamond and pearl mourning ring. Set with twenty eight round rose cut diamonds in closed back grain settings with a combined approximate w...
Category
1770s Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, Silver
An 18 Carat Gold and Silver Ring with Green Glass and Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat rose gold and ring with a hexagonal concave element with dark green, transluscent glass over which a silver diagonal grid set with rose cut diamonds, the shank is florall...
Category
1840s French Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
18th Century Glass Intaglio & 9 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This unusual ring houses what is often referred to as a 'Tassie Glass' intaglio. The aubergine glass intaglio which depicts a nymph with a tambourine like...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Conversion 18kt/Sterling Table Cut Diamond Ring 0.65ctw
Located in Narberth, PA
An interesting diamond conversion ring from the Victorian (ca1850s) era! Crafted in 18kt yellow gold and topped in beautifully patinaed sterling silver, this ring adorns a unique Table Cut diamond in a closed-back collet setting. The Table Cut diamond catches the light gently, making for a very special look. The collet is raised, held by an elegant belcher setting. A simple contemporary 18kt band...
Category
1850s Unknown Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
George V 18 Carat Gold Diamond Knot Ring, 1919
Located in Glasgow, GB
An 18ct yellow gold and diamond knot ring. The ring is set with three graduated old cut diamonds in star settings, on an engraved knot mount, with reeded shoulders and plain band.
T...
Category
1910s British Vintage Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1800 18K Neoclassical Hardstone Cameo of Greek Hero Perseus
Located in Baltimore, MD
We have a Georgian hard stone cameo ring, the oval-shaped cameo depicting the profile of the hero Perseus, who rescued Andromeda & slew Medusa. The ring is a copied from the sculptur...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
18k Gold
C1820 18K Gold and Silver Giardinetti Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Rare and wonderful Georgian giardinetti or "garden" ring, Italian for "little garden" is artfully set in silver and 18K gold with .10 carats diam...
Category
1830s British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
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...
Category
1790s Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
14k Gold, Silver
George V 18ct Gold Double Snake Ring - 1917
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George V era 18ct yellow gold double headed snake ring, symbolizing eternal love, marked with London hallmarks from 1917.
• Period: Early 20th Century
• Da...
Category
1910s British Vintage Georgian Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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 ...
Category
1770s British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
Georgian Enamel 14 Karat Yellow Gold Painted Lady Antique Portrait Signet Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed with an oval shaped face centering a painted Elizabethan style portrait measuring 16.0 x 19.0 mm
Depicting a lady wearing a pearl attifet headdress, pearl earrings, and a hi...
Category
1760s Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18k Yellow Gold Natural Tanzanite womens Trilogy Band Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
A contemporary design band ring made from 750 18K Yellow Gold and handset with three natural faceted Tanzanite gemstones. The center Tanzanite measures 5x4mm (0.20" x 0.16" inches) a...
Category
2010s British Georgian Rings
Materials
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 14K White Gold Amethyst Diamond Ring. It depicts a large oval amethyst weighing 8.08 carats mounted in 14K white gold prong setting embellished by a halo of brilliant cut ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Georgian Rings
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
C1820 15K Emerald and Diamond Ring in Geometric Linked "t" formation
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian emerald and diamond ring with gemstones set in a geometric pattern of 3 linked "t"s and set in crimped collets with the lovely hand carved gold Georgian closed back that is ...
Category
1810s English Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
Georgian 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Rose Cut Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring is modelled in 18 carat yellow gold and the stones are set platinum. The stones set in the head and tail of this ring are rose cut diamonds and the eyes are emeral...
Category
1830s British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, Platinum
Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Seven-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming band ring featuring a single row of rose-cut diamonds. Crafted during the Georgian period, each stone has been securely set in silver, showcasing their unique...
Category
18th Century Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
George I 18ct Gold Rock Crystal, Hair-Work, & Enamel Mourning Ring
Located in Glasgow, GB
A George I 18ct yellow gold, rock crystal, hair-work, and black enamel mourning ring. The gold ring bears the inscription "W : DEWE · OB: 22 · NOV, 1725 · AET: 58", within a black en...
Category
1720s British Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet
Located in London, GB
A very unusual antique gold ring set with a carved brown and white hardstone cameo depicting the theatrical comic mask of Silenus, the Greek mythological old rustic god of wine-making and drunkenness. The ring was made in the late 19th century and carries French control marks for 18K gold, whilst the cameo is probably Italian and made slightly earlier, circa 1800.
Silenus was a companion to the wine god Dionysus, and suitably he was a notorious consumer of wine, usually drunk and supported by satyrs or carried by a donkey. Silenus was described as the oldest, wisest and most drunken of the followers of Dionysus, and was said to possess special knowledge and the power of prophecy when intoxicated. He presides over the other satyrs and is related to musical creativity, prophetic ecstasy, drunken joy and drunken dances.
Silenus was usually depicted as a jovial old man, bald yet bearded, with a pot-belly, thick lips and snub-nose. The masks worn to play him in theatre really emphasised these features, as you can see with this cameo carving
Theatre was a key part of ancient Greek culture. The theatrical masks worn by the actors, known as ‘prosopon’, served various purposes. They enabled individual actors to play multiple roles (or genders) in the same performance; the exaggerated expressions helped define the character being portrayed; they helped spectators in the back rows to tell the characters apart. This particular masked as mentioned before is a comedic Silenus, please see final photo for other examples of Silenus masks in museum collections.
UK size N 1/2, US size 7
4.84g 18K gold
French ‘tête...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Rings
Materials
Agate, 18k Gold
0.61 Ct Emerald Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A special three-cluster ring with neon green Emerald in the center and two sprays of pink and yellow sapphires at the top and bottom, framed by scattering of diamonds.
This design is...
Category
2010s Thai Georgian Rings
Materials
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
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