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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
Georgian Mourning Ring In 18k Gold With Enamel Circa 1814
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Georgian Mourning Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Enamel Circa 1814. This Georgian Mourning Ring, made in 18k yellow gold and black enameling, is...
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1810s Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

18k Gold, Enamel

Dated 1808 12 K Amethyst Mourning Band with Jet surround
Located in Baltimore, MD
This Georgian memorial ring commemorates the death of JAMES YOUNG who DIED 24 AUGUST 1808, AGED 64. It consists of a 1 carat cabochon amethyst surrounded by small jets. Likely this ...
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Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Gold

C1800 18K Neoclassical Hard-stone Cameo of Greek Hero Perseus in
Located in Baltimore, MD
Georgian hard stone cameo ring with a an oval shaped cameo depicting the profile of the hero Perseus, who rescued Andromeda & slew Medusa. The ring is a copied from the sculpture by ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Late 18th Century Gold and Smokey Quartz Family Crest Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The oval panel carved with a the arms of the BATEMAN family of Middleton Hall and Lomberdale Hall, Youlgreave Derbyshire, to a curved gold surmount ring. Size : 7 The arms of the B...
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1780s British Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

Quartz, Gold

Georgian Natural Ruby Diamond Rare Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian period Urn ring set with natural untreated Ruby and Diamond, possibly Burma, in 18 KT and silver Elaborate scroll work with the Urn in the middle beautifully adorned with 1 pear mine cut...
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1780s English Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Navette-Style Diamond Ring (Approx. 0.80-Carats) 14k Yellow Gold, Circa 1800
Located in New York, NY
A captivating Georgian Era ring showcasing a graceful navette silhouette adorned with intricate diamond filigree work. The shoulders are embellished with a refined fleur-de-lis motif...
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Early 1800s Unknown Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

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

10k White Gold Pearl & Amethyst Womens Trilogy Ring - Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with one Cultured Pearl & two Amethysts measuring 4.25mm (0.17") and 3.25mm (0.13"). They have been hand set into this delightful Trilogy setting the ...
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2010s British Georgian Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold

Georgian 2.0 Ct Natural Sapphire 2.40 Ct Diamond Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This beautiful Georgian ring is 1790 ca. Made of 18 Kt gold with silver potions Round head overwhelmed by antique Flemish cut Diamonds for a total estimate of 2.40 Ct full of sparkle...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Navette Pearl Cluster Ring, Georgian Era, 18k Yellow Gold 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,...
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1810s Unknown Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

Pearl, Gold, Yellow 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...
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1820s Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

Garnet, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian 1771 22K Yellow Gold Black Enamel Amethyst Hairwork Urn Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Georgian amethyst, enamel, hairwork, and yellow gold ring, comprising nine cushion shaped amethysts, glazed hairwork panel, and black enamel, in 22 karat and 18 karat yellow gold. ...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Rings

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Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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...
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1820s British Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Georgian Diamond and Carved Agate Gold Memorial Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1780, 22k, England. This exceptional Georgian memorial ring features 1.50 carats of finely cut diamonds surrounding a carved agate featur...
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1780s English Antique Georgian Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

TVJ 1.00 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful five-stone diamond ring. This ring features a Georgian style cut down setting with five asscher cut diamonds set across the face in a single line formation; ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, 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...
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2010s Thai Georgian Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold

South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Armadale, Victoria
AAA grade cultured South Sea Pearl, round rose pink on silver white in color with a high cluster. Mounted in 18ct white gold and surrounded by pink pear shape sapphires and diamonds....
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Georgian Rings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

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