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 Garnet and Diamond Ring. 15K Yellow Gold Engagement Engraved Detailing
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Primary Stones: Garnet, Diamonds Center Stone: Oval Cut Garnet Accent Stones: Pear Shaped Garnets, Rose Cut Diamonds Jewelry Type: Ring Style: Georgian Ring, Three S...
Diamond, Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Silver Top Rose Cut Diamond Three Stone Ring. This gorgeous Georgian ring is crafted in 18K yellow gold and silver top. The ring features 3...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Table-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous three-stone diamond ring dating back to the Georgian period. This antique piece focally features a single table-cut diamond at the centre of the face. This ch...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1.54 Carat Emerald Pink Sapphire Diamond White Gold Three-Stone Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has an Emerald Cut Green Emerald that weighs 0.65 Carats with 2 Emerald Cut Pink Sapphires on each side that weigh 0.66 Carats, as well as 24 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh ...
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Paste and 15k Yellow Gold Cannetille Style Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Victorian white, green and red paste, 15 karat yellow gold cannetille style cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique paste ring...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,734Sale Price|40% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Art-Deco Style
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Rose-Cut Diamond Three-Stone Ring in Art-Deco Style This exemplary diamond rose-cut solitaire art-deco ring is impressive. The broad ring in Italian...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Emerald Diamond Three-Stone Ring 3.01-ct GIA Report
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A dazzling diamond emerald platinum ring. This timeless ring has a classic three stone design often used for anniversary rings. For an anniversary ring, this design traditi...
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
Vintage Princess Cut Diamond and Platinum Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The sparkle of this ring is absolutely stunning! It holds three larger and more prominent princess diamonds which measure a total of 90pts and the shoulders also hold four smaller pr...
Diamond, Platinum
Green Tourmaline Emerald Cut Ring with Baguette Diamonds, Three Stone Ring
Located in Wallingford, CT
Emerald cut green tourmaline adorned with baguette diamonds Three stone ring Green Tourmaline Size: 8 x6 mm Baguette Diamonds: Two 4.5 x 2 mm Diamond Clarity: SI Diamond Color: GHI D...
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$976Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Stone Rose Moonstone Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Moonstone cocktail three stone ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality. Three stone rings come with deeper meaning , traditionally symbolizing friendship , love ...
Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Edwardian 3.02 Ct Old Cut Diamond Three Stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
For Ever Breathtaking, original Edwardian period three stone Diamond ring, 1900/09 ca Superbly hand crafted mounting finely executed of solid 18 Kt white gold, detailed with leaf wor...
Diamond, 18k Gold
10.2 Carat Garnet and Yellow Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
10.2 Carat cushion-cut Garnet and Yellow pear-shaped Diamond Three Stone Ring in 18K Yellow Gold This stunning Three-Stone Ring features a 10.2 Carat cushion-cut Garnet at its centr...
Garnet, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage 18k yellow gold three stone diamond ring reflects the traditional gypsy ring style, known for its solid construction and flush set stones. Crafted in a smooth, rounded f...
Diamond, 18k Gold
1.40 Carat Round Cut Diamond Three-Stone 18K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
By Diamond Stars Jewelry, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
The ring is 18K Yellow Gold The 3 Diamonds are Round Cut The Center stone is a Round Brilliant Cut 1.00 Carats K I1 The 2 Side stones are European Cut 0.40 Carats F/G VS All 3 diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Emerald Sapphire & Bezel Set Diamond Three Stone Ring in Platinum
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Ring contains one center emerald shape sapphire weighing 2.91ct. Center stone is accented by two side straight baguette diamonds weighing a total of 0.60ts. Center sapphire is ICA ce...
Diamond, Sapphire, Emerald, Platinum
Platinum Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 7.5 #24020
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 7.5 This sparkling ring features 3 old mine cut diamonds (center), 12 round single and brilliant cut diamonds and 10 round sapphires...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Georgian 18 Karat Gold 1.50 Carat Emerald 0.18 Carat Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
This is an amazing Georgian three-stone ring crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1830. The piece features: - 1 emerald, emerald cut, 1.50ct, vslbG 5/4, SI - 2 diamonds, table cut, TW 0.18ct...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 7.5 #19532
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Platinum Filigree Diamond and Sapphire Ring Size 7.5 This sparkling ring features 3 old mine cut diamonds (center), 12 round single and brilliant cut diamonds and 10 round sapphires...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Authentic Georgian 1760s 3-Stone Diamond Engagement 14k Yellow Gold Silver Ring
Located in New York, NY
Super Rare...Authentic English Georgian 1760s 3 Stone Rose Cut Diamond Engagement Wedding Ring in 14k Yellow Gold and Silver Georgian Jewelry Never L...
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
Antique Silver over 15 Karat Gold and 0.60 Carat Rose Cut Floret Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Silver over 15 Karat Gold and 0.60 Carat Rose Cut Floret Ring c.1840 Size 7.5 (Sizable)
Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as the traditional Aretinian so called “Fede Chianina” with collet set garnet and rock crystal table cut. The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ...
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold
18th Century Garnet Rock Crystal Gold Fede Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as the traditional Aretinian so called “Fede Chianina” with collet set garnet and rock crystal table cut. The term "fede chianina", used to describe traditional family ring...
Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold
Late Georgian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Enamel Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian ruby, sapphire and diamond enamel ring, set to the centre ruby, sapphire and diamond set in a trefoil shape between four rose-cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Ruby and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular antique Georgian ring. At the centre of four pearls is a small ruby with rubies in-between each pearl on the outside. The moulded s...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Georgian Ruby and Pearl 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular antique Georgian ring. Centred with a wonderful ruby bordered on all sides by beautiful pearls. The split shoulders have wonderful ...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Georgian Garnet, Aqua and 18 Carat Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This sweet ring holds a gorgeous deep red garnet at the centre and two pale aqua stones either side of it. The setting is wonderfully ornate and the band is made up of two rope twist...
Aquamarine, Garnet, 18k Gold
Georgian Garnet, Rose Cut Diamond and 15 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
At the centre of this ring there is a deep glossy red garnet and either side of this stone sits a pair of rose cut diamonds. The settings and shoulders are typically Georgian and the...
Diamond, Garnet, Gold