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.
1861 British Victorian Spirits Flask solid 925 Sterling Silver / 101 gr
Located in SE
British Victorian period Sterling Silver Spirits Flask container, rectangular with rounded shapes curved to fit the body's contour, designed to fit in a pocket. Engraved with letters...
Sterling Silver
1935 Art Deco British Adie Brothers Ltd Sterling Silver Spice Caster / 40gr
Located in SE
British Art Deco period Sterling Silver Spice Caster. British hallmarks : A BROS LTD, Adie Brothers Ltd,city of Birmingham,specific letter " H " for the year 1935 The firm was inco...
Sterling Silver
Scottish Sterling Silver Shell Form Ladle
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Scottish silver is something we love to see and this beautiful shell form ladle is a lovely example from the 18th century. The bowl of the ladle is beautifully fluted in the form of ...
Sterling Silver, Silver
Antique Scottish Fiddle Handle Sterling Silver Stuffing Spoon by John Heron
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique fiddle pattern stuffing spoon. In sterling silver. By John Heron of Edinburgh, Scotland. Monogrammed to the handle with a 'B'. Simp...
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Toddy Ladle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Georgian silver toddy ladle. With what appears to be a Georgius II half-penny embedded into the ladle bowl with the head side in the ladle and the ...
Silver
Large George III Robert Garrard I English Sterling Silver Crested Stuffing Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare, oversized antique English stuffing spoon. In sterling silver. By Robert Garrard I, London, 1814. With a rampart lion crest to the handle. There is a seam to the handle, ...
Sterling Silver
1946 Serving Container solid 830 Silver with insert Glass / 134 gr
Located in SE
Serving Container solid 830 Silver with original insert Glass covered with hinged top. Measures 12cm. high. Silver part is 85 grams heavy and total weight with glass part is 134 gr...
Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Serving Spoon
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This rather large sterling silver spoon was made during the reign of George II and has an intricate monogram to the handle. We don't often have pieces of George II silver in our coll...
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle by William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sterling silver sauce ladle was made during the reign of George III in London. The piece which is very simple in design is hallmarked for manufacture by William Bateman of the f...
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Ladle by Thomas & William Chawner
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sterling silver ladle was made in London by silversmiths Thomas & William Chawner. The crisp hallmarks on the piece date its manufacture to 1767, very early in the reign of Geor...
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Scottish Sterling Silver Tablespoon
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Scottish silver is something we don't come across often, so this delightful George III tablespoon is a lovely addition to our silver cabinets. The simple spoon features crisp hallmar...
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Straining Spoon by Peter, Ann & William Bateman
By Peter, Ann & William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This large sterling silver straining spoon was made in London in 1801 and is a beautiful example of Georgian silver from the early 19th Century. The spoon is assayed for manufacture ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Tea Strainer by Peter & Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This very simple sterling silver tea-strainer was manufactured in London by Peter & Ann Bateman of the famed Bateman family. The strainer is very simple in its construction and featu...
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Sauce Ladle by Peter, Ann, & William Bateman
By Peter, Ann & William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This sterling silver sauce ladle was made by Peter, Ann, & William Bateman of the famed Bateman silversmithing family. The piece has a date mark indicating it was manufactured in Lon...
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & Jonathan Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A rare George III period sterling silver sugar shaker with floral repousse decor by members of the famed English silversmithing family, The Batemans. The ornate sugar shaker has crisp marks to the lid, and rubbed marks to the base both for Peter & Jonathan Bateman...
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Sugar Shaker by Peter & William Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A George III period sterling silver sugar shaker by members of the famed English silversmithing family, The Batemans. Although slightly rubbed, the hallmarks indicate manufacture fro...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co Audubon Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon 7 3/8" #23102
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Tiffany & Co Audubon Sterling Silver Iced Tea Spoon Designed by Edward C. Moore in 1871, the Audubon pattern was inspired by Japanese bird paintings of the 19th century. This iced t...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Sterling Silver Flower Victorian Flask
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Victorian flask with overlaid sterling flower motif. PERIOD: Last quarter 19th Century ORIGIN: United States SIZE: 4 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W Barware, Flasks, Silver, Glass, Vintage, Antiqu...
Sterling Silver
Antique Portuguese Goblet Cup solid 833 Silver / 173 gr
Located in SE
Antique Portuguese Silver Cup, thick walled, with continuous cast floral ornaments and well preserved internal gilding. This cup has a set of small sized conventional Portuguese ha...
Gold Plate, Silver
Set of Four Victorian Silver Salt Cellars
Located in London, GB
A set of four Victorian silver salt cellars, each designed as scallop shell bearing chased leaf decorations in the rim, with gold gilt interior and foliate design base, made by Danie...
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
$325
W 1.5 in L 6.88 in
Tiffany & Co Chrysanthemum Sterling Silver Shell Bowl Spoon 6 7/8" w/Mono 22622
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Sterling silver spoon with shell bowl in the Chrysanthemum pattern by Tiffany & Co with monogram. Monogram appears to be SB The Chrysanthemum pattern, designed by Charles T. Grosje...
Sterling Silver
$438Sale Price|40% Off
W 0.85 in L 3.75 in
Vintage Cartier Sterling Silver Child’s Fork Signed .925 Silver
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A rare and charming collectible, this Cartier child’s fork is crafted in fine .925 sterling silver, weighing approximately half an ounce and measuring 3.75 inches in length. Elegantly signed on the reverse, it reflects the heritage of Cartier’s master silversmithing, made in the USA with exceptional craftsmanship. Sterling silver baby gifts...
Silver, Sterling Silver
$14,500 / set
Towle Sterling Silver Set 1970/ 63 Pieces
Located in Bernardsville, NJ
Number of pieces: 63 12 knives 11 dinner forks 12 salad forks 6 tablespoons 12 teaspoons 5 solid sterling serving pieces 5 sterling handle serving pieces Total Weight: 4268 grams (...
Sterling Silver
1851 Antique Imperial Russian Cup 84 Silver / 92gr
Located in SE
Handsome antique Russian Empire 84 Silver Cup with delicate ornamental floral engraving and internal gilding. This piece has hallmarks on the bottom part that indicate that this pie...
Silver
Tiffany & Co. Rare Gift Box Pill Box Silver 925 Vintage SP1e
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This Authentic Tiffany & Co. Rare Gift Box Pill Box Sterling Silver 925 Vintage SP1e is a highly collectible and elegant piece, expertly crafted from sterling silver. Weighing 60.3 g...
Sterling Silver
$2,000
H 3.39 in Dm 2.76 in
1779 Antique Tsarist Imperial Russian Cup solid 84 Sterling Silver / 102 gr
Located in SE
Handsome 245-year-old Russian solid Silver cup with continuous cast or impressed / hammered floral & tassels decorations. Period : reign of Catherine the Great ( 1762 to 1796 )...
Sterling Silver
Victorian Sterling and Enamel Server
Located in Riverdale, NY
Victorian Sterling and Enamel Server made with mother of pearl. The handles and figural leaf hilt are gilt sterling with light blue enamel touches on handle. The Victorians had ser...
Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs, Grapevine Pattern
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Tiffany & Co. grapevine pattern sterling silver asparagus tongs. New York, c. 1907-1947. Reticulated in etched upper tong, monogrammed. 8" x 3", 6.45 troy ounces. Very neat servi...
Sterling Silver
Irish Sterling Silver Tablespoon with Dragon Crest
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from sterling silver this tablespoon was made in Dublin during the reign of England's George III. The rear of the handle has a group of hallmarks allowing us to date manufact...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Fluted Irish Sterling Silver Serving Spoon by Michael Keating
By Michael Keating
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This charming 18th century serving spoon was made in Dublin from sterling silver during the reign of England's King George III. The elegant fluted bowl of the spoon is accented with ...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 1 in W 1.63 in L 9 in
Antique Near Pair of Georgian Sterling Silver Gilt Decorated Berry Spoons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine near pair of antique Georgian berry spoons. In sterling silver. One marked for William Fearn of London and 1776; the other marked for Th...
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Regency Sterling Dog Wine Coasters by John Watson 1819
Located in New York, NY
This is a stately Pair of Georgian Regency Period Sterling Silver Wine Coasters by John Watson, Sheffield, 1819. The Wine coasters are each fully hallmarked with I.W for Watson’s ma...
Sterling Silver
Set of George V Sterling Silver Cutlery in a Fitted Case
Located in London, GB
A set of George V sterling silver Feather Edge pattern cutlery in a wooden fitted double door case, the set is made up of 12 x silver handled table knives, 12 x silver handled dessert knives,6x egg spoons, 12 x tea spoons,2 x nut crackers, 12 x table spoons,1 pair sugar tongs, 1 pair fruit...
Sterling Silver
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W 1 in D 0.33 in L 7.88 in
Antique Crested English Mappin & Webb Gold-Plated Luncheon Flatware Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine antique luncheon Mappin Plate flatware service by Mappin & Webb. The pattern is a double fiddle-thread & shell variant. It is rare to find a ...
Gilt Metal
Irish Georgian Silver Soup Ladle Dublin 1785 John Sheils
Located in Toronto, ON
Irish Silver Soup Ladle, Dublin 1785 by John Sheils, brightcut pattern. The large Soup Ladle with brightcut decoration and neo classical urn at top of handle engraved with the crest ...
Hester Bateman Silver Soup Ladle, London, 1788
By Hester Bateman
Located in Toronto, ON
Antique 18th century Georgian Silver Soup Ladle. Made in London 1788 by Hester Bateman. The Ladle of plain Old English Feather Edge, round bowl. Fully hallmarked on reverse. Length: ...
George III Bateman Sterling Teapot on Stand London 1793
Located in New York, NY
George III Sterling Silver Teapot on Stand by Peter and Ann Bateman, London, 1793. This beautiful and rare Georgian sterling silver Teapot on s...
Sterling Silver
Pair of GEORGE I Sterling Silver Trencher Salts, LONDON, 1726
Located in New York, NY
This is a lovely pair of George I Period Sterling Silver Trencher Salts, made in London in 1726. They are of classic design, of elongated octagonal for...
Sterling Silver
Pair of William IV Silver Gilt Sauce Boats, Property of The Late Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon
Located in London, GB
A pair of William IV silver gilt sauce boats, inverted fluted helmet shape and on three scroll feet, with a leaf-capped reeded handle, marked Benjamin Smith, London 1835, regularly u...
Gilt Metal