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.
Asprey & Co Georgian Style Sterling Silver Wine Funnel
By Asprey
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English sterling silver wine funnel. By Asprey & Co. The funnel consists of three pieces - the funnel, the spout, and an interior ring that sits where the two connect. Sim...
Sterling Silver
Antique English George II Britannia Silver Milk Jug Pitcher by N. Gulliver, 1723
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique, early 18th century English silver milk jug. In Britannia silver. Made by Nathaniel Gulliver. The jug having punch-work decoration of...
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
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Sublime Set of 1988 Sterling Solid Silver & Gold Decanter Labels Port & Maderia
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale the finest suite of solid Sterling Silver decanter labels I hav...
Silver
Pair Antique 18th/19th C. English Sheffield Silver Plate on Copper Wine Coasters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Sheffield silver plate wine coasters. In the form of wirework baskets. With Sheffield type silver plate on copper and turned wooden bases. Simply a great p...
Silver Plate, Copper
Antique Georgian Period English Silver Plated Wine Funnel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English wine funnel. In Sheffield plate (or silver plate). Dating to the George III period. In the form of a tapered, curved funnel and a removable strainer with hand punched holes. Simply a great piece of Georgian plate...
Silver Plate
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Peter & Ann Bateman
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A George III period, sterling silver creamer with a monogrammed crest and beaded rim by Peter & Ann Bateman of the famed Bateman silversmithing family. This rather lovely creamer sit...
Silver, Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A small, George III period, sterling silver creamer by London silversmith Robert Hennel I, with period monogram. The creamer features an intricate monogram under the lip which is lik...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Set of 6 German Art Deco .800 Solid Silver Cordial or Liquor Glasses
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 Art Deco silver cordials. Elegantly simple with diminutive cups, straight stems and a round foot. The bases are marked with .800 for the silver fineness, a moon an...
Silver
$1,600
H 3.13 in W 1.5 in L 5.5 in
Figural Israel & Son Ltd. Sterling Silver Cow Creamer or Milk Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine figural sterling silver creamer or milk pot by Israel Freeman & Son. In the form of a cow with a loop 'tail' handle, hinged lid to the back, and spout at the mouth. A t...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Silverplate Milk Jug Cocktail Shaker by Reed & Barton
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A distinctive and highly collectible silverplate cocktail shaker in the form of a classic milk jug, crafted by the renowned American silversmith Reed & Barton and retailed under ...
Silver, Silver Plate
$1,595
H 6.7 in W 10.63 in
George III Sterling Silver Teapot by Peter and William Bateman with Bone Finial
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A sterling silver teapot with timber handle and bone finial by Peter & William Bateman of the famed silversmithing Bateman family. The teapot sits atop b...
Silver, 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
Brandimarte 925 sterling silver large tulip wine glass
Located in Perugia, IT
925/ooo sterling silver tulip wine glass Manufactured by Brandimarte - Florence - Italy Made entirely by hand Weight g 226 Height 21 cm Base cm 7 Hammered workmanship has always bee...
Sterling Silver
George II Sterling Silver Coffee Pot Likely by William Skeen
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A fine George II sterling silver coffee pot with a wooden handle, floral repousse details and a crest with rubbed maker's mark likely for William Skeen. The coffee pot is very much i...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Whiting Sterling Co. 19th Century Flask
Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Matchbox Holder & Ashtray Set
Located in Sewickley, PA
This Tiffany & Co. sterling silver matchbox and ashtray set is a refined example of the brand's elegant decorative craftsmanship. The set includes a rectangular matchbox holder and a...
Sterling Silver
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling Silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 #18392
By Georg Jensen
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georg Jensen Denmark Sterling silver Hammered Wine Cup #222 This beautiful wine cup by designer Georg Jensen (Denmark) was meticulously crafted from sterling silver in a gorgeous, h...
Sterling Silver
Antique Norwegian Silver Cloisonné Enamel Demitasse Cup & Saucer Set
Located in New York, NY
A rare and exquisite find for collectors of fine European silver and decorative arts, this Antique Norwegian Silver and Cloisonné Enamel Demit...
Silver, Enamel
George III Sterling Silver Creamer by Robert Hennell I
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
A small, George III period, sterling silver creamer by London silversmith Robert Hennel I, with period monogram. The creamer features an intricate monogram under the lip which is lik...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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H 5 in W 2 in D 4.88 in
English Georgian Style Miniature Sterling Silver Lighthouse Tea Pot & Chocolate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of a vintage English Georgian style dollhouse miniature or child's size lighthouse teapot and a chocolate pot. In sterling silver. In ...
Sterling Silver
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H 6 in D 4.13 in L 10.38 in
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Teapot by William Sumner I of London, 1787
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Georgian sterling silver teapot. Marked for William Sumner I. With hand-chased decoration throughout and a wooden handle & finial that retain traces of their eboniz...
Sterling Silver
George III Sterling Silver Wine Funnel
Located in London, GB
A George III sterling silver wine funnel with reeded mount to the top of the bowl and circumference at the top of the spout, 2.5ozs (77gms)...
Sterling Silver
Antique Three-Piece Sterling Silver Tea and Coffee Set
Located in London, GB
Antique three piece sterling silver tea and coffee set, comprising of a tea and coffee pot, sugar bowl, the bodies are decorated wit...
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
George V Sterling Silver Pint Tankard
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in London, GB
A George V sterling silver pint tankard, the straight sided body with reeded decoration, height 4.25", weight 12 troy ozs. Hallmarked Sheffield 1925. Mak...
Sterling Silver
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H 4.75 in W 4 in L 8 in
George II English Sterling Silver Gravy or Sauce Boat by George Hunter, 1751
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superbly smithed George II sterling silver sauceboat. With wonderful splayed feet, a shaped handle, and a slightly scalloped rim. Hallmarked for George Hunter, Sterling, London a...
Sterling Silver
Antique George III Silver Cruet Liquor Set
Located in Firenze, IT
By Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London 1813. Of square form, with a shell and gadroon border, the wire work frame with a central fluted carrying handle with a lion mask finial...
Sterling Silver