Georgian Jewelry
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.
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold
1850s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
15k Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Early 1700s Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Silver
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl
1760s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 15k Gold
1840s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Yellow Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Rose Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
1810s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
Mid-18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1770s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Silver
Early 20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1810s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 18k Gold
20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Early 20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Jade, 18k Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, Rose Gold
Early 1900s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1730s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, 15k Gold
17th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
1810s Antique Georgian Jewelry
15k Gold
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Silver
1940s Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
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