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.
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Jewelry
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Peridot, Topaz, Tourmaline, Zircon, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Mixed Metal
1970s Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k...
2010s Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
1920s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Georgian Jewelry
Coral, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
1980s European Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Vermeil
1830s Austrian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, Garnet, Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Vermeil, Rhodium, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Pinchbeck
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Topaz, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Tanzanite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Sapphire, Tanzanite, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal