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.
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1890s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
1830s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
9k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1820s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1830s Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Other, Sterling Silver
17th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1770s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1820s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Onyx, Berlin Iron
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Portuguese Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Oriental Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
1850s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Gold
18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Silver
1840s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
1770s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold-filled
1760s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gilt Metal
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Enamel, Copper
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold