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.
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1940s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1810s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Silver
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1760s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1810s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
1840s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Gold, 15k Gold
1810s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1760s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
1850s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
1780s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Silver, Gold
1840s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Chilean Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Mid-18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Enamel, Cut Steel
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
1780s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
1770s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Turquoise, Gold
1810s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Gold, 15k Gold
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Enamel
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 18k Gold
1930s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Rhodium, Base Metal
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Blue Zircon, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1840s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pinchbeck
1840s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
1780s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
1790s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold