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.
1820s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold
1910s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pinchbeck
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
1810s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Berlin Iron
1810s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
1840s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Berlin Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 9k Gold
Mid-18th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
Late 20th Century American Georgian Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold
1850s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold
1830s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
1850s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1790s Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Coral
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, Silver
1770s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 1800s Polish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Mixed Metal
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1770s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1650s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold
1760s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1790s Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold, Silver
1910s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
1980s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1780s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
1780s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pinchbeck
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1800s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Mixed Metal
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Other, 14k Gold
1930s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Rhodium, Base Metal
1930s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Rhodium, Base Metal
1780s Dutch Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
10k Gold, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel