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.
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 18k Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, Gold, 15k Gold
1730s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
1830s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Czech Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold-filled
1710s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
Mid-20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
20th Century British Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1770s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl
1790s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Pinchbeck
Mid-18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
17th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
20th Century British Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sheffield Plate
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gilt Metal, Gold
1770s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond
1840s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
Early 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
1980s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Silver
20th Century British Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
18th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Indian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 22k Gold, Enamel
1790s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Coral
1930s French Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold
Early 1800s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Coral, Gold-filled
1940s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
1920s Unknown Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Topaz, Platinum
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s French Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 14k Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Quartz, Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Pearl, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 18k Gold