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 19th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 1700s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver Plate
20th Century Unknown Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver Plate
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Rhodium, Base Metal
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver Plate
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
1810s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Berlin Iron
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
1810s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Berlin Iron
1790s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Onyx
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
15k Gold
1820s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Berlin Iron
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gilt Metal
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Gold
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 1800s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Mixed Metal
1830s Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1820s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
1770s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Silver