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.
Mid-18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Enamel
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
18th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
10k Gold, Enamel
19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 10k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Hessonite, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1860s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1780s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Pinchbeck
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold
Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1840s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Jewelry
Gilt Metal
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
2010s European Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gilt Metal
1780s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Sterling Silver
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Sapphire, Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, 10k Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pinchbeck
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold