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 18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gilt Metal
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gilt Metal
1920s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1860s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Brass, Bronze
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
1810s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold
2010s European Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1830s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1910s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1730s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Opal, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 9k Gold
1810s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 15k Gold
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Silver
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold, 10k Gold
1790s Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Silver
1780s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
1770s Russian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1880s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond
1690s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
22k Gold
1780s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chalcedony, Gold, Yellow Gold
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pinchbeck
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Gold
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gilt Metal
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Enamel, Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Other
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Garnet, Enamel, 15k Gold, Gold
Early 1800s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Mixed Metal
20th Century North American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
15k Gold
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver
1790s Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gilt Metal