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 British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
1830s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Rose Gold
1840s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1780s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
15k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Rock Crystal, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1790s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Enamel
1850s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 18k Gold
1790s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
1810s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Copper
Early 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1810s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 15k Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Jewelry
Silver Plate
1790s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1760s Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
18th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 15k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold
18th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver, Enamel
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, Pearl, Gold
1790s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1850s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
1820s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
1790s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold
1910s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
1810s Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
1760s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century European Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, 18k Gold
1760s Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
1790s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold
19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver