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.
1960s English Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Ruby, Gold
Mid-18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1820s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Gold
19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Gold, 15k Gold
1810s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Opal, Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
15k Gold
1820s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1840s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1770s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
17th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1790s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, 14k Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1720s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Silver, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Other, Sterling Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Rose Gold
1790s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pinchbeck
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Gilt Metal, Berlin Iron
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
1790s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold
1720s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Britannia Standard Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Mid-18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold-filled, Bronze, Mixed Metal
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gilt Metal
18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Diamond, Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold