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.
1930s English Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Enamel
1930s European Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1930s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Rhodium, Base Metal
1930s French Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
1930s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Rhodium, Base Metal
1930s French Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Enamel, Gold, 18k Gold
1930s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Rhodium, Base Metal
1890s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
1950s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Italian Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 9k Gold, Silver
1970s Italian Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1960s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1960s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1860s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1960s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate
1930s English Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Silver
1930s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Gold
1930s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
1930s Unknown Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1930s Czech Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver