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.
2010s Australian Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Jewelry
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Jewelry
Indicolite, Ruby, Labradorite, Jade, Garnet, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-...
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Jewelry
Kyanite, Yellow Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, Chrysophrase, Multi...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
2010s Zambian Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Rhodium, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Jewelry
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Georgian Jewelry
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Georgian Jewelry
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Jewelry
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Opal, Tourmaline, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Georgian Jewelry
Citrine
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold