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Georgian Jewelry

GEORGIAN STYLE

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.

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Gemstone: Carnelian
Style: Georgian
Antique Georgian Sun in Splendour Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine large antique 14K yellow gold and carnelian Sun in Splendour intaglio Georgian signet ring Early 19th Century Superbly carved oval carnelian intaglio of an ornate heraldic crest with a central shield shaped coat of arms depicting a human face environed in rays of the sun, termed Sun in Splendour, surrounded by scrolled foliate mantling and topped by a crest of a nude crowned female figure raising her right hand in which she holds a Sun in Splendour. Substantial 14K yellow gold setting with stylized sea...
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19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Georgian 18kt Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Seal Fob/Pendant
Located in Braintree, GB
This antique 18th-century Georgian seal fob/pendant, crafted from 18kt. yellow gold features a Carnelian intaglio depicting an armorial coat of arms. X- ray been tested for 18kt gold...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Gold and Carnelian Signet Ring Large 19th Century Antique Seal Ring
Located in London, GB
A large antique English Georgian era gentleman’s gold signet ring, circa 1830. In the centre there is a flat-cut and bezel-set octagonal carneli...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Depeche Vous, 9k gold and Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something special and quite simply mesmerising about antique seal fobs. This fine French Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted in 9ct ...
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18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

Antique Georgian Noble Irish 'Cole' Family Coat of Arms Signet Ring Earl's Ring
Located in London, GB
A large, heavy gold Irish noble signet ring, set with a carnelian intaglio depicting the coat of arms of the aristocratic Cole family. The stone would have originally been set into a...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Antique 14K Yellow Gold Carnelian Intaglio Crest Signet Ring
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique Tiffany & Co. 14K gold signet ring with a beautifully engraved carnelian intaglio crest depicting a lion above a shield with two sta...
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Early 20th Century American Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 14 KT Large Carnelian Fob 1806 Plus 18 KT Chain
Located in Napoli, IT
This superb antique Georgian period Carnelian Fob is from Prague bearing hallmarks dated 1806 – solid 14 Kt gold Magnificent in shape and superb Georgian workmanship, pretty large in size Hanging from a solid 18 KT solid gold...
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Early 1800s Czech Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian 9k gold seal fob pendant, Carnelian, Heraldic
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is something extra special and quite simply mesmerising about antique Heraldic seal fobs. This fine Georgian intaglio seal fob is crafted...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold

Silver and Gold Large Carnelian Signet Men's Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
In silver and yellow gold with large, oval carnelian seal engraved with a heraldic crest. Top size 31mm x 25mm Size 9 Weight:32.71gr
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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique Georgian 9K Gold Carnelian Coat of Arms Seal Fob Charm
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This Georgian fob was made in the 1830's. It is made of 9 karat gold over a metal core, and it carries a plate of orange carnelian at the bottom. The carnelian is engraved with a coa...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 9k Gold

Georgian Gold Carnelian Swivel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Georgian Gold Carnelian Swivel Ring sweet carnelian ring which swivels round! The item comes without the box in the photos but will be presented in an Howard’s Antique...
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19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Georgian 14K Gold Handmade Fancy Link Bracelet with Wedgwood Intaglio Charms
Located in Venice, CA
Over two centuries old, this 14k gold Georgian fancy link chain is one of the most unique pieces of jewelry we’ve encountered. The five intaglios date to 1779, while the fancy link chain they hang from is circa 1800. The bracelet has multiple layers of history to it, and each element was made with astonishing craftsmanship. The gold chain itself is an incredible piece of artistry. The complexity is intense—this is a masterwork of Georgian elements and a true geometric wonder. It is multi-component, alternating between several different intricate links. An elongated cage-like link is hollow and squared-off, vaguely reminiscent of a butterfly in its symmetry. It alternates with a squashed, pumpkin-like globe that is bisected by a dotted oval link. The completely handmade reticulation was created by hand-sawing out each detail. In between them is a fettered link, consisting of overlapping circles tied around a middle section that is adorned with stars. The tiny stars on the central link are indicative of the Georgian era, dating the chain to the early 1800’s. Five intaglios hang from the chain, in the Georgian era equivalent of a charm bracelet. The black intaglios are made from basalt—a vitreous material that tightens as it hardens and is perfect for capturing carved detail. In places, the black basalt has a subtle shimmer that enhances its beauty. The center intaglio contains the profile of a man, and is marked on the back as Wedgwood and “38-2”. The other two basalt intaglios are double sided and Wedgwood. One features Seneca on one side and Isaac Newton on the other, with a shooting star like symbol near his head. Perhaps these basalt Wedgwood medallions...
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1770s English Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval cornelian measuring 21 x 18mm, seal-engraved with a classic male head, bearded and in profile, in a yellow gold setting with an open back...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Located in London, GB
A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval carnelian measuring 20 x 17mm, seal engraved with the head of Zeus Ammon, depicted in profile with ram’s horn, ...
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Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian

Antique Georgian seal fob pendant, Our Quills Unite Us, 9k gold cased, Carnelian
Located in NEWARK, GB
You can't go wrong with a beautiful antique seal fob, this sweet antique, Georgian era, gold cased seal fob is a real versatile beauty. Made from rich 9ct yellow gold cased metal, i...
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19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry

Materials

Carnelian, 9k Gold

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