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.
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1650s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Gold, Silver
1760s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 15k Gold
18th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold
18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl
1760s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 18k Gold
1770s Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Silver
20th Century American Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 15k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Early 20th Century British Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1880s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1870s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1860s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Enamel
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Rock Crystal, Crystal, 15k Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Base Metal, Enamel
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Yellow Gold
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 9k Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Diamond, 15k Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Topaz, Vermeil
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 15k Gold