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.
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, Vermeil, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Aluminum, Sterling S...
19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Coral, Pearl, Quartz, Silver
2010s Georgian Jewelry
Opal, Quartz, Tourmaline, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Kyanite, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Sapphire, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, 14k...
Early 20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century European Georgian Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Pearl, Sterling Silver
1970s Finnish Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Rock Crystal, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Tanzanite, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterl...
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Chalcedony, Cultured Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Yellow Gold