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: Emerald
Style: Georgian
Antique Iberian (Spain) Colombian Emerald & Diamond Earrings late 18th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Dazzling pair of museum quality chandelier earrings (collector's item), with electric foiled Emeralds. Inlaid with rose-cut and table-cut diamonds.
Superbly preserved, dating from the late 18th century (1780). A set of sparkling flat rose-cut diamonds decorates each earring along with sixteen vibrant step-cut green emeralds. They range in value from 0.15ct (6 emeralds) to 1.20ct (8 emeralds), and total approximately 10ct in both.
The galleries have ornate detailing and are fitted with three droppers at the bottom with a hinge in the center to allow them to swing and dance freely.
The earrings preserve its original clip hooks and are divided into three bodies, the upper one can be separated and worn independently.
Size: Height 80mm (78mm inc. hooks) x Width 23mm x Depth 5.5mm. Metal: Silver/ 18ct Gold (Tested)
Stones: Emeralds (Major 6.46mmx 5.38mm, approx. 1.20ct each - 10 carats total), Diamonds (approx. 4ct total).
Weight: 43.21g
Modern Spain, Portugal and parts of France were once part of the Iberian peninsula-
Please note that the earrings are in original condition with the original fittings. Sometimes these earrings are referred as Catalan as they were mainly made in the region at the late 18 cent. Spanish jewellery benefited from the Colombian emerald mines abundant supply by the end of the 18 century.
During the eighteenth century, Spain controlled the gold and emerald mines of Colombia and Peru. This wealth of resources resulted in exquisitely fine gem-set gold jewelry. Parures of emeralds, necklaces, stomachers, rings, earrings, etc. were plentiful at the court of Spain. A long gold earring...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Late Georgian Emerald, Ruby and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunner holds a gorgeous ruby at the centre and surrounding this stone are emeralds and pearls with rubies either side also. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold.
Ring Size: Q or ...
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1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Georgian 18kt yellow gold Pearl Ruby and Emerald cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dating back to around 1810 in England, this 18kt yellow gold cluster ring captures the essence of the Georgian era with its captivating charm. Adorned with emeralds, rubies, and pear...
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1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
French Late 18th Century Gold, Foiled Citrine, and Enamel Festoon Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period gold and foiled citrine festoon necklace comprised of seven winged ornaments with white and green dotted enamel and two star pendants, culminating in a sty...
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1790s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Citrine, Emerald, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Georgian Emerald and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful double heart ring taken from the Georgian era. This romantic piece showcases a duo of expertly cut pear shaped precious gemstones including an electric gree...
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18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Scarce Antique 18th Century Mughal 5ct Colombian Emerald Gold Ring Certified
Located in London, GB
A scarce late 18th century high-karat gold and emerald ring, circa 1780.
This superb gold ring is set with a large faceted natural emerald gemstone, approximately 5cts in weight. T...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold
Antique 1825 15K Gold Ring Emerald Natural Oriental Pearls
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This bright Georgian was ceated in the 1820's. The ring is set with ten natural white oriental half pearls. The pearls are set in a grooved setting that follows the outline of the pe...
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1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Oriental Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian Regard Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Georgian Regard cluster ring. The ring dates back to the late Georgian era. Circa. 1820s and features stunning eng...
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1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby Emerald Diamond and Gold Cannetille Brooch-Cum-Pendant, Circa 1830
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille brooch-cum-pendant, with a cushion shaped emerald in the centre, surrounded by a cluster of eight, old mine-cut diamonds, wit...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Antique 19th Century Emerald and Diamond Ring Pear Shaped Heart Ring Rose Cut
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous antique emerald and diamond ring dating to the 19th century. The central prong-set 0.3ct pear cut natural emerald displays a gorgeous lush green hue and great saturation. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Antique Inspired Multi Gemstone Acrostic Yellow Gold "Dream" Chain Necklace
Located in London, GB
This very pretty necklace hides a secret acrostic message, meaning the first letter of each gemstone spells out a word. In this case, there's a Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Aquamarine, an...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Rainbow Moonstone, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Aquamarine, Multi-gemstone, 1...
Antique French Early 19th Century Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This unusual antique emerald and diamond ring was made in France and dates to the early 19th century.
In the centre rests a vibrant 0.3ct step cut emerald in an open-backed rubover silver setting. The stone is a wonderful vivid green colour and sits majestically within a halo of rose cut diamonds in closed-back and foiled rubover settings. The triangular facets of rose cuts were very popular during the Georgian and Victorian periods as they glistened more beautifully in candlelight than any other cut.
The central cluster rests in a ‘belcher’ setting with 8 u-shaped curves to create a petal like design. The mount, crafted in 18K gold, is intricately engraved with foliate design and tapers towards the back of the ring with a D-shaped cross section.
UK size T, US size 9.5. The ring weighs 7.03 grams, it is unmarked but tests as 18K gold.
The ring is in good overall condition condition and the stones are securely set. There is some light wear to the gold as expected with rings of the age. The emerald displays a great colour with lots of natural inclusions; upon magnification, there is also a scratch to one of the corners of the table. The rose cut diamonds measure 2.5mm x 2mm across. The silver cluster measures 10mm in diameter.
The ring sits fairly flat on the finger to allow for frequent wear, and the emerald is open-backed which makes it easy to clean! A truly gorgeous and highly unusual antique emerald cluster ring.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold
Important Antique Early-19th Century Swiss Enamel, Gold, and Multi-Gem Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A highly important Georgian Swiss enamel, gold, and multi-gemstone necklace with pendant elements, in 18k. The elaborately decorated links are set with topaz, peridots, garnets, sap...
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1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald Pendan
Located in New York, NY
Iberian Peninsula 17th Century Silver Cross Table Cut Diamonds Colombian Emerald and Burma Ruby Pendant
H 7.28 cm x W 5.27 cm / H 2.86 in. x W 2.1
14.75 grams
Ribbon included
18th ...
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Early 18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Antique Iberian (Georgian) Emerald and Diamond Navette Shaped Ring 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Emerald and Diamond Navette Shaped Ring 19th Century..
Georgian rings are rare and usually experience a few subtle makeovers as they journey through time. In this one, a central emerald weighing approx. 0.40 carats surrounded by 17 rose-cut diamonds are enwrapped--and enhanced--by darkened silver over gold weighing in total 1.40 carats, all the stones back foiled. This striking mix contrasts beautifully with its subtly decorated, brightly yellow gold ring shank in 18 Karat Gold (the 18K ring shank was replaced at a later date), in order to protect the original Antique central Navette Iberian (Georgian) Ring,
Total weight: 12.70 grams.
Measures; Width 20mm X Length 24mm (USA 0.79 X 0.94inches)
Ring Size 57 (USA 8))
Most rings can be sized up or down one size unless noted and sometimes can be sized more.
Iberian Jewellery...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Located in Napoli, IT
Love for Ever
Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love
Georgian perio...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold
2.32ct 14K Dark Green Emerald Georgian Styled Black Rhodium Solitaire Gold Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an elegant, natural emerald solitaire emerald-cut engagement ring/right-hand ring in 14K yellow gold, with a black rhodium rim. This gorgeous solitaire ring carries a fu...
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2010s Zambian Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique 18Th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch Stomacher.
Impressive 18Th Century Iberian (most probably Spanish origi...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Silver Over Gold Natural Emerald and Rose Cut Diamond Necklace
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Georgian Silver over Gold Diamond and Emerald Collar / Choker Necklace
This stunning necklace is from the 18th Century Georgian era. This necklace is w...
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18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Georgian Pinchbeck and Multi-Gem "Regard" Brooch Designed as a Petite Lyre
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian period "REGARD" brooch in the form of a petite half-pearl lyre set with rubies, emerald, garnet, amethyst and diamond, in pinchbeck
In acrostic jewelry...
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1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Pinchbeck
Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian convertible brooch and pendant.
Great antique piece, created in England during the Georgian period, circa 1820. This is a convertible pendant brooch carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and accented with applications of black enamel. Embelished with fine selection of gemstones such Dutch rose cuts diamonds and a Colombian emerald. It is fitted at the reverse with a hinged pin bar with a security hook to wear as a brooch. This piece can be also wear as a pendant.
It should be noted that the emerald and diamonds used in this piece are of exceptional quality. Seeing a piece from this period with an emerald of this quality is very rare and difficult. Usually these pieces with that kind of precious stones were disassembled during the later Victorian period to create new pieces. This is a great brooch of great rarity, with an excellent craftsmanship and surely a collector's item.
Diamonds: Accented with 8 old Dutch rose cut diamonds, 3.84 carats, white colorless F/G color, SI-1 clarity.
Emerald: Mounted with 1 semi round cabochon cut (7.1 x .2 x 4.5 mm) of a natural Colombian vivid green emerald of 1.70 carats.
Note: The emerald displayed in this piece, are from the Muzo region in Colombia, with great green color saturation, vivid green and transparent with no inclusions. Muzo is a town and municipality in the western Bocaya province, part of the department of Bocaya, Colombia. It is widely known as the world capital of emeralds for the mines containing the world's highest quality gems of this type.
Birthstone: Emerald for the month of May.
Weight: 27.45 Grams, (17.60 Dwt).
Measurements: 41 mm by 43 mm by 23 mm (1.61 x 1.69 x 0.91 Inches).
Hallmarks: No marks, electronically tested for 18 karats gold.
Georgian Jewelry...
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1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Georgian Ruby and Emerald Mandolin Brooch/Pendant Locket, circa 1830
Located in London, GB
Georgian ruby and emerald mandolin brooch/pendant locket. A yellow, rose and green gold brooch/pendant in the form of a mandolin, a symbol of harmony i...
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1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Antique Georgian Emerald Diamond Pearl Bracelet Silver 18ct Gold
Located in Kendal, GB
An exquisite antique Georgian bracelet from the early 19th Century made up of two rows of silver links, backed in 18ct gold and connected by ...
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Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Georgian Cannetille Gold Snake Necklace with Amethyst and Emerald Cross Pendant
Located in London, GB
A Georgian cannetille snake necklace, with an amethyst and emerald cross pendant; with the snake chain worked in fine, flexible cannetille wire lin...
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1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
10K White Gold Pearl & Emerald Womens Georgian Inspired Trilogy Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with one Cultured Pearl & two Emeralds measuring 4.25mm (0.17") and 3.25mm (0.13"). They have been hand set into this delightful Trilogy setting the d...
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2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
0.61 Ct Emerald Pink and Yellow Sapphire Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A special three-cluster ring with neon green Emerald in the center and two sprays of pink and yellow sapphires at the top and bottom, framed by scattering of diamonds.
This design is...
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2010s Thai Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
7.12 Carats Cabochon Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
The large cabochon emerald at the centre of this vintage-style ring is bold and bright, its vivid green colour accentuated by a double-layered surround of round brilliant white diamo...
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20th Century British Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold
2.02ct 14K Emerald Georgian Styled 6-Prong Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries an earth-mined emerald in a prong setting. Fully faceted,...
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2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian emerald and diamond ring, in the form of a flower, to the centre an octagonal-cut emerald, estimated to weigh 0.2 carats, ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Gold and Multi-Gemstone Double Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
An antique Georgian ring in the form of a double heart comprised of an opposed pear-shaped rose-cut diamond and a ruby in corresponding surrounds...
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1780s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Antique Georgian 15 Carat Gold Wood Ruby Emerald Topaz Sapphire Link Bracelet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This extraordinary bracelet has been handcrafted around 1825.
It is most likely the work of an english workshop. Five delicately carved wooden segments are threaded onto two gold cha...
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1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
7.53tcw 18K Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Take a peek at this stunning emerald and diamond halo pendant. The center stone carries 7.15-carats of pure natural emerald beauty! Displaying a desirable dark green color, and excel...
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2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Chandelier Earrings
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings, ca. 18th Century
A rare pair of antique Iberian - Portuguese earrings in yellow gold and silver, studded wi...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold, Silver
5.25tcw 14K Teardrop Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is an hourglass natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous piece carries two emeralds in a prong setting. Black rhodium highlights ...
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2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Regard Georgian Turtle Dove Pair Brooches, ca 1820s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Rare Pair of Georgian REGARD Turtle Dove Brooches, ca. 1820s
A symbolic and museum-collectable example of acrostic jewels, featuring two doves, mounted with various gemstones, where the gems spell out "regard" - (R)uby (E)merald (G)arnet (A)methyst (R)uby (D)iamond.
The pieces are further accentuated with fine cannetille gold work throughout.
About Acrostic Jewellery and Turtle Doves
In acrostic jewels the first letter of each gemstone spells out a word. Typical examples are words of endearment like "adore", "dearest" and "regard".
The utterly romantic trend of acrostic jewels began in the Georgian era and flourished throughout the Victorian period. It is believed that acrostic jewelry was first created by Jean-Baptiste Mellerio of the House of Mellerio, who started designing jewels with gems that spelled out “j’adore.”
Napoleon Bonaparte admired Mellario’s acrostic designs and commissioned acrostic jewels for both Empress Josephine and his second wife, Empress Marie Louise.
Secret messages of love encoded in gems went perfectly with the Georgian and Victorian love of romance and symbolic meanings. These sentimental jewels would have been gifted to lovers, family members, or even treasured friends.
Further to being acrostic jewels, these doves also represent love and faithfulness, because they mate for life, work together to build nests and raise their young together. They are immortalized in literary and poetic works, such as the Old Testament, and artists like Shakespeare, Edmund Spenser...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Louis Rousselet Faux Emerald Georgian Revival Earclips
Located in New York, NY
Louis Rousselet faux Emerald Georgian Revival ear clips. The faceted faux emerald marquise and pear shape glass stones are claw set in antique silver gilt metal.
Excellent Condition....
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1930s French Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Silver Plate, Gilt Metal
Antique Iberian Emerald Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Late 18th Century articulated Iberian emerald earrings of large scale.
Vari colored and cut foiled emeralds are set high in the gold mounts ...
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Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, 15k Gold
Scarce Antique 18th Century Mughal 5ct Colombian Emerald Gold Ring Certified
Located in London, GB
A scarce late 18th century high-karat gold and emerald ring, circa 1780.
This superb gold ring is set with a large faceted natural emerald gemstone, approximately 5cts in weight. T...
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Late 18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold
6.30ct 14K Emerald Georgian Styled Solitaire 6-Prong Emerald Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries an earth-mined emerald in a prong setting. Fully faceted,...
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2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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