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.
1850s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Moonstone, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Jewelry
Moonstone, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Moonstone, Turquoise, Gold Plate, Pinchbeck
2010s Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold
1920s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Moonstone, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s American Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterl...
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Moonstone, 18k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Moonstone, Onyx, 14k Gold
1840s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Moonstone, Topaz, Gold Plate, Sterling Si...
Early 19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, Moonstone, Gold Plate