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.
1810s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Chalcedony, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Gold, Enamel
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 10k Gold, Enamel
1790s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1840s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1810s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
Early 18th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Enamel, 18k Gold
1820s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1790s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, Sterling ...
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1770s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Si...
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1970s Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Silver, Enamel
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Citrine, Garnet, Gold, 24...
1960s American Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1880s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
1840s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1790s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Gold, Silver
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
White Diamond, Emerald, Malachite, Natural Pearl, Pink Sapphire, Turquoi...
1880s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Natural Pearl