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.
Antique 18th Century George III Verge Fusee London Pocket Watch 47mm With Case
Located in Mumbai, IN
An antique 18th Century George III pocket watch featuring a Verge escapement type and a Fusee movement. The watch has a 47mm size and comes with a case. It is a unique timepiece that...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Georgian Memento Mori Pocket Watch Key, Ca. 1800
Located in Rotterdam, NL
An exceptional antique Georgian pocket watch key, made of pink gold. The pink gold key is decorated and surrounded by detailed hollow curled figures on its border which features delicate decorative engravings on both sides. For the presentation behind the glass human hair is used to create a highly detailed floral design with white accented make it look like pearls. The shrine is probably made of bone and draped with these 'pearls', overall in excellent condition. The two arrowed hearts - depicting above the shrine - are a sign of love, the love between two people. Watched by The All Seeing Eye enclosed in a triangle surrounded by a ray of light. The eye also known as the Masonic Eye or Eye of Providence, is up there as one of the most recognized Freemason symbols. On the other side a lock of hair is beautifully displayed with the initials 'JAvJ'. The presentation has been impeccably preserved beneath the glass. The Georgian watch...
14k Gold
Hamilton Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Hamilton
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Hamilton 917 Brass Pocket Watch, expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this ...
Brass
Art Nouveau Antique Gold Diamond Lapel Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Antique Art Nouveau 18k gold pocket watch, high relief case, decorated with diamonds. Case is 23mm in diameter. With porcelain dial and original filigree hands. Suspended on a 14k gold Nouveau floral...
Diamond, Gold
Antique 1910s Edwardian Tiffany Co. Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold and blue enamel. Signed by Tiffany & Co. Circa 1910s Watch 1 1/2 x 1 inches Chain 23 inches + 3 inch drop
18k Gold, Enamel
Breitling Laederich Antique Pocket Watch 18k Gold Enamel
By Breitling
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An amazing Breitling Laederich antique pocket watch, circa late 1800s. The watch is made of 18k gold, features enamel. The watch is cased in a ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Longines
Located in Berlin, DE
High quality collector's pocket watch by Longines. Including original case. Hallmarked, 18k gold. Extremely rare collector's watch. The clock works. Dial unfortunately damaged between 4 and 5 o'clock. Glass has a crack between 9 and 10 o'clock. 18k Gold Longines Pocket Watch...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
M.J Tobias Oversized Silver Key Wind Pocket Watch circa 1840's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: M.J Tobias STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case Key Wind METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1840's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 57mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Key Win...
Silver
Tiffany & Company Patek Philippe Antique Yellow Gold Pocket Watch
By Patek Philippe for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1920 Patek Philippe for Tiffany & company Pocket watch, 45 M.M. 18k Yellow Gold 4 piece case including Gold inside Dust Cover. 20 Jewel, mechanical, manual wind nickle leve...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,414
D 0.44 in Dm 1.97 in
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt Yellow Gold Patek Philippe & Cie Savonette / Hunter Case Pocket Watch Movement: Manual winding. Period: Early 20th century Case: 18K Yellow gold polished case, diameter 50 mm, thickness 11 mm Dial: White enamel with black Arabic Breguet numerals...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Zenith 14 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Savonette, Enamel Dial
By Zenith
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Zenith 14 karat gold pocket watch, savonette. Enamel dial with Arabic numbers. Pocket watch can be wound and works. Original, very good conditi...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Jaeger LeCoultre 1966 Pocket Watch
Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1966 that has been revised. Alarm clock Brass case mother-of-pearl dial Mechanical movement with manual winding. Caliber K910 Dim: 44x44mm dated on the back O...
Tiffany & Co. Gold Pocket Watch
Located in New York, NY
A two-sided Tiffany & Co. gold pocket watch. - Signed Tiffany & Co. New York - 1899 - Serial No. 99103 - Weight: 44.5 grams - Length and width: 3.5 ...
Gold
Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch 1 Botton Chronograph 18kt Pink Gold
Located in Antwerp, BE
Extremely Rare & Collectors Vacheron Constantin Hunter Case Pocket Watch Chronograph 18 kt. Pink Gold Functions : One Button Chronograph M...
Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 9k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch 1926
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique George V 9 karat yellow gold pocket watch; part of our diverse antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique pocket watch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold. This antique pocket watch is fitted with a circular antique white face ornamented with black hour Roman numerals and encircled with a plain black chapter ring of minute markers. The watch face further incorporates a seconds subdial to the lower portion. The manual wind watch is fitted with blue steel watch hands; these functional hands are operated by drawing the winder out and turning accordingly. The watch face is framed within a plain yellow gold case, accented with a ribbed crown/winder to one side. The pocket watch features a plain ring loop attachment, conjoining the body to either side of the winder. The watch face is visible via an incorporated push fit catch; operated by depressing the crown/winder. The push fit caseback opens to reveal a plain compartment, to allow a personal memento to be stored within if so desired. This back portion features a secondary cover which opens to reveal the original mechanism, crafted by the renowned horologist company Waltham; this calibre bears the markings 'A.W.W.Co', 'Waltham Mass' and '17 Jewels'. The hallmarks to the covers of the case include the maker's mark for Dennison Watch Case Co...
Yellow Gold
Honnore Lieutaud of Marseille Georgian 18 Karat Gold Diamond Pocket Watch
Located in Narberth, PA
A rare and exquisite mixed metals diamond pocket watch made by Honnoré Lieutaud of Marseille, France during the Georgian (ca1780) era. This vibrant 18kt gold verge quarter repeater t...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Rose Gold Double Albert Watch Chain
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 9 karat rose gold double Albert watch chain; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This f...
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Pre-1822 MI Tobias and Co 18K Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Winding Key
Located in Birmingham, AL
This magnificent antique pocket watch features an elaborate tri-color face, with a yellow gold background and yellow gold, rose gold and silver accents encircling the outside and the...
18k Gold
Rolex Stainless Steel Rolco Wristwatch
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolco manual-wind stainless steel wristwatch. With original dial with natural patina. Wonderful example of early basic Rolex. Rolco was a subsidiary of Rol...
Stainless Steel
Rolex Sterling Silver World War I-Era Officer's Wristwatch circa 1916
By Rolex
Located in Stamford, CT
Rolex sterling silver 15-jewel wristwatch with Wilsdorf & Davis (founders of Rolex) hinged case. Silver case with natural patina, original white porcelain dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds. Silver Top to bottom: 36.75mm Width without crown: 31.02mm Width with crown: 33.41mm Strap width at case: 12mm Case thickness: 10.18mm Dial: Porcelain Movement: Rolex 15 jewels Swiss made Outside case: Engraved C. Storry 1916 Inside case: Rolex 925...
Sterling Silver
Yellow Gold and Enamel Key-Wind Watch Depicting a Girl with a Puppy circa 1840
Located in London, GB
A yellow gold and enamel watch depicting a young girl in a pink and blue dress holding a puppy in front of Lake Geneva, the scene framed by yello...
Yellow Gold
Ulysse Nardin Yellow Gold Open Face Pocket Watch
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pocket watch is by renowned maker Ulysse Nardin. This manual wind timepiece features an 18k yellow gold case, and is comprised of a gilt bridge pattern movement, a straight line escapement and swan's neck micrometer regulator. The silvered dial has Arabic chapters, blued hands and subsidiary seconds. Accompanied by original retailer's fitted box, this watch epitomizes the sublime craftsmanship and artistry for which Ulysse Nardin is so revered. Dial and movement signed, with "Ulysse Nardin, Locle & Geneve" inscribed on gold cuvette. Inside covers stamped with the 18k gold seal, Swiss hallmark, Ulysse Nardin emblematic shield and case number 348182. Movement No.82007. Circa 1910 2 5/8" length Founded by Ulysse Nardin in 1846, Nardin quickly became known for creating minute repeaters, highly complicated timepieces and pocket chronometers...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Georgian Carnelian Rose Gold Watch Fob
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A fob is an adornment or seal that hangs from or is fastened to the ribbon or chain of a pocket watch. It's function is to decorate and add weight to a gentlemen's watch chain itself...
Carnelian, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Paste and Gold Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Dazzling Georgian paste ring in an intricately engraved 15K gold and silver setting. Large solitaire rings such as this one are very rare. The ring...
Sterling Silver, 15k Gold