Antique Georgian Brooch
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Gold
1830s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Early 18th Century British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, Gilt Metal
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Gold
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Topaz, Imperial Topaz
1820s Swiss Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
18k Gold
1770s Portuguese Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Amethyst, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, Silver
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Georgian Brooch
Cut Steel
1820s English George IV Antique Georgian Brooch
Amethyst, Gold, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Agate, Sterling Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, Yellow Gold, Gold
1760s Portuguese Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1840s British Regency Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Diamond
Early 18th Century Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, Pearl, 18k Gold
1780s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
19th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Antique Georgian Brooch
Beryl, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Ruby, Topaz, Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Citrine, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
15k Gold
Early 1700s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Sterling Silver
19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, Turquoise, 15k Gold
1820s Unknown Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1820s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
18k Gold, Silver
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Georgian Brooch
White Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Coral, 18k Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
15k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Silver
1820s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Diamond, Gold, Silver
19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, Yellow Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Agate, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Pearl, Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Silver
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Pearl, Gold
Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
15k Gold
19th Century British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
15k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Pearl, 15k Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
White Diamond, 9k Gold
19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
1820s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Garnet, 9k Gold
Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
White Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
1820s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Diamond, 15k Gold
1780s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Garnet, Silver, Cut Steel
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
15k Gold
18th Century British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Gold, Enamel, 9k Gold
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Silver
1830s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Sterling Silver
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Silver, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Georgian Brooch
Amethyst, 15k Gold
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Antique Georgian Brooch For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Georgian Brooch?
A Close Look at 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.
Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.