Georgian Paste Jewellery
Antique Early 1700s Georgian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1780s British George III Fashion Rings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1700s Georgian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
English Dangle Earrings
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
English Drop Necklaces
Antique 1830s British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Cluster Rings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Stud Earrings
15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Hoop Earrings
18k Gold
Antique 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Band Rings
15k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Cocktail Rings
10k Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Georgian Cluster Rings
15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian Hoop Earrings
15k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Fashion Rings
15k Gold, Silver, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Chandelier Earrings
9k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Sicilian Georgian Cluster Rings
Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British George III Chandelier Earrings
Other, 10k Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Link Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1780s French Georgian Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Clip-on Earrings
Quartz, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British George IV Drop Earrings
Antique 1770s French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British George III Drop Earrings
Amethyst, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Cluster Rings
Other, 15k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Georgian Dangle Earrings
Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique 1820s British George IV Drop Earrings
15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Drop Earrings
15k Gold
Antique 1820s English George III Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Earrings
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Tourmaline, Pinchbeck, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Antique 1820s English George III Drop Earrings
Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian More Jewelry
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
Antique 1820s English George III Drop Earrings
Other, 10k Gold
Antique 1810s English George III Drop Earrings
10k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
9k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British George III Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British George IV Chandelier Earrings
Other, Pinchbeck
Antique 1820s Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1820s British George III Drop Earrings
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Solitaire Rings
15k Gold, Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian Bangles
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Other, 15k Gold, Silver
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In antique jewelry, the term “paste” means glass finished in a way that allows it to resemble natural gemstones. To produce paste, artisans polish it for long periods of time with metal powder. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique paste jewelry.
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