Georgian Paste Jewellery
English Three-Stone Rings
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Cluster Rings
Quartz, Other, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1820s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Silver
Antique 1820s British Georgian Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Bangles
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Drop Earrings
Silver
Antique 1830s British Georgian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Drop Earrings
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Gold
Antique Early 1800s French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1730s French Georgian Clip-on Earrings
Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Clamper Bracelets
Gilt Metal
Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British George III Brooches
Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Hoop Earrings
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian More Necklaces
Citrine, Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century British George III Band Rings
Rose Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Drop Earrings
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century British George III Cluster Rings
Garnet, Rose Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian More Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Three-Stone Rings
Garnet, Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Brooches
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian More Necklaces
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique 1760s British Georgian Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Pearl, 15k Gold
Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Aquamarine, Other
Antique Early 1800s Unknown Georgian Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Antique 1750s Georgian Brooches
Gold, 15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Stud Earrings
Other, Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Drop Necklaces
9k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Drop Earrings
9k Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling 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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