Georgian Pendant Necklaces
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.
1790s French Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 1800s Czech Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Gold, Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
1770s European Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Platinum
Mid-19th Century American Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold
Mid-18th Century French Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
2010s American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
1780s Unknown Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
