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.
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Jade, Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
1780s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 9k Gold
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver Plate
21st Century and Contemporary English Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1880s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver Plate
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver Plate, Copper
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Enamel, Gilt Metal
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Irish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 1800s Czech Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gilt Metal
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, 10k Gold, White Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, 18k Gold
Mid-18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Gold
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pinchbeck
18th Century Irish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Scottish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
Early 1800s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Sterling Silver
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Gilt Metal
1790s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, Pearl, 18k Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Sterling Silver
1830s Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1790s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1810s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chalcedony, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Malachite, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone, 18k...
1810s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Sterling Silver
1770s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
1810s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Mixed Metal
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 18k Gold
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold





