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.
1830s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Berlin Iron
18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
Mid-18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pyrite, 10k Gold
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold, Rose Gold
18th Century American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 22k Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
1790s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1820s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chalcedony, Silver
1790s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Brass, Bronze
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gold, Gilt Metal
1860s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, Gold, 15k Gold
1820s Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Quartz, Citrine, Silver
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 10k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
1790s Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold
1750s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
17th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Jewelry
Coral, Gold, 10k Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1810s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Early 19th Century German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Berlin Iron
18th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
20th Century North American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1970s French Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Late 17th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold
1780s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1780s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1810s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Onyx, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1930s French Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century European Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 9k Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1730s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Enamel
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1760s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold
Early 1800s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
1810s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
1930s European Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
15k Gold
Early 19th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
1750s American Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
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