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 Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond
Early 1800s Polish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Mixed Metal
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel
1810s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold
1920s Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Brown Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Zambian Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Carnelian, Base Metal
Early 1800s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1770s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, 9k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2010s British Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century European Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
1910s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold
Early 1800s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1810s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1830s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
1790s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, Enamel
18th Century Spanish Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, Silver
1790s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Late 18th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
10k Gold
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Silver
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Gold, Base Metal
Early 19th Century French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 9k Gold, Silver
1830s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1830s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
1790s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, Pearl, Gold
1820s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
1840s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Coral, 18k Gold
1790s European Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1790s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Onyx
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, Gold
1920s Vintage Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1890s Antique Georgian Jewelry
14k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, Gold, 9k Gold





