Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
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.
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1780s European Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Coral, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Opal, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Guatemalan Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Jade
2010s Italian Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century French Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Diamond, Gold
2010s Italian Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Early 20th Century Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Silver, Enamel
18th Century Russian Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
1890s British Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century French Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Crystal, Gilt Metal
19th Century Chinese Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
1780s French Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Crystal, Gold
1940s Italian Vintage Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Coral
1740s British Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
1740s British Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
1740s British Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
1740s British Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Jade
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Agate, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Figurines and Sculptures
Coral, 18k Gold