Georgian Models and Miniatures
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.
1960s English Vintage Georgian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Gilt Metal
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Georgian Models and Miniatures
Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century German Georgian Models and Miniatures
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Georgian Models and Miniatures
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 1800s French Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Mid-20th Century Unknown Georgian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1850s French Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
1930s North American Vintage Georgian Models and Miniatures
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s European Vintage Georgian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1820s English Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Turquoise, Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Models and Miniatures
Onyx
20th Century American Georgian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1950s English Vintage Georgian Models and Miniatures
Sterling Silver
1750s German Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
15k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Gold
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
18k Gold
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Georgian Models and Miniatures
15k Gold
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