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.
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
1830s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Mixed Metal
1850s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Gold
Early 19th Century German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Malachite, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
1820s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
2010s Thai Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Other, Sterling Silver
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, 10k Gold
1770s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Yellow Gold
1890s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond
1820s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Natural Pearl, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Yellow Gold
1790s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Quartz, Gold
1780s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver
1820s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, Silver
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
10k Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s French Antique Georgian Jewelry
18k Gold
1830s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1750s English Antique Georgian Jewelry
Early 19th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Cut Steel
1750s Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
1820s German Antique Georgian Jewelry
Onyx, Berlin Iron
Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Georgian Jewelry
Chrysoberyl, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold
20th Century Portuguese Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, White Gold
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
2010s American Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Citrine, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Gilt Metal
1770s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Gold, 9k Gold, Silver
19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Garnet, Pearl, Rose Gold
Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Jewelry
Cultured Pearl, Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Copper, Enamel
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-18th Century British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Sterling Silver
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1780s Antique Georgian Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...
Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Crystal, 15k Gold, Enamel
18th Century Antique Georgian Jewelry
Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
1820s British Antique Georgian Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold
Early 19th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Jewelry
Silver