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.
18th Century Silver Cross Pendant with Diamond & Emerald
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 18th Century Size: 9,5 x 5,1 cm Weight: 22,6 gr The cross-shaped pendant, attributable to the jewellery of the late eighteenth century, is characterized by a very refined s...
Emerald, Diamond, Silver
Late 18th Century Gold Venetian Tattle Necklace, 44cm, 6.9g, Italy
Located in Firenze, IT
Made of gold convex, engraved and chased cartouches plaques. Typical 18th century italian jewel from Venice, these necklace for their lightness made ...
Gold
$1,041Sale Price|20% Off
Georgian Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Absolutely superb example of Georgian cut steel. The way it sparkles and catches the light is just beautiful. This necklace sits perfectly flat and ...
Cut Steel
18K Snake Necklace with Enamelwork and Amethyst Paste Eyes, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
This intricately woven gold ouroboros necklace with enameled serpent biting its tail is Georgian, circa 1830. The polychromed enamel clasp was a later m...
Amethyst, 18k Gold
Trifari Alfred Philippe Regence Tremblant Necklace
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
Trifari Alfred Philippe Pave Regence Georgian Revival tremblant rose with garland pendant necklace of rhodium plated metal, and faceted crysta...
Rhodium, Base Metal
Georgian Paste and Gold Filled Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This necklace is absolutely gorgeous! The paste have a sunny orange glow to them and th necklace is gold filled. The settings are so ornate and have delicate detail. Length: 42cm S...
Gold-filled
7.53tcw 18K Emerald-Emerald Cut & Diamond Halo Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Take a peek at this stunning emerald and diamond halo pendant. The center stone carries 7.15-carats of pure natural emerald beauty! Displaying a desirable dark green color, and excel...
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Cut Diamond Bow Necklace Georgian Vintage In 15ct Gold
Located in London, GB
Rose Cut Diamond Bow Necklace Georgian Vintage In 15ct Gold 5.6ct of old rose cut diamonds set into a large bow, which is attached to a 15k gold chain. 129 rose cut diamonds total...
Diamond, 15k Gold
2.02ct 14K Emerald Georgian Styled 6-Prong Solitaire Pendant
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a natural emerald Georgian styled solitaire pendant in 14K yellow gold. This gorgeous solitaire pendant carries an earth-mined emerald in a prong setting. Fully faceted,...
Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,910Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.6 in L 1.11 in
18K Yellow Gold 23.35 ct Natural Octagon Amethyst Pendant Necklace
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Amethyst pendant in 18K Gold. It has a octagon cut gemstone that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent love and promises. It's an attractive jewelry piece that goes with every basic outfit and wedding too. PRODUCT DETAILS :- > Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold > Gemstone - Amethyst > Stone Weight - 23.35 ct > Stone pieces - 1 > Stone Size - 19 x 14 mm > Stone Shape - Octagon > Gross Weight - 7.83 Grams > Setting - Prong setting We can customize the Gold Gemstone Pendants according to your specification. Go to our Storefront Page...
Amethyst, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold Designer Emerald Pendant with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent lo...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Minimal Emerald Pendant with Diamond in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to represent love and p...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yianni Creations Pearl Fine Silver and Black Rhodium Round Pendant
Located in Astoria, NY
From Yianni Creations Hephestos Collection, this is a handmade artisan slide from fine silver 950 purity and plated with palladium to resist against elements. This pendant enhancer f...
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Natural Pearl, Palladium, Silver, Sterling Silv...
Emerald Floral Pendant in 18K White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Floral Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a oval cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to repre...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage Italian Chunky Link Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful vintage Italian chunky link necklace set in 18k yellow gold. The necklace is composed of exactly 93 gold chunky links, connected in the iconic brick link design. Becaus...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,301
W 0.5 in D 0.25 in L 26 in
'WW' poured glass, paste and paste pearl 'Loulou' pendant necklace, France, 2018
Located in Greyabbey, County Down
The rich and unusual mix of colours in the pendant/sautoir, with its deep sapphire and radiant turquoise, set off by the green and citrine, give it a richness and depth, a real beaut...
Gilt Metal
Augustine Green Glass Paste Camellia Necklace
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Augustine - (Made in France) Camellia necklace in green glass paste. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Length: from 44 cm to 49 cm Seller Reference...
Bulgari Tondo Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold and Steel Pendant Cord Necklace
18 Karat Gold Amethyst Pendant with Necklace
Located in Macau, MO
A natural amethyst and pink sapphire diamond pendant, centering a 7.8 carats pear-shaped amethyst, framed by brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.21 ct diamonds, 0.93 ct rubies and 0....
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat Gold Tubular Diamond Chain with Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This necklace features a 0.20 carats round diamond set in 14K yellow gold with a tubular 14K yellow gold chain. Made in USA.
Diamond, 14k Gold
2.17 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Drilled Through Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A classic solitaire necklace, showcasing a 2.17 carat radiant cut diamond. Salt & pepper quality but mainly salt, drilled and attached to an 18K yellow gold chain, 18 inches in leng...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bersoni 18K Yellow Gold Tubogas Choker Necklace, Italy, Late 20th
Located in Houston, TX
Bersoni tubogas style necklace in 18K yellow gold with a tongue insert closure. The necklace measures 19 inches in length and 1/2 inch wide. Necklace has very nice weight and lays ...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald Pear Shape and Diamond Pendant Necklace in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 14.29 ct. emerald pear shape with 1.10 ct. good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Length is 18".
Diamond, Emerald, White Gold
Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century, Georgian French Paste Necklace. Heavy sterling mounts set with pastes, quartz and gilt metal etched applications. Likely Frenc...
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Victorian Garnet Necklace 14 Karat Gold Link Dutch Bootjesketting 'Little Boats'
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a very rare and early Dutch Bootjesketting Georgian to Victorian richly decorated Garnet Necklace with 25 links in 12 -14 Karat Gold. Each link is set with a gorgeous oval faceted Red Garnet. The Garnets are a vivid deep red color - just stunning! The individual gold links are each beautifully adorned with very fine filigree work and micro beading to create an absolutely stunning early antique garnet necklace...
Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Vintage - 5.6ct Diamond Bow Necklace
Located in London, GB
Georgian Vintage - Diamond Bow Necklace 5.6ct of old rose cut diamonds set into a large bow, which is attached to a 15k gold chain. 129 rose cut diamo...
Diamond, 15k Gold
Antique Georgian 15k Gold Ouroboros Quizzing Glass Pendant, Snake
Located in NEWARK, GB
There is nothing not to love about this stunning antique, Georgian era ouroboros gold quizzing glass pendant! Usually worn around the neck on a...
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Silver and 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst Pendant
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Georgian Silver and 14K Yellow Gold Diamond and Amethyst Pendant. This gorgeous pendant is crafted in silver and a 14k yellow gold bale. The center holds a natural ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Paste Cross Pendant, Sterling Silver
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Georgian era paste Cross pendant. A sterling silver cross adorned with old cut 'diamond' paste set into a foiled closed back setting. The cross has had a large silver spring ring added making it perfect for adding to a neck mess or for a nice silver longuard...
Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Mourning Locket, Pendant
Located in NEWARK, GB
A gorgeous antique, late Georgian era mourning locket. It is a circular shaped locket with a similar style to a pocket watch, heavily chased and engra...
9k Gold, Gold Plate, Bronze
Georgian 18 Karat Gold Heart Shaped Locket Pendant with Snake Motif
Located in London, GB
An exceptional Georgian gold heart shaped locket pendant with snake motif and chain, featuring a repoussé foliate design heart locket hinged to memorial glass frame inside, surmounte...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Watch Key, Pendant, 18k Gold Plated
Located in NEWARK, GB
A charming antique, late Georgian era pocket watch key. A good sized key with an engraved closed centre and a heavily chased and engraved rim and bow / bale. It is a rich gold colo...
18k Gold, Gold Plate, Steel
Sold
W 2.25 in L 3.1 in
Georgian Mourning Locket Pendant, 9 Karat Gold, Blue Enamel and Pearl, Hairwork
Located in NEWARK, GB
An impeccable and important antique Georgian mourning locket. The beauty and craftsmanship of this piece are second to none and can only be f...
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Antique Georgian Amethyst 14 Karat Gold Necklace
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Thirty-one lilac coloured oval facetted amethysts are mounted in 14 karat gold open back settings. One amethyst is mounted as a clasp. The largest amethyst measures 1.2 x 1 cm. The ...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz & Cannatille Yellow Gold Cross / Brooch
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
High Carat approximately 20K Yellow Gold, Amazing Thread-Cannatille gold-wire work!, ca. 1830. Five of the gemstones are foil backed.
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Antique Georgian 9 Karat Gold Floral Garnet Necklace Bracelet Set
Located in New York, NY
A rare antique Georgian garnet floral suite set in 9 karat gold circa 1820. The garnets are set with closed backs, which often have foil placed...
Garnet, Gold, 9k Gold
Georgian Agate Rivière, circa 1820s
Located in New York, NY
Georgian Agate Rivière c.1820s Additional Information: Period: Georgian Model: Agate Rivière Year: 1820s Material: Georgian Agate and Yellow Gold Weight...
Agate, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
Georgian Almandine Garnet and Yellow Gold Necklace and Original Box
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This special Georgian necklace comes complete with original fitted box! The necklace features three swag style details with each holding a single hanging garnet. Each stone is set in...
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pink Topaz and Gold Pendant and Chain
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This stunning necklace has so much detail! The pink topaz is set in foiled back settings which shows off the colour and gorgeous reflective sparkle of the stone. Length: 16.5inches...
Topaz, Gold