Magnificent Georgian Low-Karat Gold Amethyst-Paste Bracelet, Handmade, c. 1800
Located in Northampton, MA
This exquisite and authentic Georgian-era bracelet is a rare survivor from the late 18th to early 19th century, crafted entirely by hand in low-karat gold and set with twenty-one bea...
Amethyst, Gold
Antique Georgian Pair of Peacock Clasp Bracelet Necklace Pinchbeck Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant pair of clasps are designed as peacocks with their fan. The peacocks are made out of Pinchbeck and mounted in metal clasps with a rose gold gilding. The peacocks's fans ...
Pinchbeck
Antique Georgian Blue Paste Bracelet Silver, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster , GB
An exquisite Antique Georgian bracelet made up of ornate, solid Silver links decorated with four large blue Paste Stones and an array of glistening white Pastes.
Silver
Unavailable
W 0.6 in L 9.06 in
Georgian White Paste Foiled Bracelet Oval Graduated Clusters, English circa 1810
Located in London, GB
A rare late George III white paste bracelet with graduated oval clusters set in silver and backed in gold, all brightly foiled.
Other, Silver, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Pinchbeck Necklace with Paste-Set Padlock Clasp; Bracelet Available
Located in New York, NY
An antique pinchbeck necklace of interlocking oval and circular ringed links with half-ball spacers, completed by a heart-shaped padlock clasp decorated with emerald, ruby, and white...
Pinchbeck
Unusual Early Paste Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Early Paste Bracelet with a unique mechanism for entry. The central motif is set with red green and clear pastes on silver topped 14k gold. The wire bangle is set in gold fil...
14k Gold, Gold-filled, Sterling Silver
Antique Georgian Pearl Amethyst Paste Bracelet, circa 1800
Located in Lancaster, Lancashire
This fabulous Antique Georgian bracelet is Circa 1800. Four strands of Pearls which lead to a fabulous large Georgian clasp.
Natural Pearl, Sterling Silver
Regency Era Paste Gilded Metal Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
C.1810 Regency era elaborate and oversized gilded metal bracelet with 'amethyst' paste and 'citrine' paste openback stones and intricate leaf design, adjustable original clasp, excel...
Gilt Metal
Art Deco Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Collar Necklace
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Art Deco Akoya Pearl diamond platinum choker collar necklace, circa 1930s. The Art Deco Akoya Pearl Diamond Platinum Choker Necklace, crafted in the 1930s, epitomizes the elegance a...
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Edwardian Old Cut Diamond Foliate Scroll Tiara in Silver and Gold
Located in London, England
A truly elegant Edwardian old cut diamond tiara set in silver and gold, circa 1910. This beautifully handcrafted tiara is composed of a number of elegant foliate scroll motifs, com...
Diamond, Gold, Silver
Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Dragonfly Brooch
By Fred Leighton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Enveloped in a sea of 60.26 carats of fancy vivid yellow diamonds is this tour de force of jewelry craftsmanship from the collaboration of jewelry legends Fred Leighton and Carvin Fr...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage turquoise beaded silk sheer floral layered wedding slip dress gown M L
Located in Milano, Lombardia
LOVE LALI VINTAGE A breathtaking vintage gown. I would estimate this to be from around the late 90's. It has a pale blue lining which is overlayed with a sheer turquoise layer that ...
Important Certified Natural Jade Diamond Drop Pendant, Imperial Green Color
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. BEST O...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Necklace natural 25ctw. Amethyst Pearls 850 Gilt Silver/ 43cm/16.5 gr
Located in SE
Early XX cent. beautiful arrangement of 14 oval cut of natural Amethyst stones and 21 Seed Pearls framed into chained clusters of solid Gilt Silver. Hallmarks on C-lock part 850, un...
Amethyst, Pearl, Silver, Gold
Georgian Diamond Brooch, circa 1770
Located in London, GB
Georgian diamond brooch/pendant. Centrally set with one cushion shape old mine diamond in a closed back cutdown setting with a weight of 1.10 carats, further highlighted by nine roun...
Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Berlin, BE
'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...
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 French in origin, with bow drop center pen...
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Art Deco 3.60 Ct Diamond Natural Pearl Rare Bangle 18 Kt
Located in Napoli, IT
This outstanding Art Deco bangle is 1925 circa Marvellous timeless design in a combination of natural cultured sea Pearl & Diamond for a sensual visual effect Totally hand crafte...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Tiara with Diamond Star - c.1890
Located in London, GB
We are exceptionally delighted to offer this spectacular Victorian diamond star tiara made c.1890. The tiara will come in a fully fitted presentation case as photographed. Upon pond...
Diamond, Gold
Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely Georgian Paste Earrings from the early 19th Century of foiled crysolite quartz and citrine. Articulated pendant drop with smaller fancy cut stones around central square cut st...
Quartz, Citrine, Silver
$968Sale Price|20% Off
W 2.65 in D 0.8 in L 2.65 in
Antique Art Deco Belais 14K Gold Front Enamel Rouge Compact 1920–1935
Located in New York, NY
A Charming Glimpse into Early 20th-Century Beauty and Craftsmanship Step back in time with this Antique Art Deco Rouge Compact, marked “Belais 14K White Gold Front”, showcasing a st...
Gilt Metal, Enamel, 14k Gold
Jadeite Jade Bracelet Emerald Green, Stretch, Certified, 8 Inches
By Augusten Burroughs
Located in Northampton, MA
This beaded stretch bracelet features 43 incredibly rich emerald green, highly translucent natural and untreated jadeite jade beads that average 5mm in size, a pair of high-quality s...
Jade, 18k Gold
Antique Belle Époque Hairpin Hair Ornament Silver Paste 1900
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautifully designed sturdy silver Belle Époque hairpin has a very good hold and is capable to keep swept up hair in place by itself. The delicate wavy ornament with a double ro...
Silver
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.