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.
Antique Georgian French Paste Silver Cross Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the finest example of a French Provincial Wedding Cross I have seen. At its finest, antique paste jewelry was made treating pastes like...
Sterling Silver
Antique Late Georgian Garnet Flower Riviere Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A feminine and lively necklace, that although is over 200 years old is a current and youthful necklace for today. Foiled back red garnets create five pointed flowers with oval garnet...
Garnet, 18k Gold
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
French Modern Platinum Diamond Cross Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
Cross in platinum, dog head hallmark. This platinum cross is set with 6 modern brilliant- cut diamonds. Total weight of the diamonds : 1.01 carat approximately. Height : 17,6 mm, wid...
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Aquamarine Necklace Pearl Amethyst 16" Gold Filled
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aquamarine, Amethyst & Pearl Beaded Choker Necklace – Pastel Multi-Stone Jewelry by J Dauphin A luminous beaded choker by J Dauphin, combining aquamarine, amethyst, and white pe...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Labradorite, Pearl, Gold Plate, Gold-filled
Antique Bohemian Garnet And Silver Gilt Necklace Circa 1870's
Located in Firenze, IT
Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in silver gilt with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, Mea...
Garnet, Silver, Gilt Metal
$551
H 1.74 in W 1.19 in D 0.2 in L 16.93 in
Antique French Belle Époque Silver Pendant Necklace Markasites Coloured Paste
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Belle Époque necklace was created out of silver in France towards the end of the 19th century. The design of the pendant shows a smaller and a larger bow crowning a garland. The...
Silver
Georgian Victorian Almandine Garnets Gold Riviere Necklace
Located in Napoli, IT
Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian / Victorian period, 19th century, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 9 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, fiery and sparkly Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.) Very good condition keeping with age Georgian Garnet jewellery...
Garnet, 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
Bulgari Tondo Taurus Zodiac Sign Gold and Steel Pendant Cord Necklace
$1,303
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
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Cat Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, black rhodium plated sterling silver cat pendant and chain. Also available in 18 karat white go...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
$14,905
W 0.84 in L 18 in
Antique 396.09 Carat Amethyst and 14K Yellow Gold Riviere / Collarette Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 396.09 carat amethyst and 14 karat yellow gold riviere collarette necklace; part of our d...
Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
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...
Georgian Gem Set French Gold Fob Collection
Located in Stamford, CT
From France c. 1810, a magnificent of 18 Kt gold Georgian Fobs completely encrusted with granulation, roses and leaves come split ring attached. TWO OF T...
Amethyst, Malachite, Rock Crystal, Topaz, Opal, 18k Gold, Gold
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
Georgian Crowned Turquoise Set Pomander Censer Pendant
Located in Stamford, CT
Back in the Georgian era, this Censer Pomander was a necessary piece of jewelry to offer relief to the smells of the streets for men and women. I am quite sure you looked at it and thought Hmm what is that. The turquoise embedded pendant opens and lo inside is a ball that opens as well. Solid perfume...
Turquoise, Silver
Georgian Gold Flat Cut Garnet Forget-Me-Not Necklace
Located in Stamford, CT
Forget-me-nots drape the neck to light the day for the next owner of this perfect 15 Kt gold foiled garnet necklace dated c. 1820. At center gleams ...
Garnet, Gold, 15k Gold
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