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Georgian Signet Rings

GEORGIAN STYLE

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.

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Style: Georgian
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Oval Bloodstone Signet Ring
Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Oval Bloodstone Signet Ring

Antique Georgian 18K Yellow Gold Oval Bloodstone Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Antique Georgian 18K yellow gold oval bloodstone signet ring 19th Century A classic, elegant Georgian oval bloodstone and 18K yellow gold signet ring. Timeless. heirloom quality. Bl...

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19th Century English Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 19th Century Georgian Style Cabochon Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Antique 19th Century Georgian Style Cabochon Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Antique 19th Century Georgian Style Cabochon Garnet 14K Yellow Gold Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Fine antique Georgian style oval cabochon garnet 14K yellow gold signet ring with gold rope twist halo detail 19th Century Beautiful antique oval garnet signet ring with a lovely, u...

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19th Century Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Signet Ring, Medusa, 1800s
Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Signet Ring, Medusa, 1800s

Georgian 14K Yellow Gold Onyx Intaglio Signet Ring, Medusa, 1800s

Located in New York, NY

Impressive Georgian period 14K yellow gold onyx intaglio signet ring depicting Medusa with coiled snakes. Early 19th Century The story of Medusa is one of the best known in Greek myt...

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19th Century English Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century
Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century

Antique Georgian Style Bloodstone Intaglio Rose Gold Signet Ring, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Classic Georgian style antique bloodstone intaglio and 9K rose gold signet ring. Late 19th Century The bloodstone intaglio of interconnected symbols and the letter W or M, depending ...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Rose Gold

14KT Gold & Carved Bloodstone Armorial Crest Ring of the Andrews Family, 18th c
14KT Gold & Carved Bloodstone Armorial Crest Ring of the Andrews Family, 18th c

14KT Gold & Carved Bloodstone Armorial Crest Ring of the Andrews Family, 18th c

Located in valatie, NY

14KT Yellow Gold and Georgian Carved Bloodstone Armorial Crest Ring of the Andrews Family. All the attributes of the carving: "Give and Forgive," the three fleur-de-lis on the shiel...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Jasper, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Antique Georgian Sun in Splendor Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring
Large Antique Georgian Sun in Splendor Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring

Large Antique Georgian Sun in Splendor Carnelian Intaglio 14K Gold Signet Ring

Located in New York, NY

Fine large antique 14K yellow gold and carnelian Sun in Splendour intaglio Georgian signet ring Early 19th Century Superbly carved oval carnelian intaglio of an ornate heraldic crest with a central shield shaped coat of arms depicting a human face environed in rays of the sun, termed Sun in Splendour, surrounded by scrolled foliate mantling and topped by a crest of a nude crowned female figure raising her right hand in which she holds a Sun in Splendour. Substantial 14K yellow gold setting with stylized sea...

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19th Century English Antique Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 14k Gold

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring
Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring

Extraordinary 18th-Century Steel, Gold & Silver Learned Man’s Signet Ring

Located in Northampton, MA

A masterpiece of early European craftsmanship, this spectacular 18th-century mixed-metal signet ring represents the rarest category of men’s jewelry: a fully engraved learned man’s s...

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Mid-18th Century Unknown Antique Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

Georgian Foiled-Back Rock Crystal Ring Size 9.5 Sterling
Georgian Foiled-Back Rock Crystal Ring Size 9.5 Sterling

Georgian Foiled-Back Rock Crystal Ring Size 9.5 Sterling

Located in Northampton, MA

A luminous and dramatically scaled Georgian foiled-back rock crystal, glowing with warm golden light, crowns this extraordinary ring—an elegant marriage of authentic 18th-century cra...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Quartz, Rock Crystal, Sterling Silver

Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9
Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9

Authentic Georgian 18K Gold & Paste Citrine Ring — Rare Large-Scale Size 9

Located in Northampton, MA

An exceptionally beautiful Georgian-era ring (circa 1780–1820), crafted in rich 18k gold and set with its original hand-faceted paste “citrine” of remarkable brilliance. This is a mu...

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Late 18th Century Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Citrine, 18k Gold

Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain
Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain

Antique 18th Century 18K Gold Ring Miniature Grisaille Portrait on Porcelain

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This substantial ring was created in the 3rd quarter of the 18th century out of solid 18K yellow gold. The ring is set with a three quarter portrait of a gentleman wearing an elegant...

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1760s French Antique Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Berlin Iron Signet Ring with Cast of Faithful Dog and Band of Laurel Leaves
Berlin Iron Signet Ring with Cast of Faithful Dog and Band of Laurel Leaves

Berlin Iron Signet Ring with Cast of Faithful Dog and Band of Laurel Leaves

Located in Baltimore, MD

Historic signet ring of Berlin iron, engraved with the symbol of fidelity and loyalty, a loyal dog lifting his paw and looking upwards at his human. The band is carved of laurel lea...

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1830s German Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Berlin Iron

Georgian 18k Gold and Silver Large Oval Carnelian Signet Ring, UK
Georgian 18k Gold and Silver Large Oval Carnelian Signet Ring, UK

Georgian 18k Gold and Silver Large Oval Carnelian Signet Ring, UK

Located in Firenze, IT

In silver and yellow gold with large, oval carnelian seal engraved with a heraldic crest. Top size 31mm x 25mm Size 9 Weight:32.71gr

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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver

Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring
Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring

Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring

Located in Venice, CA

This 18k gold ring features an intaglio attributed to James Tassie, circa 1760-1780. The deep, red cast glass intaglio is embossed with an image of Hercules and Omphale, standing in ...

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18th Century Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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18k Gold

Late Georgian Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Memorial Ring
Late Georgian Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Memorial Ring

Late Georgian Onyx and 9 Carat Gold Memorial Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The Onyx stone is set within the 9ct gold band. Fully hallmarked Birmingham 1830. The back of the face on this ring is engraved with "Rev T Barnaby died 1 Feb 1830 aged 68". Ring Si...

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1830s British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Onyx, Gold

Georgian 15ct Gold Sard Intaglio Ring of Athene, Late 18th Century
Georgian 15ct Gold Sard Intaglio Ring of Athene, Late 18th Century

Georgian 15ct Gold Sard Intaglio Ring of Athene, Late 18th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Sard intaglio of Athene holding Nike. The “large” intaglio is set in 15 ct gold ca 1820. Measurement of bezel:19 x 17 mm Size 7

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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Gold

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork
Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork

Antique Georgian Mourning Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, Blue Enamel and Hairwork

Located in NEWARK, GB

This beautiful antique Georgian era, late 18th century mourning ring is truly a beautifully crafted piece. It features a beautiful large oval face housing a lock of plaited dark blo...

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18th Century British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Locket Mourning 18 KT Ring
Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Locket Mourning 18 KT Ring

Georgian Diamond Black Enamel Locket Mourning 18 KT Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

An antique Georgian period Diamond and Black enamel mourning ring in 18 Kt yellow gold, set with an old cut Diamond in a border of black enamel, the engraved shoulders decorated with...

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1820s British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel

Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, Italy, Circa 1790s
Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, Italy, Circa 1790s

Georgian 18k Yellow Gold Hardstone Cameo Ring, Italy, Circa 1790s

Located in Firenze, IT

The ring consists of a hard stone cameo dated to the 18th – 19th century, which is set in a yellow gold setting. The cameo features a profile portrait of a man, whose distinctive fac...

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1790s Italian Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia
Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia

Antique 18th century 15 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Tassie Purple Glass Melancholia

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This ring was created around 1800-1810. It is made out of 15 karat yellow gold. The ring is finely engraved with scrollwork, leaves and flowers. The large oval purple glass cast of ...

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1790s English Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Memorial Gold Ring
Antique Georgian Memorial Gold Ring

Antique Georgian Memorial Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1780 - 1810 Yellow Gold Memorial Ring, most likely British and testing as 15k, the top measures 5/8 X 5/7 inch, fine Granulation work surrounding the bezel, original domed Gl...

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Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Gold, 15k Gold

Eighteenth Century Gilt Metal Agate Gryllos Cameo Signet Ring, Italy
Eighteenth Century Gilt Metal Agate Gryllos Cameo Signet Ring, Italy

Eighteenth Century Gilt Metal Agate Gryllos Cameo Signet Ring, Italy

Located in Firenze, IT

The cameo depicts four conjoined heads that take the name of gryllos, which means the union of two or more heads of human and animal origin, often with mythological associations and ...

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1790s Italian Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Agate, Gilt Metal

XVIIIc c1768 22K Gold, Old Cut Diamond Memento Mori Ring in memory of WM Rudd.
XVIIIc c1768 22K Gold, Old Cut Diamond Memento Mori Ring in memory of WM Rudd.

XVIIIc c1768 22K Gold, Old Cut Diamond Memento Mori Ring in memory of WM Rudd.

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

Mourning Jewellery has a long & fascinating history, going back to as far as Middle Ages, nowadays these pieces are exceptionally rare, unrivalled in value & highly collectable This enchanting Georgian Memento Mori Ring...

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18th Century English Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Diamond, 22k Gold

Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring
Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring

Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1820s Sterling Silver Crest, Intaglio Seal Ring, the top measures 1 1/4 X 1 inch, nice deep carvings in the Carnelian stone with initials in the center Crest flanked on either ...

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1820s Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Carnelian, Silver

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring
Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval carnelian measuring 20 x 17mm, seal engraved with the head of Zeus Ammon, depicted in profile with ram’s horn, ...

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Early 1800s English Antique Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian

Late 18th Century Gold and Smokey Quartz Family Crest Ring
Late 18th Century Gold and Smokey Quartz Family Crest Ring

Late 18th Century Gold and Smokey Quartz Family Crest Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

The oval panel carved with a the arms of the BATEMAN family of Middleton Hall and Lomberdale Hall, Youlgreave Derbyshire, to a curved gold surmount ring. Size : 7 The arms of the B...

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1780s British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Quartz, Gold

Georgian 18K Gold Blue Enamel Cross Diamond Pearl Ring, Circa 1790
Georgian 18K Gold Blue Enamel Cross Diamond Pearl Ring, Circa 1790

Georgian 18K Gold Blue Enamel Cross Diamond Pearl Ring, Circa 1790

Located in Napoli, IT

Past Treasure This quite outstanding antique ring is genuine Georgian period, 1790/1800 ca Marvellous large Marquee shaped with a very flat profile when worn It displays the skilful ...

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Late 18th Century European Antique Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Enamel

Georgian Garnet Seal Ring, c.1800s
Georgian Garnet Seal Ring, c.1800s

Georgian Garnet Seal Ring, c.1800s

Located in London, GB

A true piece of history, this extraordinary ring dates back to the early 1800s in the Georgian period. Sat atop the ring a seal of garnet features the imprint of a lady. The imprint ...

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Early 1800s British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin
Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin

Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin

Located in Braintree, GB

A Victorian 12ct gold ring set with an 18th-century intaglio carved in rich amber-toned agate. The oval intaglio depicts a classical male profile typical of Georgianera seal engraving from the 1700s, displaying crisp surviving detail around the hair, brow and jawline. The later Victorian shank frames the stone securely, creating a striking contrast between the warm gold and the deep two-tone agate. A strong collectors piece for those interested in antique intaglio rings, Georgian seal carvings, and Victorian gold...

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1790s British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring
Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Georgian Carnelian Intaglio Gold Signet Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian carnelian intaglio ring, the oval cornelian measuring 21 x 18mm, seal-engraved with a classic male head, bearded and in profile, in a yel...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Signet Rings

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Carnelian, Yellow Gold, Gold