Georgian Crowned Heart Ring
Antique 1780s European Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Georgian Bridal Rings
Garnet, 10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Dutch Georgian Solitaire Rings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1820s European Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s British Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
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Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1840s British Victorian More Rings
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Antique 1810s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
Antique 1890s English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
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Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings
Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, 9k Gold, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
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Antique Early 17th Century English Renaissance Solitaire Rings
Garnet, 22k Gold, Enamel
Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches
Silver, Gold
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Fashion Rings
Garnet, Natural Pearl, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 1820s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 15k Gold, Silver
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Antique 1740s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1790s Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century German Georgian Engagement Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1800s Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1780s British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century American Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
Citrine, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1750s Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Mixed Metal
Early 20th Century Engagement Rings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Antique 1740s English Georgian More Rings
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A Close Look at 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.
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.