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Georgian Vanity Items

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 18th Century Locket Pendant Silver Metal Oriental Seedpearls Stickpin
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This lovely tiny 18th century pendant Locket was crate out 14 katat gold. The outline of the little jewel is decorated with natural seed pearls, one pearl is currently missing but wi...
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1780s European Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Silver

Antique Georgian Buckle Banded Agate Against The Evil Eye Garnets Gilt metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
d This outstanding dress buckle uses the combination of flat cut garnets and banded agates chosen for their eye resemblance. Agates cut this way have been used in jewellery since ant...
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1830s English Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Agate, Garnet, Gilt Metal

Antique Georgian Quizzing Glass Pendant 15 Karat Yellow Gold Glass
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful quizzing glass was the much needed and treasured accessory of an elegant Georgian personality. The quizzing glass has been handcrafted out of 15 karat gold in 1825 ca....
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1820s English Antique Georgian Vanity Items

Antique Georgian Landscape Agate Claspfor Bracelet or Necklace 9 Karat Gold
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Georgian clasp is set with a landscape agate mounted in 9 karat gold. The clasp can be used for a bracelet or a necklace with up to 11 rows...
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1780s English Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Agate, Gold, 9k Gold

Antique Hair Pins Hair Ornaments Facetted Chalcedony Silver Gilt Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These unusual hair ornaments come as a set of four haipins with two prongs each and two pins with one prong each connected by a silver chain. All the pins are mounted with natural colour facetted...
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1820s European Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Chalcedony, Silver

Antique 18th Century Button Cameo of a Young Man Shell Carving Silver
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This rare button features a shell cameo of a young man carved in antique manner. The cameo is mounted in a silver button.
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1780s European Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Silver

Amythest and Gold Sulphide Scent Bottle on Stand
Located in Riverdale, NY
Amythest and 18k Tri Color Gold Sulphide Cameo Scent Bottle on Stand, early 19th Century, possibly by Baccarat. A custom made period stand in sterling allows the bottle to be display...
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1820s French Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Engraved Sterling Silver Sash Belt Buckle, 1825
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This silver rectangular curved sash buckle is made in early nineteenth century, Georgian era. The central pillar is hinged with a two-prong, which is flanked by an openwork heart-sha...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Silver, Sterling Silver

18th Century Enamel Bonbonnière Form Of Love Birds Museum Piece Patch Box Snuff
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Enamel on Copper Bonbonnière, Patch Box or Snuff Box in the form of Love Birds. The extraordinary bird form box is from the collection of the Indianapolis M...
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18th Century British Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Enamel, Copper

18th Century Enamel Bonbonnière Form of Love Birds Museum Piece Patch Box Snuff
Located in New York, NY
This is a Museum Quality Enamel on Copper Bonbonnière, Patch Box or Snuff Box in the form of Love Birds. The extraordinary bird form box is from the collection of the Indianapolis M...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Enamel, Copper

Rare Matthew Linwood Gilt Georgian English Sterling Silver Seashell Form Box
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare antique English Georgian sterling silver box. In the rare figural form of a snail shell or seashell. The interior of the box is gilt. It was made by Matthew Linwood...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Sterling Silver

Georgian Silver Gold Rose Cut Table Cut Diamond Floral Hair Pin
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing Georgian hair pin. The piece features rose cut and table cut diamonds. The floral detail is crafted in silver and is gold plated. The rest part is made of base m...
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19th Century Antique Georgian Vanity Items

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Diamond, Gold, Silver, Base Metal

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