Black Dot Georgian Paste
Antique 1830s British Georgian Brooches
Silver, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Brooches
Silver
English Dangle Earrings
Antique 19th Century Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique 19th Century American Georgian Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Tourmaline, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique 1820s British George III Dangle Earrings
Other, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Brooches
Gold, Silver
Antique 1810s French Georgian Brooches
Quartz, Silver, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold
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Coral, Silver
Antique 1850s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s Link Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Rings
Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Antique 1780s Georgian Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gol...
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1770s Portuguese Georgian Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Antique 1840s British Early Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Peridot, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Diamond, Star Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique 1840s British Georgian Cluster Rings
15k Gold
Antique 1830s British Georgian Drop Earrings
18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Drop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1800s Portuguese Georgian Cocktail Rings
18k Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Portuguese George III Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique 1790s French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Drop Earrings
15k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Cluster Rings
9k Gold, Silver
Antique 1770s French Georgian Drop Necklaces
Chrysoberyl, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Brooches
Silver
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Choker Necklaces
Gold, Silver
Antique Late 18th Century French Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Base Metal, Enamel
Antique 1820s British George IV Drop Earrings
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
15k Gold
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Dangle Earrings
9k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Brooches
9k Gold, Silver
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Georgian Stud Earrings
Other, Gold, Silver
Antique 19th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Sterling Silver
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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.
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