Jewelry from the Georgian Period is quite rare. Most Georgian antique jewelry we find today has been taken apart or modified to reflect the trends that were happening during the time. Most surviving jewelry from this period is handmade, typically with 18K gold and silver. Because gold was so expensive during the Georgian period, most diamonds were set in silver that was backed with gold in order to protect the silver from tarnishing over time. One distinguishing factor of the Georgian Period is the shape of the stones used. Jewelry was made to suit the stones that were available, and stones were never cut specifically for a piece of jewelry. It’s typical for a piece of Georgian jewelry to have many different sizes and shapes of stones within a single piece. The cutting techniques we have today were not available in those times, and it was common for jewelers to back the stones in foil to bring out the sparkle that we’re so used to seeing today. Rose cut and table cut diamonds were very commonly used, as well as sapphires, garnets, precious topaz, and amethysts. Many Georgian rings also include floral, bow, or scrolling motifs.
Georgian Jewelry
The Harper: Antique Cameo Ring set with Pearls
$2,195.00
$2,195.00
A Natural Pearl and Old Mine Cut Diamond Stick Pin
$1,275.00
$1,275.00
The Logan: Antique Georgian Rose Cut Diamond Ring
$4,675.00
$4,675.00
The Manchester: Enamel Star Ring With Old Mine Cut Diamond
$1,475.00
$1,475.00
The Brescia: Rose Gold Ring set with Onyx Intaglio
$895.00
$895.00
The Caseros: Moi Et Toi Opal Ring set with Rose Cut Diamonds
$275.00
$275.00
The Aisling: Victorian Rose Gold Moi Et Toi Ring
$225.00
$225.00
The Kensington: Victorian Chalcedony Navette Ring
$650.00
$650.00
The Baywood: Antique Rose Gold Egyptian Revival Brooch Pendant
$895.00
$895.00
The Baldwin: Antique Coral Grapes Brooch Pendant
$985.00
$985.00
The Pasadena: Victorian Moss Agate Navette Ring
$695.00
$695.00
The Jefferson: Architects 18 Karat Yellow Gold Mechanical Pencil
$1,575.00
$1,575.00
The Monet: Antique Rose Cut Diamond Ring in White Gold
$1,395.00
$1,395.00
