Georgian Jewellery

Georgian Jewellery

A golden age for jewellery design, boasting intricate designs inspired by nature and classical mythology. The styles reflects the elegance and refinement of the 18th century with the use of diamonds, pastes and intricately worked Rococo settings.

Georgian jewellery is characterised by delicate and feminine designs with motifs inspired by nature, such as leaves and flowers. It was named after the four King Georges of England, and the era lasted from 1714 to 1837. Diamonds, pearls, and coloured stones such as topaz and amethyst were the most popular gemstones used in Georgian jewellery. The Rococo style dominated early Georgian jewellery design, while the later period was characterised by the classical style and the use of Greek and Roman motifs. Georgian jewellery reflects the elegance and refinement of the 18th century and is renowned for its intricate designs and meticulous craftsmanship. These pieces were often made with gold and platinum and featured clusters of precious stones, closed-
back settings in silver and gold, and sets of matching pieces known as parures.

The early Georgian jewellery designs were heavily influenced by the Ancien Régime's exuberant Rococo style, while the later period featured a newausterity characterised by a stronger stylisation of elements and the former colourfulness also diminished. Pieces of Georgian jewellery are hand-made works of art that are expertly crafted to be treasured for generations. They often used rose-cut and flat-cut stones with large facets that were often foiled to enhance their natural beauty. These pieces were reserved mainly for the aristocratic upper classes, with each piece individually crafted by a skilled
hand. The use of diamonds was prevalent, and elaborate fashions and hairstyles required similarly ornate and often huge pieces of jewellery. Other popular gemstones were garnets, emeralds, topaz, corals, pearls, turquoise, and various forms of agate. Georgian jewellery is still highly valued today for its history, elegance, and beauty.

Antique Italian Foiled Rock Crystal Ring

CHF 1,316.00

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Antique Enamelled Locket Ring

CHF 1,590.00

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Antique French Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant

CHF 751.00

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Antique French Rock Crystal Ring

CHF 987.00

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Antique Cannetille Gold Cross Pendant

CHF 2,083.00

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Rare French Political Legitimist Signet

CHF 2,467.00

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Antique Yellow Table Cut Diamond Ring

CHF 10,414.00

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Antique Balinese Ruby and Diamond Ring

CHF 4,001.00

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18th Century French Portrait Miniature Ring

CHF 2,631.00

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Saint-Esprit Dove Necklace

CHF 2,412.00

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Beltrami’ ‘The Death of Atala' Pendant

CHF 8,769.00

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Georgian ‘Gemma Stosch’ Intaglio Ring

CHF 3,837.00

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Antique Georgian Hairwork Bracelet

CHF 1,974.00

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Spanish Rococo ‘Lazo’ Pendant

CHF 3,563.00

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18th Century Diamond Girandole Pendant

CHF 3,727.00

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Georgian Ring with Renaissance Cameo

CHF 2,467.00

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Rare Georgian Diamond Crowned Heart Ring

CHF 4,385.00

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Georgian Ruby and Diamond Cluster

CHF 7,454.00

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Berlin Iron Signet Ring

CHF 2,028.00

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18th Century Shepherd Portrait Ring

CHF 2,028.00

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Georgian Hardstone Mask Cameo Ring

CHF 1,754.00

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French Agate and Diamond Cluster

CHF 3,837.00

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Italian Ruby and Diamond Cluster

CHF 2,850.00

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