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Georgian Cross

Georgian Sherry Colored Topaz Cross Pendant
Georgian Sherry Colored Topaz Cross Pendant

Georgian Sherry Colored Topaz Cross Pendant

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous Georgian topaz cross pendant. This cross is set throughout with faceted topaz in a sherry hue.

Category

Antique Early 1800s British George III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Topaz, 18k Gold

Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant
Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant

Georgian Golden Topaz and Amethyst Cross Brooch-Pendant

Located in London, GB

A Georgian golden topaz and amethyst cross brooch-pendant, the pendant in the form of a cross with a round faceted topaz centre, oval faceted amethyst arms and oval faceted topaz in ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Brooches

Materials

Amethyst, Topaz, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Georgian Cross For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate georgian cross for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect georgian cross among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic georgian cross over the years, but those made by Glorious Antique Jewelry Collection and Stephen Russell are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A georgian cross of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 9, is particularly popular. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and octagon cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a georgian cross for sale for women should be easy, but there are 35 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Georgian Cross?

On average, a georgian cross at 1stDibs sells for $4,645, while they’re typically $381 on the low end and $58,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.