Georgian era (1714 - 1837)
historical background
Era spanning rule of
George I (1714 - 1727)
George II (1727 - 1760)
George III (1760 - 1820)
Regency (1811 - 1820)
George IV (1820 - 1830)
William IV (1830 - 1837)
Coincides with the Great Enlightenment, New World colonies, American Revolution (1775-83), French Revolution (1789-99), Napoleon I (1801-15)
Materials & Techniques
Mostly handmade, old mine & rose cut stones, cut down/collet settings, silver topped gold, hallmarks are rare, filigree, cannetille, foiled backs enhance color of both genuine gems and paste (leaded glass) versions, cut steel, Berlin Iron (c. 1813), “en tremblant” settings, portrait miniatures (incl. Lover’s Eyes), cameos, micromosaic
themes & MOTIFS
Neoclassicism, Naturalism,
must haves
girandole earrings, rivière necklace,
