Georgian Redux
What’s old is new again
One of the most coveted historical styles influencing today’s heirlooms is Georgian, a period from the early 1700s to about 1837. Cue Kings and Queens, hair jewelry, rose cut diamonds, candlelight, and ornate metalwork. This era produced distinct, handcrafted jewelry with hammered gold and other metals haloing all sorts of gemstones. Georgian style resonates with collectors equally fascinated by history and craftsmanship. And these five designers take Georgian to the next level with pieces that bring centuries past into the current with newfangled sparkle. Think Bridgerton.
(Photo credit: @Jacquie Aiche)
Sophisticate
Jade Trau, a New York-based designer and fifth-generation diamantaire, has a knack for creating delicate jewels with a modern vintage flair. This contemporary yet throw-back tennis necklace with round diamonds surrounded by gold is a clever nod to Georgian style
18k gold and diamond “Sophisticate Riviera Necklace,” $11,000 at Jade Trau
Sophia
While designer Jacquie Aiche centers her collections around minerals and crystals, she’s a free spirit also creating diamond and gold layering pieces. Her black rhodium accented pieces (like this ring) offer another layer for those looking for spirited adornments with an old-world aesthetic.
18k yellow gold, black rhodium, and diamond “Sophia” ring, $5,750 at Jacquie Aiche
#gypsetgirlgang
Jessica McCormack’s Gypset earrings have a cult following—loyals include Victoria Beckham and Rosie Huntington Whitley. They’re a signature style within her robust Georgian style collection you can easily mix with everyday pieces for a modern heirloom vibe.
18k white and yellow gold “Signature 0.20ct Diamond Gypset Hoop” earrings, $4,047 at Jessica McCormack
Fringe
Jenna Blake Jewelry’s Jenna Grosfeld is a vintage collector. Her love of the past shines through in these 5ct drop earrings with old mine cut diamonds that inspire you to collect anew.
Jenna Blake 18k yellow gold and diamond “Old Mine Cut Diamond Fringe” earrings, $14,800 at Marissa Collections
Rosalina
Single Stone offers luxurious jewelry with a timeless quality. This simple, stately necklace has a handcrafted pendant set with an Old European diamond. A piece that will last generations.
18k yellow gold and Old European cut diamond set in handcrafted oxidized silver pendant “Rosalina” necklace, $13,000 at Single Stone
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