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Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood Okehampton Street, Exeter. EX4 1DU Tel: 01392 413100
www.bhandl.co.uk
earnes Hampton & Littlewood auction jewellery items of many eras to include Roman, Georgian, Victorian and Art Deco. Georgian jewellery is beautifully
distinctive and particularly sought after at auction today. The Georgian era is a period in British history from 1714 to 1830-37 and named after the Hanoverian Kings George I, II, III and IV. The definition of the Georgian era is often extended to include the short reign of William IV (1830-37). If you are looking to purchase authentic Georgian jewellery at auction, the following will help to confirm what to look out for. Authentic Georgian jewellery will not usually display gold assay markings, although this is not a guarantee. Jewellers within this period handcrafted all their jewellery and common metal works included ‘repousse’ and ‘cannetille’. Repousse involved hammering metal into intricate designs. Cannetille is a technique used mostly in the early 19th century and resembled embroidery-inspired filigree which gave a delicate and detailed look. Often Georgian jewellery used gemstones with closed back settings which included foil backings from underneath the stone to enhance their colour and scintillation. Gemstone cutting styles that should also be noted: Rose cut: domed faceted top. Old Mine cut: round square shape, similar to today’s modern
round brilliant-cut. Cabochon cut: rounded top and flat bottom. Briolette cut: faceted teardrop shape. Memorial or hair jewellery was created in the Georgian period to commemorate departed loved ones and became very popular during the Georgian period. Ribbons and/or bows would also be included. Riviere necklaces were beautiful and fashionable creations composed of individually-set gemstones (usually graduated) and most often within a ‘cut- down-collet’ setting. These statement pieces remain popular today. A fun and quirky creation within the
Georgian period included ‘En Tremblant’ settings. These designs attached jewellery parts to a trembler to create movement. Often found on brooches. Parure jewellery was very ‘en vogue’ in the
Georgian period. Suites of matching jewellery included convertible pieces. Brooches could
be converted to pendants for example, necklaces could separate into bracelets. Many parure jewellery suites were unfortunately separated over the years. An intact suite is rare. Georgian jewellery is particularly collectable at auction
today, especially if the condition is good to excellent. For further details please call 01392 413100.
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