Georgian Period
c.1720
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![Dresden Green Diamond. Metropolitan Museum of Art.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/dresden-green-diamond_2l-MMA-e1683155185598-150x150.jpg)
Jewelry History
- The Dresden Green (World’s Largest Green Diamond) First Reported in “The London Post Boy”.
Discoveries & Innovations
- Diamonds and Amethysts (1727) Discovered in Brazil (c.)
![Design for a Harpsicord for the Empress of Russia by Robert Adam.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ADAMS.jpg)
Discoveries & Innovations
- Robert Adam is Born (Dies 1792).
![A Brooch Set with Paste Gemstones.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Strasspaste.jpg)
Jewelry History
- Georges Frédéric Strass Becomes Famous for Paste Jewelry (c.)
General History
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is Born in Germany (Dies in 1832).
- Roman Vincent Jeuffroy is Born in France (Dies in 1826)
![Micro Mosaic Attributed to Raffaelli.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Raffaelli-150x150.jpg)
Jewelry History
- Giacomo Raffaelli is Born in Italy (Dies 1836).
![King George III of England](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/George3-150x150.jpg)
General History
- George III Becomes King of Britain.
![Paul Revere (1735-1818)](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Paul_Revere-150x150.jpg)
Jewelry History
- American Goldsmith Paul Revere Begins Making Jewelry (c.)
- Lava Cameos Carved in Italy for Tourists Visiting Pompeii Ruins.
![Edwardian Wedgwood and Diamond Necklace.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/edwardian-wedgewood-and-diamond-necklace_2_90-1-12152-150x150.jpg)
Jewelry History
- Josiah Wedgwood Introduces Fine Ceramic Known as Jasperware in Plaques with Relief Decoration Resembling Cameos, Mounted in Cut Steel, Manufactured by Matthew Boulton Beginning in 1773.
Discoveries & Innovations
- Die Stamping Machine Patented by John Pickering, Adapted for Inexpensive Jewelry in 1777.
![Louis XVI, King of France.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/LouisXVI-150x150.jpg)
General History
- Louis XVI Becomes King of France.
General History
- American Revolution Begins, Congress Adopts the Declaration of Independence, 1776.
![Arcot Diamonds Set in a Brooch.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Arcots-Brooch-150x150.jpg)
Jewelry History
- “Caesar’s Ruby” (Carved Rubellite Tourmaline) Presented to Catherine the Great of Russia.
- Azim-ud-Daula, the Nawab of Arcot Presents Queen Charlotte of Britain a Gift: Five Diamonds of which Two are the Arcots.
![Natural Burmese Jadeite Earrings.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/natural-burmese-jadeite-vintage-drop-earrings_2_20-1-10100-150x150.jpg)
Jewelry History
- Burmese Jadeite Imported into China.
![Platinum Nugget](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Platinum-nugget-150x150.jpg)
Discoveries & Innovations
- French scientist Antoine Laurent Lavoisier succeeds in melting platinum from its ore using pure oxygen.
Jewelry History
- Benedetto Pistrucci is Born (Dies 1854).
![Eye Miniature.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Eye_Miniature_2-150x150.jpg)
Jewelry History
- Eye Miniatures Popularized by Prince George of England.
- Nizam Ali Kahn of the Deccan Presents the Hastings Diamond as a Gift to King George III.
![Sugar Bowl Crafted by French Court Jeweler Janety in 1786.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Platinum_sugar_bowl_by_Janety-150x150.jpg)
Jewelry History
- Marc Étienne Janety, Goldsmith to Louis XVI of France, Crafts a Sugar Bowl Out of Platinum. <
![George Washington, Watercolor on Ivory, c.1777.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Geo_Washington-150x150.jpg)
General History
- George Washington, elected first President of the USA. He dies in 1799.
- French Revolution Begins, Ends 1799.
![Georgian Repousse Pink Topaz and Chrysoberyl Pendant.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/georgian-repousse-gemstone-pendant_1_90-1-3863-1-150x150.jpg)
Discoveries & Innovations
- Chrysoberyl identified as mineral species by German Geologist A.G. Werner.
- Brazilian Chrysoberyls in Portuguese Jewelry, Last Half of 18th Century.
Discoveries & Innovations
- Titanium Discovered by British Clergyman Wm. Gregor, Isolated 1910.
![Dodge, Nehemiah Maker's Mark](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/dodge_nehemiah1-150x150.png)
Jewelry History
- Seril Dodge of Providence, RI, Advertises Offering of Jewelry Items Made to Order, Sells Business to Half-Brother Nehemiah, 1796.
General History
- Napoleonic Wars Begin. They End in 1815.
![Thomas Jefferson.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Jefferson-150x150.jpg)
General History
- Thomas Jefferson Elected President of the USA.
- Jem Belcher Wins his National Boxing Title.
Discoveries & Innovations
- Alessandro Volta Invents the First Battery, the Volta Pile.
- Wollaston & Smithson Tennant Begin Collaboration, Create Commercial-Grade Platinum, they Discover Platinum Family of Metals: Palladium and Rhodium in 1802; Iridium and Osmium, 1803.
![Gas Blowpipe. From A Practical Treatise on the Use of the Blowpipe, 1827, by John Griffen.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Blowpipe.jpg)
Discoveries & Innovations
- Robert Hare of Philadelphia Invents Oxyhydrogen (‘Gas’) Blowpipe.
- Recognition of Tourmaline “Family”.
- Niobium Discovered by British Chemist Charles Hatchett.
![Hinsdale, E. & Co. Maker's Mark](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/taylor_and_hinsdale-150x150.png)
Jewelry History
- E. Hinsdale Establishes First American Factory for the Manufacture of Fine Jewelry in Newark, NJ.
![Napoleon Bonaparte Crowns Himself Emperor of France.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Napoleon_Great-150x150.jpg)
General History
- Napoleon Crowns Himself Emperor of France.
![Berlin Ironwork Necklace c.1820.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Berlin_Ironwork_Necklace-150x150.jpg)
Discoveries & Innovations
- The Regent Diamond is Set in Napoleon’s Ceremonial Sword which he Carried to his Coronation.
- Royal Ironworks of Berlin opens, jewelry production starts in 1806.
General History
- George III Declared Insane; Regency Period Begins in Britain.
General History
- 1812-1815 War Between Great Britain and the USA.
General History
- 1813-1815 Prussian War of Liberation Against Napoleon.
![Berlin Iron Brooch.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Berlin_Iron_Brooch.jpg)
Jewelry History
- Berlin Iron Jewelry Made in Germany as Patriotic Gesture During War of Liberation: “ich gab gold für Eisen” (I Gave Gold for Iron).
General History
- Kingdom of France (Bourbon Dynasty) Restored, Louis XVII Becomes King.
Jewelry History
- Fortunato Pio Castellani Established Workshop in Rome, Begins Study of Granulation in Ancient Goldwork in 1827.
Discoveries & Innovations
- The Gas Blowpipe by E.D. Clarke is Published.
General History
- George III of Great Britain dies, George IV becomes King.
Discoveries & Innovations
- Platinum Discovered in Russian Ural Mountains.
- Ancient Gold Work Discovered in Etruscan Excavations.
- Tourmalines Discovered in Maine, Mines Opened from 1822 (c.)
![Charles X of France.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Charles_X_of_France.jpg)
General History
- Charles X Becomes King of France.
Discoveries & Innovations
- Pin Making Machine for Straight Pins Patented in England by L.W. Wright, by J. Howe in the USA in 1832.
General History
- Andrew Jackson Elected President of the USA.
![Antique Opal Earrings.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Opal_Earrings_Antique-150x150.jpg)
Discoveries & Innovations
- Sir Walter Scott’s Anne of Geierstein is Published, Describing Opal as ‘Misfortune Stone’.
- French Hallmark for Doublé d’Or (Rolled Gold) Introduced by Paris Mint.
General History
- Louis-Philippe I becomes king of France.
- George IV of Great Britain dies, and William IV becomes King.
![Godey's Ladies Book.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Godeys-150x150.jpg)
Discoveries & Innovations
- Indian Rubber Elastic First Appears in Women’s Clothing.
- Godey’s Ladies Book First Published.
- Claw/Coronet Setting of the Middle Ages Revived.
![Georgian Emerald and Diamond Ring.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/georgian-emerald-and-diamond-ring-1_2_30-1-11761-150x150.jpg)
Discoveries & Innovations
- Emerald Discovered in the Ural Mountains, an Important Source of Emeralds in Europe in the 19th Century.
![Bailey and Co. Maker's Mark](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/bailey_and_co-150x150.png)
Jewelry History
- Bailey and Kitchen Opens Shop (Bailey, Banks & Biddle) in 1832.
Discoveries & Innovations
- Alexandrite Discovered in the Ural Mountains in an Emerald Mine, Named After Czar Alexander II.
Discoveries & Innovations
- Edmund Davey Discovers and Identifies Acetylene
- USA Patent Act Passed. U.S. Patent Office Issues Patent Number 1.