This stylish and beautifully polished Victorian Whitby Jet cuff is entirely original.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This chic cuff is constructed from Whitby Jet. It features highly polished and accurately shaped curved sections of Whitby Jet, which are threaded together onto black elastic to form a cuff. The internal diameter of the cuff is 5.75cm, making the internal circumference 18.06cm. However, because the cuff is elasticated this circumference can be expanded.
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A Short History...
Black jewellery was popularised from 1861 by Queen Victoria, who, after the death of her beloved Prince Albert, insisted on only wearing black. People wanted to emulate the style of their Queen. This meant that jewellery made from Whitby Jet - the fossilised black wood of the Monkey Puzzle tree - became immensely fashionable. It could be found along the North Yorkshire coastline, which Whitby nestles in the middle of, and requires the work of highly skilled lapidaries to be polished and formed into jewels. Whitby Jet's rarity and the talent required to create pieces from it made it both costly and coveted.
Wear it With...
Jet looks fabulous worn with white t-shirts. The polished and sleek design of this piece would work particularly well with crisp white tones.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
This stylish bracelet dates from the mid to late 1800s and was created in Bavaria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the celluloid on the inside of the bangle. This is not visible when the bangle is being worn and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Shimmering and beautiful, this bracelet dates from the 1920s. It features a typically Art Deco design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the paste stones in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish bracelet dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the plating on the bracelet links. This is mostly on the reverse of the bracelet and so is not visible when worn. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish bracelet evokes the Art Deco era and was made in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Elegant and timeless, this silver bangle was made in Germany by Schmit and Staub between 1934 and 1938.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to some of the cut steel studs and six of the tiniest studs are missing. This is consistent with age and is not unusual in cut steel jewellery.
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Symbolic and striking, this rare 1920s snake bangle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Good - A number of the metal studs are missing from the decorations on the bangle. This is consistent with age and is only visible upon close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the bangle.
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This stylish example of Bakelite jewellery dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Symbolic and striking, this stylish 1920s snake bangle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This fabulous statement bracelet is an unsigned gem from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some minor wear to the gold tone metal consistent with age. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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Shimmering and beautiful, this bracelet dates from the 1920s. It features a typically Art Deco design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Shimmering and beautiful, this bracelet dates from the 1920s. It features a typically Art Deco design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little scuffing to the surface of the Galalith in a couple of tiny areas. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Stylish and timeless, this silver cuff was made in Birmingham in 1901.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny indentation on the reverse of the cuff. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful antique bracelet features vibrant ruby red paste stones.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One tiny gilded metal bead is missing from the design. It's possible that this was omitted in manufacture and it is is only visible upon very close examination.
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This stylish and beautifully polished Victorian Whitby Jet cuff is entirely original.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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