This well preserved example of cut steel jewellery dates from the late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of oxidisation to the reverse of the brooch near the clasp. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This brooch is created from multi - faceted from cut steel studs, assembled onto a steel framework. They form a rosette design. The fastening pin is attached to the brooch with a round hinge and the brooch fastens using a 'C' catch. The brooch measures 4cm in diameter.
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A Short History...
From the late 1700s through to the late 1800s, cut steel was a highly popular material in jewellery manufacture. It sparkled like diamonds, but was less expensive. It catered for a middle class of jewel enthusiast being more costly than paste. It was a particularly coveted material in French society, when Napoleon's second Empress, Marie-Louise commissioning sets made out of cut steel and she made it very fashionable indeed.
Wear it With...
Brooches are an exceptionally simple way to add instant vintage styling to any look and interest to plain materials. Pin this piece onto a hat, lapel, collar, cuff, scarf, sleeve, waistline or bag - wear alone or with a selection.
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 elegant brooch was created in the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty late 1950s brooch was created in Austria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This romantic dress clip was created c.1930.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This brooch is a beautiful example of the Art Deco silver work of the German Theodor Fahrner company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Bright and bold, these dress clips are typical examples of high end French Art Deco costume jewellery.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the surface of a couple of faux pearls and aging to the gilt metal. This is consistent with age and use, but does not detract from the overall appeal of these clips.
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This well preserved and rare example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early to mid 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish brooch is emblematic of the evocative Egyptian Revival aesthetic of the early 20th century.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny piece of the granulation (gilded metal beading) is missing from the design. This is only apparent upon very close examination and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty late 1950s brooch was most likely created in Austria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This evocative and dramatic brooch was made in the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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So very Deco, this dress clip dates from the late 1930s and is an early creation by Trifari.
Condition Report:
Wearable - A number of the rhinestones have begun to darken with age. However, the piece still sparkles. It is collectable and a great design.
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This stylish brooch dates from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This striking and colourful bar brooch dates from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This lovely brooch, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail so characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design. It dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tarnishing to the metal reverse of the brooch and the fastening mechanism has been moved at some point, so that there are small marks where the old one used to be. These factors are not visible when the brooch is worn.
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This shimmering brooch was created in the mid to late 1800s, most likely in the kingdom of Bohemia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of very tiny garnets are missing from the design. This is only apparent under close magnification and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty brooch dates from the early 1900s. The central motif is a lady styled so typically for the era in which this piece was made.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Slight darkening to the fastening pin on the brooch. This is consistent with age and use and not visible when worn.
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This well preserved example of cut steel jewellery dates from the late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of oxidisation to the reverse of the brooch near the clasp. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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