These lovely earrings combine cut steel tassels from the 1800s with screw-backs from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tiny elements of rusting to the cut steel beads. There are also 4 tassels on one earring and 5 tassels on another. These elements are barely noticible and do not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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The Details...
These earrings feature tassels constructed from cut steel beads. These tassels date from the mid to late 1800s. The tassels are suspended from silver screw-backs detailed with small, round Chrysoprase cabochons. These screw-backs were created by the Georg Jensen company in the 1920s. They are stamped with '800' on their sides and 'GI 830 S' on their reverse. The earrings measure 6cm x 1cm. Although these earrings are a marriage of jewellery findings from two time periods, they are nonetheless a stylish design.
A Short History...
From the 1700s through to the mid 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. Cut steel was a particularly coveted material in French society. When Napoleon's second Empress, Marie-Louise, commissioned sets made out of cut steel, she made it very fashionable indeed.
Wear it With...
These earrings are perfect for day or evening, working as well with a blazer and jeans as they do with a floral midi-dress.
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.
These elegant earrings, featuring beautiful coral coloured glass, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These delightful earrings were created at the turn of the twentieth century.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little aging to a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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These striking 1960s earrings are unsigned, but nonetheless beautiful.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish 1960s earrings were made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the gold plating in a couple of tiny areas. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These dramatic earrings were created in France by Edouard Rambaud in the 1980s. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish clip on earrings were created by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior between 1952 and 1956.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the plating at the centre of the cross design. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These stylish earrings were created in the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent (Although, please note, one ear wire is slightly longer than the other.)
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These beautiful earrings are of great quality and an outstanding design. They were created in the 1950s, most likely in Austria, and are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These elegant and evocative earrings are constructed from the early plastic Galalith.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These magnificent earrings were made in America by the costume jeweller Lawrence Vrba. They most likely date from the 1990s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little wear to the reverse of one of the central rhinestones. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Featuring quality construction and a strong design, these wonderful 1940s earrings were made in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These glamorous drop earrings were made in the 1980s by Givenchy.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A wonderful example of Christian Dior's 1980s classic gold plated jewellery, these earrings are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These striking 1960s earrings are unsigned, but nonetheless beautiful.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring shimmering rhinestones, these sophisticated earrings date from the 1970s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty clip on earrings were created in 1950s by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Good - Some rubbing to the surface of the faux pearls and the enamel work. This is consistent with age and use and is only visible upon very close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These lovely earrings combine cut steel tassels from the 1800s with screw-backs from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tiny elements of rusting to the cut steel beads. There are also 4 tassels on one earring and 5 tassels on another. These elements are barely noticible and do not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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