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 stylish earrings were designed in the 1990s by Kenneth Jay Lane.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty earrings were made in West Germany in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty earrings featuring shimmering crystals and date from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Although unsigned, these earrings are stylish and eye-catching. They were made in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These striking 1960s earrings are unsigned, but nonetheless beautiful.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Although unsigned, these earrings are stylish and eye-catching. They were made in the 1980s.
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 stylish 1970s earrings were made in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These wonderful earrings are an excellent example of the 1920s Egyptian Revival aesthetic and were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the surface of the enamel and metal. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These pretty earrings were created in Italy by the legendary Coppola e Toppo company in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the metal reverse of the earrings. However, this is not visible when worn and does not detract from the overall 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 elegant earrings, featuring beautiful coral coloured glass, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Fashion forward and striking, these earrings are a stylish 1980s Yves Saint Laurent design. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These wonderful earrings were created by Kramer of New York in the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of clouding to a couple of rhinestones due to age and a tiny element of oxidisation to the gaps between the rhinestones above the pearls. These aspects do not detract from the appeal of the earrings and are only visible upon very close inspection.
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These statement 1960s earrings are unsigned. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Finely crafted and in impeccable condition, these 1950s earrings are an unsigned wonder.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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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