These beautiful and well preserved examples of cut steel jewellery date from the early 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening to the surface of some of the cut steel panels. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
These earrings are created from cut steel. They feature round, highly faceted, cut steel studs and navette and teardrop cut steel panels. These cut steel studs and panels are riveted onto a steel backing to form a large-scale triangular design detailed with tassels. These earrings have their original hooks (which are most likely gold-plated), making them suitable for pierced ears. They measure 7cm x 3cm.
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 classic earrings were created by the American Ciner company in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring a typically linear Art Deco design, these earrings date from the 1930s and were created in Germany by Schrieber and Hiller.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A classic example of Christian Dior's 1980s classic gold plated jewellery, these earrings are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These beautiful earrings are of exceptional quality and design. They were created in the 1950s in Germany and are clip on.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A small element of clouding to a couple of rhinestones. This is consistent with age and is only visible upon close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These dramatic earrings were created in France by Fabrice in the 1980s. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish 1970s earrings were made in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These delightful earrings were created at the turn of the twentieth century.
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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Finely crafted and in impeccable condition, these 1950s earrings are an unsigned wonder.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These modernist design 1970s earrings are by the American company Napier. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A lovely example of Christian Dior's 1980s classic gold plated jewellery, these earrings are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These rare and pretty clip on earrings were created in 1950s by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These Bakelite earrings date from the 1930s. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the metal reverse consistent with age and use. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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These stylish 1940s earrings are made from sterling silver.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of tarnishing to the silver on one small area of one earring. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These pretty 1960s earrings are unsigned, but nonetheless beautiful.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the metal reverse of the earrings. This is consitent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These elegant 1940s earrings were made in France by Henry à la Pensée.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the surface of the suede. However, this is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These beautiful and well preserved examples of cut steel jewellery date from the early 1800s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening to the surface of some of the cut steel panels. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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