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.
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 pretty clip on earrings were created in the 1950s by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These sweet earrings were made in West Germany in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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A great example of Christian Dior's 1980s gold tone jewellery, these earrings are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These elegant earrings, featuring shimmering crystal drops, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The screw-back wheel on one earring is slightly mis-shapen. However, this is only visible upon close inspection and does not affect the functionality of the fastening.
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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 stylish 1960s earrings were made in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish 1960s earrings were made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny chip to the edge of one rhinestone. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings. It is only apparent upon very close inspection.
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Fashion forward and striking, these earrings are a stylish 1980s Yves Saint Laurent design. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny bit of scratching to the surface of the faux pearls. This is only visible upon very close inspection, but does not detract from the overall appeal of the earrings.
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These earrings are a great example of Napier's style and craftsmanship. They are for pierced ears and were made in the late 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These striking earrings feature shimmering crystals and date from the 1930s. They were most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These bold and bright 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These sophisticated earrings were most likely created in the 1950s. They are by the renowned costume jeweller, Joseff of Hollywood.
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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These elegant earrings, featuring beautiful opaline glass, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty and striking 1960s earrings are unsigned. They are possibly a creation by the famed costume jewellery designer Countess Cissy Zoltowska.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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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