This delicate example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early 1800s.
Condition Report:
Good - The band of the bangle is slightly mis-shapen. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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The Details...
This bangle is created from cut steel studs, which are riveted onto a steel panel. The bangle is detailed with a horseshoe motif. The bangle features a safety chain and a small button-like fastening. Its internal diameter is 6cm, which means that the internal circumference is 18.85cm.
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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. 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...
This bracelet is perfect for day or evening, working as well with a blazer and jeans as it does 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.
This stylish bracelet dates from the mid to late 1800s and was created in Bavaria.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty bracelet was created the 1940s. It is stylish example of retro jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty bracelet was created the 1950s. It is an elegant example of vintage costume jewellery.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This pretty mid-century cuff was created by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful antique bracelet features vibrant ruby red paste stones.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One tiny gilded metal bead is missing from the design. It's possible that this was omitted in manufacture and it is is only visible upon very close examination.
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Shimmering and beautiful, this bracelet dates from the 1920s. It features a typically Art Deco design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Shimmering and beautiful, this bracelet dates from the 1920s. It features a typically Art Deco design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening to a couple of paste stones. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This pretty Art Deco bangle is perfect for wearing alone or stacking.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the celluloid on the inside of the bangle. This is not visible when the bangle is being worn and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This stylish snake bangle is designed to be worn higher up the arm.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little fading to the plastic in a couple of areas. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Shimmering and beautiful, this bracelet dates from the 1920s. It features a typically Art Deco design, which can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the paste stones in a couple of small areas. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This unusual smooth stone bangle makes a beautiful blue statement. It dates from the 1960s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This shimmering mid-century bangle features an abundance of shimmering rhinestones.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Stylish and timeless, this silver cuff was made in Birmingham in 1901.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny indentation on the reverse of the cuff. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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Symbolic and striking, this rare 1920s snake bangle exudes Art Deco style.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening to a couple of the colourless paste stones and a couple of the metal studs are missing. This is consistent with age and is only visible upon close inspection. It does not detract from the appeal of the bangle.
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This stylish example of Bakelite jewellery dates from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant bracelet was created in the 1950s by the American Coro company.
Condition Report:
Good - Some tarnishing to the metal surface on the central panel of the bracelet. This is only visible upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This delicate example of cut steel jewellery dates from the early 1800s.
Condition Report:
Good - The band of the bangle is slightly mis-shapen. This is only apparent upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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