This beautiful cut steel pendant dates from the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
This pendant was made in the Georgian era. It was perhaps originally a button and was converted into a pendant in the late 1800s to early 1900s. It features a halo of cut steel studs, assembled onto a what is most likely a gold vermeil mounting. The studs have been faceted to resemble stars. At the centre of the pendant is a molded glass cabochon, which is detailed with a purple and brown star or flower pattern. The cabochon is mounted in a claw setting. The diameter of the pendant is 3cm.
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A Short History...
From the late 1700s through to the late 1800s, cut steel was a highly popular material in jewellery and accessory manufacture. It sparkled like diamonds, but was less expensive. It catered for a middle class of jewel enthusiast. It was a particularly coveted material in French society with Napoleon's second Empress, Marie-Louise, commissioning sets made out of cut steel. She made it very fashionable indeed.
Wear it With...
Add this pendant to your favourite antique chain and wear a piece of history everyday.
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 beautiful pendant was probably created in Austria in c.1900.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant necklace reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful necklace was created c.1900. It features a pretty and delicate floral design.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This elegant necklace, featuring shimmering cut glass stones, dates from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish collar was designed and made in Germany in the 1960s by Henkel and Grossé for Christian Dior.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing and aging to the plating on the fastening mechanism of the necklace. This does not detract from the overall appeal of the piece.
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This beautiful portrait miniature pendant was created in France.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This classic and impactful necklace is by Christian Dior. It was made in the 1970s in Germany for the French fashion house.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish necklace was created in c.1930.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This is a delightful example of a 1920s tasseled flapper necklace.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some darkening to the silk thread due to age. This is only apparent upon close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the necklace.
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This edgy 1980s necklace is an unsigned statement piece.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This unsigned necklace represents elegant 1930s design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - One of the joins in this hand-knotted necklace shows some signs of repair and there is some darkening to a couple of rhinestones consistent with age. These points are only visible upon very close inspection.
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This beautiful necklace, reflects the craftsmanship and eye for detail that is characteristic of Czechoslovakian jewellery design.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of scratching to the surface of the central glass stone on the pendant. This is only visible upon close inspection with a magnifying glass. It does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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This elegant long chain was created in c.1920.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Constructed from early plastics, this beautiful necklace most likely dates from the late 1930s or early 1940s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This stylish necklace dates from the 1930s. It was most likely made in Czechoslovakia.
Condition Report:
Excellent - The catch and rhinestones are later replacements. However, they are in-keeping with the design of the piece.
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This wonderful example of 1960s statement jewellery is an unsigned, high quality beauty.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful cut steel pendant dates from the Georgian era.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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