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![]() Trifari Jelly Belly Sterling Horse Pin Clip |
![]() Victorian Charm Pin with Garnets |
![]() Vintage Glass Pearl & Rhinestone Choker |
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Vintage jewelry and antique
jewelry is often of timeless, unsurpassed
beauty and on occasion it can be whimsical in nature,
but most of all it is unique. It is a piece of
history and many times leaves us to ponder the
lifetime of its previous owners. It is these
extraordinary characteristics that have attracted
many of us to vintage and antique jewelry, along with
exceptional quality that endures the test of time. It
is the best of these glorious treasures that we have
diligently hand-selected to satisfy almost any
jewelry desire. |
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Cut Steel Jewelry and Adornments 3/25/2007 ![]() Cathy Gordon Collection Cut steel jewelry and adornments have a beauty all of their own and the appreciation for these spectacular pieces continues to grow in the collectible market. Cut steel flourished towards the end of the 18th century into the early 19th century. The sparkle, shine and glimmer of the highly polished faceted steel are what made these jewels so popular. Cut steel was used in shoe clips, buckles, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches, chatelaines and hair combs. Most commonly found today are the shoe clips and buckles. These pieces are sometimes mistaken for
marcasite which is iron pyrite. Unlike marcasite
jewelry, cut steel studs are attached by rivets. These
rivets can be seen on the back. Marcasites are mostly
glued or bead set usually in silver or sterling
silver.Cut steel is not marked and no advertisements or trade catalogs have been found so dating can be imprecise. Comparison to other fashion trends and styles during a period of time can sometimes provide a clue as to when a piece was made. Sources - Cut-Steel and Berlin Iron Jewelry by Anne Clifford |
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