Antique Georgian Berlin Iron Chandelier Earrings, Circa 1820, Germany
Located in Stamford, CT
Berlin Iron jewelry in excellent condition is rare, even in the museums of the world. The earrings are in three sections, the top two being frilly fine spirals of iron with a silver ...
Berlin Iron
Georgian Berlin Iron and Mirrored Cut Steel Necklace and Earring Set
Located in Narberth, PA
Berlin iron jewelry was produced in Germany by the Berlin Royal Foundry beginning in 1804. Previously, iron jewelry had been worn primarily during periods of mourning due to the dark color of its black lacquer finish. However, it reached a high point of popularity between 1813 and 1830. To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry. The Berlin iron jewelry was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III of Prussia, or with the words "Gold gab ich für Eisen" (meaning "I gave gold for iron") or "Für das Wohl des Vaterlands" ("For the welfare of our country/fatherland"). Almost overnight, Berlin iron jewelry became a symbol of patriotism. Its beautiful fabrication and lacy appearance gave it widespread appeal, eventually reaching popularity in numerous European countries. Authentic Berlin iron jewelry is now very rare, and well-preserved pieces have become very collectible! Cut steel jewelry originated in England in the 17th century and subsequently spread throughout Europe, eventually becoming a popular style of jewelry worn by members of high society during the Victorian era. Made of polished faceted steel studs, the pieces were cut by hand and then assembled and riveted onto a metal back. The faceted steel elements give this type of jewelry a subtle, metallic glitter that resembles cut gemstones. Motifs varied from the simple to the sublime, with multiple layers and densely packed studs. The time-consuming process and the artistry required to create cut steel jewelry made it very valuable and highly sought-after during the Victorian age, particularly to wear during the stage of "secondary mourning." Produced up until the turn of the 19th century, antique cut steel jewelry is now highly collectible. An exceptional Berlin iron and cut steel necklace and earring set from the Georgian (ca1804) era! Crafted in fine Berlin ironwork with delicate cut steel studs and mirrored steel plaques throughout, this well-preserved ensemble is an incredible work of art. The ornate necklace adorns various sized iron-backed links topped with mirrored steel plaques, each one connected together by intricate, lacy Berlin ironwork. The largest link rests at the center, and features an oval-shaped mirrored steel plaque on the front that is adorns a raised iron cameo...
Berlin Iron, Cut Steel
$40,825
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of diamond chandelier earrings. 12.36 carats of high quality F/G color VS clarity diamonds s...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Baroque Revival Coral Cameo Chandelier Earrings
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1880s, 14k, Italy. These glamourous chandelier earrings feature elegant Baroque style and finely carved coral cameos. The look is one-of-a-kind antique chic underscored by fine detail and meticulous fabrication They are in excellent condition. Noted: possibly later tops; the posts are definitely a contemporary addition. Stone Details: "Today, when coral reefs are protected from harvest for their invaluable ecological role, the trade of old coral...
Coral, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Gold Reversible Drop Earrings, Circa 1820
Located in London, GB
A pair of Georgian gold drop earrings, of scrolled floral and foliate design, with reversible, removable pendants, with two different designs, on floral tops, with hooks that open at...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$85,963
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
23.14 carats of white round, pear shape and marquise diamonds set in 18k white gold. Just over 3 inches in length, .80 inches wide. A rich chandelier earring with great movement a...
Diamond
70.72 Carat Natural Tsavorites Diamond Bracelet Earrings Necklace Suite
Located in New York, NY
The Tsavorite Limit. Necklace + Earrings + Bracelet 50.00ct. Natural Tsavorites Full Faceted Oval brilliant cuts Excellent Clean Clarity and Vivid Greens. Excellent transparenc...
Tsavorite, Diamond, Yellow Gold
$11,800
Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Chandelier earring with 2 center brilliant round cut diamonds approximately 1.00 ct and 142 brilliant ...
Diamond
Georgian c.1800 Cut Steel and Glass Antique Pendant
Located in Skelmersdale, GB
This beautiful cut steel pendant dates from the Georgian era. Condition Report: Excellent The Details... This pendant was made in the Georgian era. It was perhaps originally a butt...
Cut Steel
Rare Georgian French Paste Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Late 18th Century, Georgian French Paste Necklace. Heavy sterling mounts set with pastes, quartz and gilt metal etched applications. Likely Frenc...
Quartz, Gilt Metal, Sterling Silver
Vivid Antique Georgian Garnet Necklace c. 1820
Located in Stamford, CT
Blooming forms of red Georgian garnets lay smoothly on the neck and fall in an inch arrangement of flowers on the chest. These necklaces have become rare and costly. Red is the color...
Garnet
$5,105 / set
W 0.79 in L 2.56 in
Antique Iberian Day & Night Rose Cut Diamond Herring Chandelier Earrings.
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Antique Iberian (Catalan) Day & Night Rose Cut Diamond Chandelier Earrings. Ca. 1800´s (Spanish Georgian period) A lovely pair of original Georgian ear...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
$36,000Sale Price|20% Off
Emerald Cut Illusion Set Diamond Tennis Necklace
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald cut Illusion set diamond tennis necklace features brilliant cut round diamonds and baguette diamonds that are illusion set to give the loo...
18k Gold
Georgian Cut Steel Necklace
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Absolutely superb example of Georgian cut steel. The way it sparkles and catches the light is just beautiful. This necklace sits perfectly flat and ...
Cut Steel
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron and Onyx Earrings
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Geiss round, scrolling vines are the top section of these Berlin Iron earrings c. 1820. We added the onyx teardrops thereby creating a pair of romantic and very lovely chandelier ear...
Onyx, Berlin Iron
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H 0.6 in W 0.59 in D 0.4 in L 0.59 in
12.70 and 12.90 Carat Each Faceted Yellow Lemon Quartz Gem for Earrings Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gemstone Type : Lemon Quartz Weight : 25.45 Carats Size: 12.70 & 12.90 Carats Dimensions : 1 ( 14.9x14.9x9.9 Mm) 2 ( 14.9x15.1x10 Mm) Origin : Brazil Clarity : Eye Clean Cut: Pixel Cut / Bar cut Color: Yellow Certificate: On Demand This sensitive tone not only works well in female jewellery...
Quartz, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate,...
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron and Onyx Earrings
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Exotic Geiss round, scrolling vines are the top section of these Berlin Iron earrings c. 1820. We added the onyx pyramids, thereby creating a pair of romantic and very lovely chandelier earrings , light on the ear and uniquely beautiful. During the Napoleonic wars, Germany asked their citizens to turn in their gold jewelry to support the war effort that depleted the treasury of Germany. Wealthy aristocrats did so and in return were rewarded with jewelry made of iron in intricate designs. The aristocrats were proud to show their loyalty to their country by giving their gold for iron. The Berlin Iron jewelry became highly desired in Europe. The wealthy requested their ambassadors to bring home examples for them. Eventually Napoleon raided the foundries and stole molds for Berlin Iron. He commanded his jewelers to make iron jewels...
Onyx, 15k Gold, Berlin Iron
Berlin Iron Gothic Revival Earrings, circa 1830
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our Berlin iron gothic revival earrings were made in the early part of the nineteenth century and are a wonderful example of historic jewelry. Berlin Iron was first made between 1806-1812, around the time of the Napoleonic Wars, when wealthy Germans were asked to surrender their gold and precious gems for the war effort, in exchange for the delicate and beautifully crafted Berlin iron jewelry. Some of the larger pieces even bore the inscription "Gold gab Ich fur eisen"- "Gold I gave for iron". After Napolean absconded with the casting molds on his march on Berlin, France began to make Berlin Iron too. The process of making Berlin iron began with molding wax which was pressed into impressions, into which the molten iron was poured. The pieces were then hand finished with black lacquer. The strongest visual effect was created when the black jewelry was worn against pale skin. Not surprisingly, Berlin Iron was frequently worn as mourning jewelry as well. After 1815, the neo-classical designs of earlier Berlin ironwork...
Berlin Iron
Georgian Rare Berlin Iron Silesian Wirework Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Berlin iron was produced in the Gleiwitz Foundry in Silesia, a mineral rich area within the borders of Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic in the 1790s. Silesian Wirework...
Berlin Iron, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron and Onyx Earrings
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Geiss round, scrolling vines are the top section of these Berlin Iron earrings c. 1820. We added the onyx teardrops thereby creating a pair of romantic and very lovely chandelier earrings , light on the ear and uniquely beautiful. The earrings were originally During the Napoleonic wars, Germany asked their citizens to turn in their gold jewelry to support the war effort that depleted the treasury of Germany. Wealthy aristocrats did so and in return were rewarded with jewelry made of iron in intricate designs. The Berlin Iron jewelry...
Onyx, Berlin Iron
Georgian Rare Berlin Iron Open Vessel Earrings
Located in Narberth, PA
Berlin iron was produced in the Gleiwitz Foundry in Silesia, a mineral rich area within the borders of Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic in the 1790s. Previously, iron jewelry h...
Berlin Iron
Antique Georgian Berlin Iron Earrings
By Geiss
Located in Stamford, CT
Frilly, spiky Berlin Iron earrings were made by Geiss during the Napoleonic wars. Remaining in perfect condition since c.1800 they were part of my private collection. Berlin iron jewelry...
Berlin Iron
Antique Berlin Iron Long Drop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Impressive early 19th Century Berlin Iron earrings with a woven ball design. Berlin Iron was sought after by Napoleon who invaded Germany and captured the Berlin iron factory, confis...
Berlin Iron
Beautiful Sapphire, Diamond, and Silver Earrings
Located in Dallas, TX
These beautiful earrings feature sapphires and 1.4 ctw. of diamonds set in silver. Earrings measure apx. 2-inches in length. Total weight is 15.4 grams.
Diamond, Sapphire, Berlin Iron, Silver
French Antique Fine Pearl Rose Gold Pendant Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of earrings in 18 carat rose gold, eagle head hallmark. Each rose gold earring is composed of a star design set with a central fine pearl. A suspended ro...
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Berlin Iron, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Pair of Berlin Iron Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
Stunning early 19th Century Berlin Iron earrings with a floral motif which is highlighted with polished steel. Berlin Iron was sought after by Napoleon who invaded German and capture...
Berlin Iron
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