Cut Steel Link Necklaces

One of a Kind Handmade Pendant Necklace Sabrina Balsky Jewelry 257.55 carats Natural Amethyst very clean stone set with Tanzanite set prong detail with signature design on bail and a...

Red Garnet Love Antique Georgian period, 1800 ca, beautiful necklace made during the time of solid 12 Kt gold Comprising a riviere necklace with a centrepiece in the shape of a flower with suspended finial, close back setting as for Georgian tradition, with approx 53.00 Ct of natural Almandine Garnets flat cut, firey and sparkly Necklace is 43 cm in length, clasp is 15 x 17 mm. – central is 27 x 55 mm. (h. x w.) Very good condition keeping with age Georgian Garnet jewellery...

One Antique French Rose Cut Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Silver Necklace. Featuring two rose cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1.75 carat, graded J-K color, I1 clarity. Accented by 200 rose cut and senaille cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 4.00 carats, graded near-colorless, SI-I1 clarity. Crafted in 18k rose gold with a silver top with French import hallmarks. Original box included. Circa 1860. The necklace is 16 ½ inches in length. About this Item: Drape yourself in diamonds with this antique necklace. Circa 1860, this necklace is nothing short of a work of art, willing to be reserved for the times when only the finest will do. A dazzling dance of diamond flora and fauna waltz around your neck, wrapped up with a sparkling bow to remind your onlookers of the importance of the little things. This necklace features over 200 rose and senaille cut diamonds of over four carats for nothing short of the feeling of a glittering cascade lighting...

Absolutely superb example of Georgian cut steel. The way it sparkles and catches the light is just beautiful. This necklace sits perfectly flat and ...

YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage necklace and earrings (clip-on) set embellished with large irregular half faux pearls in a gold toned foliage setting. NECKLACE Marked Marked YVES SAINT L...

Approximately 45 Ct Oval Brazilian Emerald Tennis Necklace 14KWG 16" There are 102 emerald stone , each stone is 6 X4 roughly 40 to 50 pointer ...

Any fan of cut steel would be unbelievably happy with this piece, it is in lovely condition and the reflective links are mesmerising! The detailed centre panel is a decorative leaf w...

Cut steel jewelry was at the height of fashion from the mid 1700s well into the 19th century. Originated in the 1700s. Popular from the Georgian through the Victorian eras. To make cut steel, melted horseshoe nails were formed into tiny faceted beads. Those small steel gemstone-like studs were then riveted one-by-one onto a base plate. It was an English invention that quickly travelled throughout the world. Each stud could have up to 15 facets, and in general the finer and older the piece the more facets the studs will have. Improvements in candles meant that grand events and entertaining could take place at night. As diamonds are diamonds and not available for everyone, and everyone wanted to shine, the popularity grew. Cut-steel provided a stylish and popular new jewelry material that could be enjoyed by everyone at all levels of society. It grew beyond a simple imitation to an art in its own right. The manufacturing was complex and the workmanship that was required highly skilled. These were not mass produced objects. The studs were made from decarbonated cast steel, which was case-hardened, then the studs were faceted by cutting against a pewter wheel. Next were then polished with first fine emery and a hard brush, and then by hand with a special putty. Finally they were riveted onto pierced base plates which had to be drilled and cut by hand, too. The main place of cut steel production was Birmingham, England. And there, one manufacturer stood out from all the rest: Matthew Boulton. He had been born in 1728 into the industry — his father manufactured small metal products. But the younger Boulton had a special talent for marrying the latest technology with the latest fashion. He also was continually expanding — he even founded a mint. He wined and dined with dignitaries and advocated for his steel products. Fortuitously, he became quite close with the Russian ambassador to Catherine the Great. When the ambassador toured the mint, Boulton made sure to send the Empress some of his cut-steel necklaces. In 1759, Louis XV “encouraged” the nobility to donate their gold and gemstone jewelry to help fund the Seven Years War. The popularity of cut steel in France may in part have been due to these sumptuary laws which limited who could wear precious metals and diamonds. Either you complied with the law and gave up your family jewels to be melted down for the war chest...

An early Victorian chrysoberyl necklace, the thirty-eight graduating chrysoberyls ranging approximate from 5.1 x 6.3mm to 8.7 x 10 mm each set wi...

BALENCIAGA vintage matte gold toned necklace and earrings set featuring spirals. NECKLACE Spring closure. Marked BALENCIAGA Paris Made in France. Indicative measurements : max. leng...

A gorgeous antique, Victorian era longuard chain necklace. This is a rolo link long chain, gold plated brass though some of the plating is worn and this lea...

This outstanding Georgian Style necklace has been hand crafted of solid 18 KT gold and silver A full line of Rose cut Diamonds set in the Georgian manner graduated in size from bigg...