Late 18th Century More Necklaces

2.15 Carats Natural Diamond Necklace 14 Karat White Gold Round Brilliant Cut Diamond. The closure is an insert clasp with safety clasp. Length is 16 inches. Elegance you can wear. ...

Victorian bohemian garnet necklace. This piece is set in low carat gold with pretty garnet flowers and smaller drop flowers. Circa 1870-80, ...

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An extremely elegant late Victorian sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and earring set, in silver and gold, circa 1900’s. This beautifully hand...

10.80Ct Natural Sapphire and Diamond 18K Solid White Gold Necklace Natural Oval Sapphire Weights: Approx. 5.90 Carats Sapphire Measures: Approx. 13 x 10 mm Sapphire Treatment: Di...

18K White Gold Diamond Straight Line Tennis Necklace Features 15.15 Carats of diamonds 99 round diamond going all the way around. 16" G-H IN COLOR SI IN CLARITY

Lithos 18K White Gold Multi Colored Sapphire Necklace. There are 48 natural Sapphires for a total sapphire weight of 20.64 carats. The ...

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...

Blue Sapphire & Diamond drop necklace made in 14k white gold. Gemstone: Blue Sapphire & Diamond Diamond Carat Weight: 2.38CTW Diamond Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Color: Avera...

This diamond lariat necklace is a true statement piece, perfect for special occasions and red carpet events. It exudes elegance, sophistication, and luxury, making you the center of ...

An English Antique 15 karat gold necklace with amethyst, diamond and natural pearl. The necklace has an oval cut amethyst approximately 9.50 carats, 30 old mine-cut diamonds with an ...

An incredible piece! 75.50 carats of beautiful Intense to Vivid Blue cushion cut sapphires, including a 17.48 carat cushion cut drop. 45.13 carats of diamonds, all set in platinum...